Flags by colours

This is a different take on vexillology, makes a change from the traditional presentation and you can even turn it into a game should you so desire. Flags by Colours

A nice batch of photos

This is an interesting collection of photos from all over the world, some quite natural and others obviously manipulated to varying degrees. Photos.

Making life easier

From the novel, such as a self-heated butter knife, to adjustable scissors and an oven rack guard to prevent you burning your little mittens, there are some pretty good items here. 19 amazingly creative products

Another chocolate teapot

Scientists at Scentrics, working with University College London, say they have created an algorithm that can guarantee total privacy for everything from emails and text messages.

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Cop that

On the one hand it is being alleged that policing in Britain is on the brink of collapse because of the savage cuts in public spending being implemented by Chancellor George Osborne.