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Cigarette smoke causes genetic damage within minutes, not years, after inhalation into the lungs, U.S. researchers say. Stephen S. Hecht of the Masonic Cancer Center at the University of Minnesota and colleagues say evidence indicates harmful substances in tobacco smoke (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) play a role in causing lung cancer but the study is the…

Several sites say that this astronaut is a mystery, but it is not. The New Cathedral of Salamanca (Spain) was constructed between the 16th in and 18th centuries in two styles: late Gothic and Baroque. Building began in 1513 and the cathedral was consecrated in 1733. It was commissioned by Ferdinand V of Castile of…

With the worldwide population expected to exceed seven billion in 2011, National Geographic magazine offers a 7-part series examining specific challenges and solutions to the issues we face. The magazine introduces the series with its January cover story “7 Billion,” offering a broad overview of demographic trends that got us to today and will impact…

A major earthquake of 7.1 magnitude hit central Chile Sunday, but there were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties, local emergency officials said. Up until now they don’t have any information of deaths or major damage. A tsunami alert is ruled out. Earthquake Details: Magnitude 7.1 (This event has been reviewed by a…

Standing roughly 33 feet tall and weighing 6 tons, this Optimus Prime replica located at Beijing, China’s Olympic Park is composed of junked car and truck parts and various bits of scrap metal, the interesting irony of this unofficial knockoff is that if Transformers really existed this is probably what they would look like. It…

Florencio Avalos Leads First Group of Miners to be Rescued. The first of 33 Chilean miners, Florencio Avalos, has been rescued from the San Jose mine after 69 days underground. The capsule, Fenix 2, arriving to the surface with Florencio Ávalos inside:

First 5 Chilean Miners to be rescued This is the official list of the order that the 33 miners will be rescued from Copiapó Mine, Chile, the ablest will be the first to go: Florencio Ávalos Silva (the ablest) Mario Sepúlveda Juan Illanes Palma Carlos Mamani (theBolivian) Jimmy Sánchez Lagues (the youngest) The order can…

The names of the 5 Rescuers expected to reach the trapped Chilean miners are: Manuel González Pavez (Codelco) Roberto Ríos (Army) Patricio Robledo (Army) Patricio Sepúlveda (GOPE Carabineros) Jorge Bustamante Ramirez (Codelco) Each one has around 20 years of experience in rescue missions.

Rescue team officials inspect a capsule that will be used for the rescue of the 33 trapped miners in San Jose mine in Copiapo, Chile, on 25 September 2010. Chilean justice admitted state’s request that forces San Esteban mining company to pay 9,7 million dollars for miners rescue.

The italian Ercole Nunziante, a proud roman taxi driver who never imagined that a normal day could turn into something so extraordinary. Watch his surprise reaction when he discovers that his taxi has been transformed into a futurist prototype,an incredible luxury car designed by Giugaro, which will amaze his passengers in the streets of Rome….

Probably not so many people know this, but it is quite interesting to remark that the Inverted Cross is actually the personal trademark of Saint Peter, the first Pope, and one of the most revered figures in the Catholic Religion. Why? When Saint Peter was martyred by crucifixion history says he requested to be crucified…

Excellent video done by @AkiraReiko in a recent visit to Tokyo, Japan. The author says: This is just a quick video I did while I was in Tokyo this last March, everything was shot the same afternoon when I got there. Shot with a Canon 5D Mark II, edited in Final Cut Pro. No color…