hese are heady times for India's richest. Thanks to a roaring Mumbai stock market, with a benchmark index up 53% in the past year, and a strong... (more) hese are heady times for India's richest. Thanks to a roaring Mumbai stock market, with a benchmark index up 53% in the past year, and a strong rupee that appreciated 12%, for the first time, all India rich-listers are billionaires. In aggregate, their wealth surged to $351 billion, a bit more than double last year's $170 billion. (less)
Japan has a drinking problem... but if you've got a thirst for adventure, it's where you want to be.
In honor (or in horror) of these bizarre... (more) Japan has a drinking problem... but if you've got a thirst for adventure, it's where you want to be.
In honor (or in horror) of these bizarre beverages seemingly not fit to rinse your septic tank, raise a cracked glass to the Top Ten Bizarre Japanese Soft Drinks, our first ten inductees into the Soft Drink Hell of Fame... Jeers!
Our rundown of the Top Ten Bizarre Japanese Soft Drinks gives a pretty good indication why most of the 1000 or so new soft drinks and beverages launched in Japan every year fail miserably.
Look on the bright side, though: they may not be good to drink, but you can't say they're not good for a laugh. (less)
Alfred Nobel, Swedish chemist and the inventor of dynamite, established the Nobel Prizes in his will. The prizes, which were first awarded in 1901,... (more) Alfred Nobel, Swedish chemist and the inventor of dynamite, established the Nobel Prizes in his will. The prizes, which were first awarded in 1901, have become highly distinguished awards.According to his Will "The prizes for physics and chemistry shall be awarded by the Swedish Academy of Sciences; that for physiological or medical works by the Caroline Institute in Stockholm; that for literature by the Academy in Stockholm; and that for champions of peace by a committee of five persons to be elected by the Norwegian Storting. It is my express wish that in awarding the prizes no consideration whatever shall be given to the nationality of the candidates, so that the most worthy shall receive the prize, whether he be a Scandinavian or not." (less)
Diamonds are coveted for their dazzling sparkle and enchanting luster. As the hardest known naturally occurring mineral on earth, many say that... (more) Diamonds are coveted for their dazzling sparkle and enchanting luster. As the hardest known naturally occurring mineral on earth, many say that diamonds are forever. There are more than three hundred fifty named diamonds famous for their histories. The world's most famous diamonds are its largest diamonds. These diamonds have been cut, re-shaped and sold many times, contributing to their rich, interesting histories. This list represents the most famous ten that I have compiled through my research on the world.s most beautiful naturally occurring minerals. (less)
