Where in the World is the Fastest Internet?
The U.S. might be technologically advanced in some respects, but they're not doing too well when it comes to broadband Internet speeds. According to The Register, the U.S. is ranked ninth in the world. That's a pretty good improvement over the last time speeds were checked, with a 27 percent increase overall. However, it still lags behind for a so-called tech giant.
Top 3 Ideal Road Trips and Quick Tips to Get You There
From the West Coast to the East, the temperature is soaring and so, too, is the need for a good escape from the office. Whether you're looking to distract the kids from their summertime videogame addiction or you're seeking a little one on one time in the most romantic of locales, here are our top 3 picks for an ideal summer adventure on the road.
Top 10 Unbelievable Tourist Attractions
There are many great places to visit throughout the world, and if you are planning for your next vacation, you should check out these top 10 unbelievable tourist attractions.
Google Fiber Raises the Bar For Internet Providers
In many areas of the United States, Internet Service Providers have a near monopoly on their services. The lack of competition leads to higher prices, poor service, and a lack of innovation and advancement. Google Fiber is set to change all that.
US Air Force’s Secretive X-37B Space Plane [Infographic]
The X-37B is an unmanned space test vehicle for the United States Air Force, based on NASA's original X-37 design. It is a lot smaller than the Space Shuttle and is launched via an Atlas V booster. The first test flight was in April 2010, followed by a second test flight in March 2011.
4 Great Road Trip Playlists for Your Cross Country Trek
One of the great ways to see the United States is to get in the car and just drive across the country. A method you can use to add a regional feel to your trip is to develop playlists for songs that will tell you all about what it means to visit a great American city or a part of the country that beckons visitors from all over the world.
Singles Adventure Holidays – What to Do and Where to Go
Travelling alone can be a daunting experience. Even the thought of catching the right flight can be too much for some to undertake alone. Even for those who do travel alone, days spent reading by the pool or sipping coffee in the bar can be relaxing at first but soon become lonely. In this day and age there is also the issue of safety, particularly for the lone female traveler. This article is a brief look at a more active type of holiday for single travelers.
TV Fail: Star Trek’s Maquis NOT Involved In Bin Laden Mission
Some time ago a German news station had a major image fail due to a humorous mix-up. While reporting the news about US Navy SEALs succeeding in killing Osama bin Laden, they mistook a Star Trek Maquis fan-made emblem for the for the actual SEAL Team Six emblem.
7 (Crazy) Civilian Uses for Nuclear Bombs
Nuclear Bombs are known to be the most destructive weapon man has ever created, but it could also be a great tool for some civilian uses. The 7 proposed civilian uses for some of the 23,000+ known nuclear bombs in the world are the following.