Becky’s Weblog

Dubai closes viewing deck on world’s tallest building

Posted by: beckyminx on: February 9, 2010

The observation deck on the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the tallest building in the world, closes only a month after it opened.

Source:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8504852.stm

Study confirms link between advanced maternal age and autism

Posted by: beckyminx on: February 9, 2010

Advanced maternal age is linked to a significantly elevated risk of having a child with autism, regardless of the father’s age, according to an exhaustive study of all births in California during the 1990s by UC Davis Health System researchers.

Advanced paternal age is associated with elevated autism …

Source:
http://www.physorg.com/news184848483.html

The Most Awe-Inspiring Natural Wonders in America

Posted by: beckyminx on: February 9, 2010

If Earth is giant natural art gallery, the United States is among its most impressive geologic installations.

Here are 10 of the most awe inspiring, both for their raw beauty and for the forces that went into their creation.

Source:
http://www.livescience.com/php/multimedia/album.php?aid=33321

British People Really Love To Glass Each Other

Posted by: beckyminx on: February 9, 2010

How much do British people love smashing things into each others face? These casual acts of violence has prompted the invention a new pint glass that wont break even if you plunge it into someone’s face. If any non-Brits out there are shaking their heads in belief about the veracity of our barbarism, you can come out with me on a night….

Source:
http://www.viceland.com/wp/2010/02/british-people-really-love-to-glass-each-other/

How Rich People Smoke Pot – The Daily Beast

Posted by: beckyminx on: February 9, 2010

The Volcano Vaporizer has become a coveted status symbol for posh pot smokers, who say it draws out the drug’s aroma like the bouquet of a wine, and their personal trainers insist on it.

Source:
http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2010-02-07/how-rich-people-smoke-pot/

Daily Rum Rations: A Royal Navy Tradition For 315 Years

Posted by: beckyminx on: February 8, 2010

…it might come as a surprise to learn that the Royal Navy was issuing daily rum rations to all enlisted men (even those in nuclear submarines) until 1970.

That is until Black Tot Day, the final rum ration was replaced “ by 3 cans of daily beer, instead¦¦

Source:
http://www.webhistoryofengland.com/?p=677

Can Small Amounts of Cocaine Really Hurt You?

Posted by: beckyminx on: February 8, 2010

Sirius Radio’s Dr.

Steve reveals the true dangers of cocaine use

Source:
http://www.mensfitness.com/fitness/603

Amazing Frozen Waterfall (PIC)

Posted by: beckyminx on: February 6, 2010

Amazing Frozen Waterfall (PIC)

Source:
http://imgur.com/UxbqX.jpg

Are Multivitamins Worth the Money?

Posted by: beckyminx on: February 6, 2010

Nowadays, there seems to be a pill for everything, and multivitamins are getting a reputation of being a quick fix for nutrition and overall healthy living.

But University of Cincinnati Physicians say that for the healthy patient, multivitamins aren’t living up to their promise.

Source:
http://www.physorg.com/news184524059.html

Fresno Named Americas Drunkest City

Posted by: beckyminx on: February 6, 2010

In their annual look at the Drunkest Cities in America, Men’s Health has named Fresno as America’s Drunkest City.

Hang your heads high, Fresno.

Source:
http://guyism.com/2010/02/fresno-named-americas-drunkest-city-according-to-study.html