-
The Best Burglar Alarm in History
When Nikola Tesla got creative with transformers and driver circuits at the turn of the 20th century he probably had no idea that others would have so much fun with his concepts over a hundred years later.
-
Standout Switch Plates
From simple turn-of-the-century bronze and brass reproductions to hammered or etched pewter and copper designs, the 17 single-toggle options shown here provide a touch of luxury for every budget.
-
Castle Season 3 Episode 10
When the body of a dockworker turned bar owner is found floating in the East River, Castle and Beckett’s investigation takes them into the forgotten tunnels and passageways of turn-of-the-century New York, where they uncover a secret that’s been burie
-
Mathematician turns down $1 million prize he “do
A reclusive Russian mathematician has rejected a $1 million award for solving a problem that has baffled some of the finest brains for a century. Grigory Perelman simply said he has everything he needs.
-
Photos of drunkards in 1902
Details of drunkards whose loutish behaviour saw them barred from pubs and clubs at the turn of the last century have been published online.
-
Origin of the Word Bacon
The word derives originally from the Old High German “bacho”, meaning “buttock”, which in turn derived from the Proto-Germanic “backoz”, meaning “back”. By the 14th century, it found its way into Old French as “bacun”, meaning “back
-
Celebs Turning 50 in 2011
From the most powerful person in the world, to Hollywood’s most die-hard bachelor, to the youngest “Brady Bunch” star, several well-known figures will push past the half-century mark in 2011. So get ready to wish the following folks happy 50th.
-
Celebs Turning 50 in 2011
From the most powerful person in the world, to Hollywood’s most die-hard bachelor, to the youngest “Brady Bunch” star, several well-known figures will push past the half-century mark in 2011. So get ready to wish the following folks happy 50th.
-
Land art scene takes off in Russia
Land art has been popular in the West for more than half a century. The scene is relatively small in Russia, but a pioneer of this art form has turned a remote Russian village into a hotspot of eco-friendly art.
-
Haunting House of Amityville
The most famous and horrific ghost story of the last century must be that of 112 Ocean Avenue, in Amityville, New York. The terrifying tale has been turned into a best-selling book and successful film, and captured the public’s attention like no other h
-
Olympics in 2012 to give silly powers to the polic
Now that the Winter Olympics in Canada are over the world’s attention is turning to the upcoming 2012 Olympics to be held in London England.
-
Written in the Sky: How Clouds Predict Weather
If you want to know whether you’ll need an umbrella without turning on the news, these weather-predicting tips just might help.
-
The forbidden fruit of political irony in art
Exaggerated satire with a political hint takes a new turn in the “Blue Noses” art group’s “Video on the Knee” project.
-
The Magic Closet Concept – For the Magician in Y
As a kid, you simply loved to watch magicians perform. You would constantly pester your parents to take you for magic shows and even watched them on TV. Inspired by the mystery and guile surrounding magicians, you turned into the neighborhood trickster.
-
Armenia – The Fantasy Land
Armenia is one of the oldest countries on Earth, its rich history apparent at every turn, from the capital city of Yerevan to the outskirts of the nation.
-
Ukrainian Animators Outdo Paul the Octopus [Video]
The now retired octopus oracle Paul wasn't the only one who foresaw the World Cup winner. It turns out, the final score had long been known... in Ukraine.
-
The Roles They Should Have Taken
Did you know Will Smith turned down the part of Neo in The Matrix? We look at some other stars who turned down great roles.
-
America in the Shape of a Duck
When turned sideways the Americas closely resemble the shape of a duck.
-
America's Poor and Impoverished Turn to the Forest
While the number of homeless people in America is peaking, some have been forced to live in the woods for years because they have nowhere else to go. And their numbers are only growing.
-
The Table Made From Tubes
Through the centuries architects have used small construction works to experiment with spaces of limited form, scale and extent, but also to experiment with material and details.
-
About 192 results for turn of the century -
Recent Searches:dr no cover | wake the sun | is now the time to buy | fastest street legal car | the funniest joke ever | used in construction | unique house design | boys who love boys | german girls drinking beer | painting with food | it is claimed that | x factor images | better things to do | 3d stage design | lg 32 inch tv | cooking with food | top 10 u2 songs | tattoo me now | good hip hop rap songs | hp mobile phones |







