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A ceremony is held at Harvard University to parody the prestigious Nobel Prizes to honour more dubious achievements than those recognized in Stockholm.

The 2009 Ig Nobel prizes are awarded for research, ideas, and inventions that make people laugh, then make them think. This year's prizes are no exception.

German numbers beyond 20 follow a regular pattern that makes counting and spelling numbers in German quite easy.

Italian Greyhounds, although fragile, were a favorite pet among royals such as Queen Victoria and Frederick the Great, for their loving, playful, and loyal natures.

Anime fans looking for a series with adult characters, strong plotting, and intrigue need look no further than the gloriously animated Eden of the East

Spread betting has lots of advantages, for example, gains are not taxed. However, the risk warnings put people off even trying it. The trick is to swot up first.

Eins, zwei, drei - who doesn't know the most famous words in German? Learn counting in German in a fun and easy way.

A staple of American architecture, the Bungalow home has roots in India that give it an efficient but appealing design.

Employee Unions throughout Europe are taking an assertive stance toward management at the beleaguered aircraft manufacturer Airbus.

No big business in Germany made huge profits off the backs of Jewish slave laborers. By 1944, however, these slaves were being exploited throughout Germany.

Bauhaus architecture is a mixture of cubism and modernism from the early 20th century that united architects all across the globe.

A 2004 report by the CIA's Inspector General (IG) on interrogation techniques carried out by the US's foremost intelligence agency has renewed the debate on torture.

Brief but in depth, Pop Art includes chapters on early British Pop, the New York scene, which was dominated by Andy Warhol, an essay on Pop icons, and more.

Achtung! Think that German is a real tongue twister? Learn German pronunciation with these examples. Many German consonant sounds are similar to those in English.

Lemon zest is the secret ingredient in these sugar cookies. The recipe also uses canola oil in place of butter to lower the fat. The result is sweet without being cloying

What comes next? Answer that question with this print and make game.

People all across the world are going green, some are using the Pueblo home as a way to do just that. But what is the Pueblo home, and where did it come from?

Foursquare homes began popping up all across the country, especially in urban areas closer to railroads. Learn more about how this home's characteristics and history.

Batman: Gothic Knight is a DVD collection of six animated stories, set between the live-action Batman Begins and the upcoming The Dark Knight.

Medications such as penicillin and methotrexate are well known causes of autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA). Recently, metformin and lecithin have been added to the list.

Egg whites keep this cookie recipe low fat. Dark chocolate and nuts keep these cookies rich and sweet. Your friends will never know they're low calorie, too!

Whether for decorating eggs or making cards, stencils are easy and fun to use. Several websites offer Easter stencils which can be downloaded and printed for free.

The French love lavish homes. The French Colonial does just that with large, open porches, gorgeous detailing and more.

Bold, yet simple and elegant design is what makes the Greek Revival home unique.

How was the miraculous survival of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's son connected to the deaths of numerous poor children years later? The same way

The Neo-Colonial and Colonial Revival have many similarities and many differences.

Is there really a difference between a Neo-Mediterranean home and a Spanish Revival home?

The story of expanded polystyrene, a material that is used for packaging but also in CD cases and plastic model kits.

How to use arthritis pain and stress reduction methods. A medical study about new arthritis treatments for rheumatoid arthritis symptoms.

Many kinds of antique and collectible glassware such as carnival glass can be found at garage sales, flea markets and antique shops.

Shakespeare wrote about ghosts (Hamlet's father, Julius Caesar). There are numerous claims about ghosts caught between this world and the next--believable?

Take this circular drive from Sligachan on Skye, the Winged Island, and visit Portree, Kilt Rock, the Quirang, Duntulm Castle, Dunvegan Castle and Kilmuir on the way

From dancing the traditional music of danzón in the city's main plaza to sipping a café lechero overlooking the boardwalk, Veracruz offers a laid-back but festive vibe.

Find printable pages of masterpieces from Van Gogh to Goya that can be used as supplemental educational tools when teaching art history.

Teachers and their classes can decorate classrooms, lockers, walls, and Valentine's Day mailboxes, and using colored chalk will make the custodians love the room, too.

Although most gardeners are ready for a break as winter approaches, the garden does not have to be lackluster during the winter months. Simple ideas can add interest.

When choosing and preparing a pumpkin for Halloween, if people keep certain guidelines in mind, their Jack-o-Lantern will be the showpiece of the neighborhood.

Father's day is approaching, but that doesn't mean you have to spend money to show dad your appreciation. Here's how you can save money on dad's special day.

John Hagee endorsed John McCain last week. He has been criticized for his anti-Catholic statements, but his Apocalyptic writings are even more disturbing.

Some places have different names in German. Save yourself trouble (and ensure you're on the right train) when traveling through Germany, Switzerland, or Austria.

Sky Crawlers is a beautiful, atmospheric animated movie. A Twilight Zone version of a World War II Battle of Britain movie.

The Italianate style of architecture is a sight to see: the mixture of old Italian villas with Victorian influence, and extra Italian twist make it truly unique.

Exploring the network of top-class dedicated mountain bike centres from Snowdonia to South Wales; forest singletrack, wilderness trails and much more.

Beginning in the 1960s, Neo-Eclectic homes began mixing and matching to create unique homes that were one-of-a-kind.

Oregon State Fair proclaims it is "Too big to miss!" The summertime agricultural festival runs from August 22 through September 1, 2008.

Get Thanksgiving stencils - printable autumn leaves & turkey printouts, maple leaf templates & pumpkin patterns. Fall leaf stencils & turkey templates for craft projects.

While there are plenty of phony photographs out there claiming to contain evidence of ghosts and paranormal activity, real photos of ghosts are rare.

Whilst you might not go overboard for the nautical trend that is sailing into stores this season, when it comes to statement shoes and handbags, nautical is never boring.

There are 10 distinct versions of the popular American Colonial home.

Since the first tests for TSH were introduced in the 1970s, the TSH reference range has been lowered 3 times. Studies suggest that it's time to lower it again.