This sounds absolutely faaabulous.

“Somewhere over the Rainbow…” -Harvey Milk

1) “Brilliant Tips” brings us seven alternative wonders of the natural world. It’s the stuff “voyage to the center of the Earth” was made of. (Link)

2) Nigeria has taken offense at the portrayal of their people in the movie “District Nine” and insists for an apology. Well, here goes: sorry Nigeria for implying that your prostitutes would sleep with aliens and that your gang leaders would then eat said aliens. (Link)

3) The very first colour pictures of Nazis surrendering were taken by a clerk hiding in a tree. They are now on display and when complaining about the quality, please remember that they were taken by a clerk hiding in a tree. (Link)

4) Archaeologists have begun the very first excavation of Hadrian’s Wall separating England and Scotland. It should be said that these “impressive” and “world-renowned’ Roman fortification only stand at about 2 feet tall. (Link)

ON THIS DAY: September 19th is international talk like a pirate day. I feel that telling you how and why wouldn’t come close to justify having such a day… (Link)

AND AS FOR THE LIGHTER SIDE: Comedy duo Mitchell and Webb take a look at WW2 pilots and the “sacred bond that unites young men in the killing of other young men”. (Link)

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