Neanderthals Had Large Bite
	The Neanderthals emerged in Europe 350,000 years ago and later on expanded into neighboring areas of western Asia. About 45,000 years ago, the Neanderthals began to be displaced by modern humans (Homo sapiens) coming from Africa and, 24,000 years ago, they became extinct. With the passing of time, we are getting increasingly more information about our extinct cousins, like this new research, presented during an April 2008 meeting ... [read more >>]
	06 May 2008, 02:37GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

A Two-Faced Cat!
	Another freak in the gallery of odd cats: a two-faced one! They may live nine lives, but with a face from SF movies. Renee Cook of Amarillo, Texas, got a real shock when her three-year-old Persian and Calico mix cat Amber delivered this two-faced kitten. "I picked it up and said, 'Oh my goodness, two faces'. I thought it was dead at first because it was cold. But then it started to wiggle and it kept wiggling a ... [read more >>]
	21 February 2008, 14:06GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

8 Things About Digestion
	1.Digestion takes place inside a 9 m (30 ft) long duct called digestive tube. It starts in the mouth and even if the food stays very little here, this is the place where the break down of the starches begins. The taste detects food's flavor, size, composition, texture and temperature. By chewing the food, the surface of the aliments exposed to the action of the digestive juices is increased. 2.The saliva, secreted by 3 p ... [read more >>]
	17 January 2008, 16:31GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Open Wide, Hon!
	I have no idea why Brit Brit feels she needs another house in the LA region, given that she already has two pads in the area. But you know, this is Britney Spears we're talking about after all – she is a special person, with very special and particular needs and accommodations must be made. Just start counting: kinky locked room in which she has sex, room for all the kinky sex outfits and toys, a room in which she keeps her ... [read more >>]
	06 December 2007, 10:51GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Four Western Customs/Expressions. Where Do They Come From?
	1. Why do we tap our mouth when we yawn? The gesture has nothing to do with the intention of hiding mouth anatomy, dirty teeth or the intention to impede the spread of germs, but a more profound meaning. In ancient times, making the cross sign in front of the mouth when yawning impeded the devil to enter the body and establish there his dwelling. That's why mothers closed the mouth of the toddler or made the cross sign i ... [read more >>]
	21 November 2007, 10:06GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

India's Odd Drug
	Radio advertising encourages people to use it. On TV, magazines and newspapers, cinema stars present it as a product that makes you live an exciting and honorable life. Only an announcement written with small letters warn the consumers that its use affects their health. It's about a substance that produces dependency. Paan is consumed in Southern Asia, especially in India and Myanmar. Its traditional formula consists in ... [read more >>]
	09 November 2007, 15:11GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Courtney Love Looks Plagued by Disease
	The only thing I can say (the only thing I was able to say for about an hour after seeing these photos) is "oh my...". I might have said something else after that, but I can't remember on account of me fainting. In fact, I was just having some major conscience issues here, seeing how I should have put a NSFW tag to this post, but prevented myself from doing that thinking it's all for the best. In fact, it should be used ... [read more >>]
	15 September 2007, 04:51GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

The First Non-Stick Gum!
	People spend annually $10 billion for chewing gum, but this leaves a sticky mess all around us, which is everywhere: from streets to cinema seats. And removing discarded gum is also an industry of millions of dollars. Now, a British company has announced the development of an easy-to-remove chewing gum. The team at the Revolymer has discarded some of the stickier chemicals from gum and developed a low cost polymer that could make about ... [read more >>]
	14 September 2007, 02:45GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia