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Welcome to the ''Gates of Hell''

Welcome to the ''Gates of Hell''


Via: kavika  •  Other  •  46 Comments  •  6 years ago

In the hot, expansive Karakum desert in Turkmenistan, near the 350-person village of Darvaza, is a hole 230 feet wide that has been on fire for over 40 years. Locals know the crater as “The...
How far back can you remember something that affected you personally?

How far back can you remember something that affected you personally?


By: buzz-of-the-orient  •  Other  •  71 Comments  •  6 years ago

How far back can you remember something that affected you personally? You can click this link to help you think back to your childhood:...
Murphy's Laws of Combat Operations

Murphy's Laws of Combat Operations


By: spikegary  •  Other  •  22 Comments  •  6 years ago

Here they are (Humor tag added, so John will know and not be upset) Murphy’s Laws of Combat Operations Friendly fire – isn’t. Recoilless rifles – aren’t. Suppressive fires – won’t. You are not...
If you could have dinner and an evening of conversation with any famous living person, whom would you choose?

If you could have dinner and an evening of conversation with any famous living person, whom would you choose?


By: buzz-of-the-orient  •  Other  •  108 Comments  •  6 years ago

If you could have dinner and an evening of conversation with any famous living person, whom would you choose? Deem that whomever your choice is, that you can speak the same language as they...
Let’s talk about scale

Let’s talk about scale


By: hal-a-lujah  •  Other  •  606 Comments  •  6 years ago

Can we talk about scale? Let’s let a period (.) represent one thousand years. The following would then be representative of the amount of time that has elapsed since the times of the Jesus...
Classic Cars - Some I've owned, some I've just driven, and some I wished I had the chance

Classic Cars - Some I've owned, some I've just driven, and some I wished I had the chance


By: buzz-of-the-orient  •  Other  •  115 Comments  •  6 years ago

Classic Cars - Some I've owned, some I've just driven, and some I wished I had the  chance Although I had driven all of my father's cars, and some were pretty good cars, I've not listed them...
If this doesn't draw some tears, you're a robot

If this doesn't draw some tears, you're a robot


Via: buzz-of-the-orient  •  Other  •  7 Comments  •  7 years ago

If this doesn't draw some tears, you're a robot I just watched this story, and yes, it brought tears to my eyes, even if it were contrived to do so.  Let me know how it affected you.  I...
Merry Christmas To All..........

Merry Christmas To All..........


By: spikegary  •  Other  •  33 Comments  •  7 years ago

.....or whatever it is that you choose to celebrate.  I know alot of us disagree on everything under the sun.  I'm going to be heading out for the holidays shortly and wanted to take a moment and...
Madame Tussauds trolls Disney over new animatronic Trump

Madame Tussauds trolls Disney over new animatronic Trump


Via: larry-hampton  •  Other  •  3 Comments  •  7 years ago

Madame Tussauds, the world-famous wax museum, trolled Walt Disney World after the theme park unveiled its new animatronic figure of   President Trump   in its “Hall of Presidents”...
To ALL I have loved before..............

To ALL I have loved before..............


By: magnoliaave  •  Other  •  23 Comments  •  7 years ago

To All The Friends I've Loved Before who travelled in and out my door. I dedicate this Christmas to the joy you brought into my family's life. I live alone and, sometimes, it can be tough.  The...
Your Favorite Christmas/Holiday Memory?

Your Favorite Christmas/Holiday Memory?


By: spikegary  •  Other  •  44 Comments  •  7 years ago

Thought it would be nice and a way to continue to get to know each other better - sharing Your favorite Holiday/Christmas (including any holiday you like to celebrate this time of year) memory....
Want To Know What Your Strongest Personality Trait Is? Answer These "True Or False" Questions Find the real you.

Want To Know What Your Strongest Personality Trait Is? Answer These "True Or False" Questions Find the real you.


Via: johnrussell  •  Other  •  27 Comments  •  7 years ago

A Study In Contrast

A Study In Contrast


Via: larry-hampton  •  Other  •  32 Comments  •  7 years ago

A healer and uniter compared to an injurer and divider. 
2017 What I learned

2017 What I learned


By: ballew74  •  Other  •  6 Comments  •  7 years ago

Ah 2017 what a year! Just like so many I got to see most of the years news unfold through all sorts of media. And whether it was beamed to me via social media on my phone or force fed to me by an...
Can Capitalism Be Saved?

Can Capitalism Be Saved?


Via: larry-hampton  •  Other  •  38 Comments  •  7 years ago

The difference between rich and poor is growing ever wider, and those in between are disappearing. There has been much discussion about how this disparity may be closed, yet it is growing faster...
Strange Facts about the U.S.

Strange Facts about the U.S.


Via: buzz-of-the-orient  •  Other  •  16 Comments  •  7 years ago

Strange Facts about the U.S. More people live in New York City than in 40 of the 50 states. The word “Pennsylvania” is misspelled on the Liberty Bell. There is enough water in Lake...
Trump's new Ambassador to Canada didn't win friends when she implied that Canadians need to improve to be like Americans

Trump's new Ambassador to Canada didn't win friends when she implied that Canadians need to improve to be like Americans


Via: buzz-of-the-orient  •  Other  •  15 Comments  •  7 years ago

Trump's new Ambassador to Canada didn't win friends when she implied that Canadians need to improve to be like Americans. Here is a response, printed in a Canadian newspaper - From the Ottawa...
The 1 Sentence That Will Make You a More Effective Speaker Every Time

The 1 Sentence That Will Make You a More Effective Speaker Every Time


Via: trout-giggles  •  Other  •  4 Comments  •  7 years ago

"Clear writing is clear thinking." My 10th grade English teacher shared that morsel of wisdom once as I was slogging through a 20-page term paper with no idea where I was going or how to make...
Random Musical Thoughts

Random Musical Thoughts


By: hal-a-lujah  •  Other  •  28 Comments  •  7 years ago

So, last week I went to the pharmacy to pick up a prescription, but there was a miscommunication and the wrong prescription was filled, so I had to return a couple days later to pick up the...
Now You Can Use Snapchat to Learn Sign Language For Free

Now You Can Use Snapchat to Learn Sign Language For Free


Via: pj  •  Other  •  1 Comments  •  7 years ago

Now You Can Use Snapchat to Learn Sign Language For Free CultureArts & Leisureby Good News Network - Nov 24, 2017 0 Have you ever been interested in learning the basics of sign language,...
Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving


Via: pj  •  Other  •  4 Comments  •  7 years ago

Happy Thanksgiving fellow NT Members.
7 Ways to Navigate Uncomfortable Conversations at the Holiday Dinner Table

7 Ways to Navigate Uncomfortable Conversations at the Holiday Dinner Table


Via: pj  •  Other  •  1 Comments  •  7 years ago

7 Ways to Navigate Uncomfortable Conversations at the Holiday Dinner Table Oh the holidays! We may love our family and enjoy seeing them, but we may also have very differing perspectives on the...
Walmart Cashier Helps Struggling Man: ‘We’ve forgotten how to love one another’

Walmart Cashier Helps Struggling Man: ‘We’ve forgotten how to love one another’


Via: pj  •  Other  •  5 Comments  •  7 years ago

Walmart Cashier Helps Struggling Man: ‘We’ve forgotten how to love one another’ Photo of the Dayby Good News Network - Nov 15, 2017 0 Sometimes it’s the smallest good deeds that mean the...
HaYom Yom Huledet Enoch

HaYom Yom Huledet Enoch


Via: pj  •  Other  •  6 Comments  •  7 years ago

HaYom Yom Huledet Enoch ( I hope Happy Birthday didn't get butchered in translation  )
Over $60K Raised for Vendor After Video Shows Police Seizing His Money

Over $60K Raised for Vendor After Video Shows Police Seizing His Money


Via: pj  •  Other  •  5 Comments  •  7 years ago

Over $60K Raised for Vendor After Video Shows Police Seizing His Money NewsUSAby McKinley Corbley - Sep 13, 2017  A Twitter video of a college police officer seizing a street vendor’s personal...
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