Almost the whole world's asleep. Everybody you know, everybody you see, everybody you talk to. Only a few people are awake. And they live in a state of constant, total amazement.

Nanoparticles used in common household items caused genetic damage in mice

Titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles, found in everything from cosmetics to sunscreen to paint to vitamins, caused systemic genetic damage in mice, according to a comprehensive study conducted by researchers at UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Deadly flu continues to spread across Ukraine, criminal World Health Organization lies to the public, MSM maintains radio silence

There are many aspects to this story. It is impossible to know where to begin — let alone cover all the pertinent facts in just one article.

Obama administration opposes Siegelman's appeal

Disagreeing with 91 former state attorneys general, the Obama administration says former Alabama Gov. Don Siegelman's appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court should be rejected.

Ten-year-old refuses to recite pledge until gays allowed to marry (video)

"I was analyzing the meanings of it, because I want to be a lawyer," he said. "... There isn't really liberty and justice for all. There's ... Gays and lesbians can't marry. There's still a lot of racism and sexism in the world. Yeah."

The US as Aging Prize Fighter: The US Capitalist Class

One hundred years ago (November, 1909), the famous American author Jack London, wrote a short story called "A Piece of Steak." In it, an aging prize fighter climbs into the ring one last time.

Medical Doctor Retracts H1N1 Vaccine Advice After Reading Insert!

Dr. Roby Mitchell, M.D. (www.drfitt.com) issues a retraction to nurses he originally advised to get the H1N1 flu vaccination. After reading the insert of the vaccine, he retracted his advice.

Million hit by 'plague worse than swine flu'

A cocktail of three flu viruses are reported to have mutated into a single pneumonic plague, which it is believed may be far more dangerous than swine flu.

Let's Get Metaphysical: How our ongoing existence could appear increasingly absurd

So the Large Hadron Collider has been shut down yet again – this time on account of a bird dropping a piece of a bagel onto some sensitive outdoor machinery.

First Seed of Metaphysical Viners Group: Signature of consciousness captured in brain scans

A telltale signature of consciousness has been detected that takes us a step closer to disentangling the brain activity underlying conscious and unconscious brain processes.

NAUSEA ALERT: Body of man ends up in kababs and meat pies in Russia

Three homeless Russian men have been charged with murder after they killed a 25-year-old man known to them and sold his body to be used for kababs and meat pies. The men also used parts of the body for food for themselves.

Urinate in the open and save the planet the British way

If you thought peeing in public was a complete nuisance, think again. Pick your spot wisely and you may be helping save the world.

FDA finds tiny particles of trash (rubber, steel) in drugs made by Genzyme second time this year

The Food and Drug Administration said Friday that bits of steel, rubber and fiber found in vials of drugs used to treat rare enzyme disorders could cause serious adverse health effects for patients.

'Torture at the touch of a button': Israeli 'portable pain ray' raises fears of non-lethal weapons proliferation

Israeli researchers have developed a portable device that causes excruciating sensations of burning and can be built for just $250,000, raising fears that even the world's poorest, most oppressive governments will now be able to use advanced non-lethal weapons on their civilian p …

NASA finds water on the moon

A "significant amount" of frozen water has been found on the moon, the US space agency said Friday heralding a giant leap forward in space exploration and boosting hopes of a permanent lunar base.

Riveting Documentary: Out Of the Blue

Astronauts, generals, top officials reveal major UFO cover-up. [movie is in 2 parts]

AMAZING PHOTO: Supernatural Object?

I took this photo behind a historic restaurant in Castle Rock, CO (on 01/2008). I was shooting 35mm film out of my old Minolta on a tripod. I took three consecutive images, this photo was the second frame.

Police Hold Down Boy During Forced Swine Flu Vaccination

It took the strength of two sheriff's deputies to keep a middle schooler still enough to receive a shot of the swine flu, or H1N1, vaccine at a recent clinic.

Buy health insurance (for at least $5300/yr) or go to jail - that's what the House Dems passed

What happens if you "willfully" do not buy insurance? Prosecution is authorized under the Code for a variety of offenses. Depending on the level of the noncompliance, the following penalties could apply to an individual:

Marcia Angell, M.D.: Is the House Health Care Bill Better than Nothing?

Here is my program for real reform:

Washroom door will lock you in until you've washed your hands (with video)

The World Health Organization has stated loudly and clearly that hand hygiene is a primary, effective and cost-effective method of preventing and reducing bacterial and viral infections.

The Fourth Kind : A Movie To Avoid

On Tuesday, Nov.

1 Million Spiders Make Golden Silk for Rare Cloth

To produce this unique golden cloth, 70 people spent four years collecting golden orb spiders from telephone poles in Madagascar, while another dozen workers carefully extracted about 80 feet of silk filament from each of the arachnids.

Marijuana: Less Dangerous Than Aspirin - The Daily Dish

I don't for a minute buy cannabis "fatalities". It's impossible to kill yourself with pot. The press reports "cannabis-related" deaths which is surreal. David McCandless, who devised the graph and runs Informationisbeautiful, adds:

Why antidepressants Don't Work : Northwestern research finds drugs aim at wrong target

More than half the people who take antidepressants for depression never get relief.

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