As winter has taken its hold and much of nature is dormant, we look ahead to the flowers of spring. Many places have their stunning flora, but these flower fields are absolutely dreamlike in their natural beauty.
The recent death of a professional free-diver shows just how perilous it is to hold your breath for extended periods, regardless of physical conditioning. Divers often black out soon after returning to the surface.
The recent death of a professional free-diver shows just how perilous it is to hold your breath for extended periods, regardless of physical conditioning. Divers often black out soon after returning to the surface.
The recent death of a professional free-diver shows just how perilous it is to hold your breath for extended periods, regardless of physical conditioning. Divers often black out soon after returning to the surface.
Hong Kong's Mass Transit Railway was supposed to be the death knell for the century-old Hong Kong tram, which snakes slowly through the city’s heavy traffic. But the trams, perhaps surprisingly, are holding their own.
Hong Kong's Mass Transit Railway was supposed to be the death knell for the century-old Hong Kong tram, which snakes slowly through the city’s heavy traffic. But the trams, perhaps surprisingly, are holding their own.
Hong Kong's Mass Transit Railway was supposed to be the death knell for the century-old Hong Kong tram, which snakes slowly through the city’s heavy traffic. But the trams, perhaps surprisingly, are holding their own.
Hong Kong's Mass Transit Railway was supposed to be the death knell for the century-old Hong Kong tram, which snakes slowly through the city’s heavy traffic. But the trams, perhaps surprisingly, are holding their own.
Hong Kong's Mass Transit Railway was supposed to be the death knell for the century-old Hong Kong tram, which snakes slowly through the city’s heavy traffic. But the trams, perhaps surprisingly, are holding their own.
One shopkeeper emerged with a tape measure and proceeded to measure my height and girth -- each time holding it up to the small crowd. (Clarence Holbrook, Loveland, CO)
It is not just the new interns who naturally feel some anxiety. Patients, too, might be a bit skittish. The July Effect, though disputed by some, holds that medical errors spike when beginners arrive at hospitals.
It is not just the new interns who naturally feel some anxiety. Patients, too, might be a bit skittish. The July Effect, though disputed by some, holds that medical errors spike when beginners arrive at hospitals.
It is not just the new interns who naturally feel some anxiety. Patients, too, might be a bit skittish. The July Effect, though disputed by some, holds that medical errors spike when beginners arrive at hospitals.
Studies find air expelled during a sneeze travels at an amazing 100 mph (160 km/h). Hold one in and you run the risk of heavy nosebleeds, burst eardrums, or even a stroke.
While early hits “I Want to Hold Your Hand” and “Love Me Do” are upbeat rock ditties that channel the energy of the Fab Four, “Yesterday” is a wistful ballad performed solely by McCartney and accompanying string quartet.
While early hits “I Want to Hold Your Hand” and “Love Me Do” are upbeat rock ditties that channel the energy of the Fab Four, “Yesterday” is a wistful ballad performed solely by McCartney and accompanying string quartet.
Hold a chicken's head down and draw a line along the ground, starting at its beak and extending straight outward. The chicken will remain immobile, as if in a trance.
Whenever you notice you’re feeling tense and uptight check and see how you’re breathing. Most people under stress either alternate holding their breath with short breaths, or take rapid shallow breaths.
Whenever you notice you’re feeling tense and uptight check and see how you’re breathing. Most people under stress either alternate holding their breath with short breaths, or take rapid shallow breaths.
To provide flood protection for transportation tunnels, engineers aim to use a relatively cheap inflatable plug to hold back floodwaters, one that is strong and durable despite the pliable, light-weight materials required.
To provide flood protection for transportation tunnels, engineers aim to use a relatively cheap inflatable plug to hold back floodwaters, one that is strong and durable despite the pliable, light-weight materials required.
To provide flood protection for transportation tunnels, engineers aim to use a relatively cheap inflatable plug to hold back floodwaters, one that is strong and durable despite the pliable, light-weight materials required.
By holding the "Midwest firewall" — including Ohio, Wisconsin, and Michigan — the president handily defeated challenger Mitt Romney. Obama's victory comes despite the desultory state of the economy.
By holding the "Midwest firewall" — including Ohio, Wisconsin, and Michigan — the president handily defeated challenger Mitt Romney. Obama's victory comes despite the desultory state of the economy.
By holding the "Midwest firewall" — including Ohio, Wisconsin, and Michigan — the president handily defeated challenger Mitt Romney. Obama's victory comes despite the desultory state of the economy.
You are most likely familiar with "The Girl From Ipanema." Get put on hold often enough, wander through enough retail stores or tacky cocktail lounges, and sooner or later its limpid strains will caress you.
You are most likely familiar with "The Girl From Ipanema." Get put on hold often enough, wander through enough retail stores or tacky cocktail lounges, and sooner or later its limpid strains will caress you.
You are most likely familiar with "The Girl From Ipanema." Get put on hold often enough, wander through enough retail stores or tacky cocktail lounges, and sooner or later its limpid strains will caress you.
Sultan Kosen is a man who is the current record holder of the tallest living man in the world as recognized by Guinness World Records. When asked what his hopes are after being officially given the title he said: My biggest d