Friday’s links get some sun, make some crafts and map it all out.
How to Get Six Seconds with President George W. Bush
All it requires is a sleeping bag, a tent and a thermos of hot chocolate.
Amateur Stargazer Leads NASA to Baby Black Hole
Apparently Albert Einstein was wrong, black holes are not where God divided by zero!
Recep Tayyip Erdogan: 2010’s Renegade Person of the Year?
Leave it to outspoken, aggressive rhetoric to catch the eyes and ears of everyday citizens.
Seven Score and Seven Years Ago: What You Don’t Know About the Gettysburg Address
On November 19, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln gave a speech that would be quoted for centuries to come. But what do you really know about the Gettysburg Address? Check out some things you may not know about the iconic speech.
Haiti’s Cholera Epidemic: Infection Came from ‘Single Source’
Health experts have suspected for a while that Haiti’s cholera epidemic, which has upset the nation’s recovery after the Jan. 12 earthquake, came from a single source. Those suspicions have now been confirmed.
Mediterranean Great White Sharks: Evolution’s Biggest Wrong Turn?
How has the Mediterranean great white shark contributed to globalization? By migration of course!
Steven Slater: From Flight Attendant to Rap Star?
NewsFeed thinks he should stick to the friendly skies.
Worst Cruise Ship Ever: Disabled Splendor To Ruin 20,000 More Vacations
If you are one of the 20,000 vacationers who booked on the cruise ship Splendor this holiday season, then you may have to find alternative plans or even stay home for Christmas.
Broke Romance: Brides Who Can’t Afford the Pomp Try Out Mass Marriages in Yemen
According to CNNMoney, the average cost of the American wedding is approaching $30,000 with more and more couples bending towards ‘bling’ rings and huge ceremonies. But what if, like many people today, you’re feeling the pinch of …
London’s Ministry of Stories: Nick Hornby, Inspired By Dave Eggers, Races To Save Our Imaginations
Forget about Hogwart’s “Ministry of Magic”, you can now en-role in Hornby’s “Ministry of Stories.”
Tennessee Mosque Gets OK Despite Sharia Law Fears of Opponents
A suburban Nashville Islamic group can build a new mosque, despite the objections of those who believe the house of worship will foster Sharia law in America.