Chinese Turn To Religion To Fill A Spiritual Vacuum
Alongside China's astonishing economic boom, an almost unnoticed religious boom has quietly been taking place.
'Women better at multitasking than men'
Psychologists have proven that women are much better than men at multitasking.
Fan buys World Cup final Jabulani ball for 48,200 pounds on eBay
The Adidas Jabulani ball used in the FIFA World Cup final between Spain and the Netherlands has been auctioned off on eBay to a well-off football fan for 48,200 pounds.
Britons report more sick days than other Europeans
Britons put out 35 million sick notes every year, more any other European country, and the culture is costing the economy billions of pounds in lost production, benefits and health care.
Russian village opens square for quarreling lovers
A square for quarreling lovers with a bench and a stork nest was opened in the village of Kresttsy between Moscow and St. Petersburg.
Skies Become Friendlier For In-Flight Wi-Fi
Wireless Internet is now available in the sky. Roughly 1 in 3 domestic planes already has it, and the number is growing.
Australia's Harry the croc matches octopus Paul in psychic ability
When it comes to foreseeing the World Cup final champions, Australia also has a psychic beast to go toe-to-toe - or tooth to sucker pod - with Germany's Paul the octopus.
One-third of babies born to unwed mothers in Australia
Over a third of babies (34.4 percent) born in Australia in 2008 were to mothers who were not married, registering a whopping rise in such births from 8.3 percent in 1970.
Immortality Explored In 'Long For This World'
Human life expectancy increases at a rate of about two years per decade — or roughly five hours a day. Some scientists think it's possible to live for 500 or even 1,000 years. But if we could live that long, would we want to?
Buddhism on the dinner plate
You’ve heard the old saying: Anything’s possible if you set your mind to it.
