"We were all wondering what it was when suddenly frogs started to fall from the sky. I thought maybe a plane carrying frogs had exploded in midair."

I don't know if this is true, or not, because the only source I can find is Ananova, and it doesn't even have a date. picked by DaftGretel 3 years ago

Ten new amphibian species have been discovered by scientists in Colombia, including a spiky-skinned, orange-legged rain frog, three poison frogs and three glass frogs, so-called because their transparent skin reveals their internal organs. picked by suebe 9 months ago

Mathematicians from the University of Exeter have solved the mystery of traffic jams by developing a model to show how major delays occur on our roads, with no apparent cause. Many traffic jams leave drivers baffled as they finally reach the end of a tail-back to find no visible cause for their delay. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Brian and Jane Williams of Anglesey have had to move out of their home to escape an all pervading noise that started after Welsh Water carried out some upgrade work to their sewage system. Mr and Mrs Williams have had health problems, lost their appetites and had bowel problems ever since. picked by pocksucket 2 months ago

Bob and Leona Ehrfurth say the noise that's been plaguing them for two years sounds something like a rumbling motor, with a subtle vibration that won't quit. Then it stops — especially when they try to show city officials or acoustic experts what they're hearing. picked by LeehBlanc 1 year ago

Three different species of frogs have been discovered living in the dung of the Asian elephant in southeastern Sri Lanka. The discovery—the first time anyone has recorded frogs living in elephant droppings—has widespread conservation implications both for frogs and Asian elephants, which are in decline. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

Strange puppet animation tale about frogs who ask their god for a king.Created by Ladislaw Starewicz picked by mewhitenoise 1 year ago

When told that 911 is not for traffic complaints, he said "F*ck you" and hung up.

911 operator called back and got his voicemail. Then McCain called again to complain..

Audio of calls in video. He will no longer campaign for his brother.Latest report from AP picked by suebe 1 year ago

Orlando police captured a diapered monkey who created a traffic headache on Friday. picked by mutil8or 2 years ago

Nice prank from Germany. Lot of bikes in the traffic circle. picked by kairo 2 years ago

A dog's companion is hit by a car. The dog stands by its companion side trying to revive it, while at the same time snarling and barking at traffic refusing to leave its companion's side. Traffic came to a halt as drivers were impressed at the show of loyalty. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Barry Manilow's "I Write the Songs" may begin with the line, "I've been alive forever,'" but for noise ordinance violators, listening to Manilow may feel like forever. picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

Research has shown that over the course of a lifetime, the average American will spend literally weeks of their existence sitting in traffic. You might be inclined to react unenthusiastically to the thought of pitching those hours into the great abyss every year, but as it turns out, that time doesn't really have to go to waste. In reality, you might find that being stuck in gridlock is your favor... read full post picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago

A scheme aimed at ending the rush-hour traffic gridlock in the Cyprus capital was abandoned on Wednesday -- because of too many cars on the road. picked by topofall 4 months ago

Scientists are airlifting dozens of one of the world's largest frogs off of Montserrat island to save them from a deadly fungus devastating their dwindling habitat. picked by kakana 7 months ago

Dont you just hate it when you get stuck in a traffic jam to then find that theres no reason for the jam? A team of Japanese researchers has recreated the phenomenon on a test-track for the first time. picked by DemureArt 2 years ago

This short vid shows how Stockholm improved their air quality, reduced traffic congestion and made some $ by charging people who drove in the city instead of using public transportation. They did it by implementing an OCR camera system that reads license plates. Smart. picked by mattgup 9 months ago

A Brazilian driver had his car impounded after police realized he had almost 1,000 traffic violations. The good news is that if he pays the $1.9 million in 90 days, he gets his $6,500 car back. picked by Wingnut 1 year ago

He was pulled him over because he had swerved over the center line before making a left turn. Of course, he doesn't want to pay the $75 ticket so he slanders the police force saying he was pulled over because he's african-american not because he failed to obey traffic laws. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Charles Ballard, 27 is an on-air traffic reporter. He was busted in a sting-operation when he drove to where he thought he would be meeting a 14-year old for sex. What makes this exceptionally obscene is he couldn't find a babysitter so he took his 6-month old daughter with him. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago