edna Posted February 26, 2010 Report Posted February 26, 2010 Most people know the meaning of the term “Stockholm Syndrome,†where a kidnap victim comes to sympathize with their captor, but few people know the that the term originates from a lengthy hostage situation that unfolded during a Swedish bank robbery in the seventies. The Story Jan Erik Olson was a career criminal who in 1973 attempted to rob a bank in the Norrmalmstorg region of Stockholm, Sweden. Police quickly arrived and a brief firefight ensued, after which the officers retreated and Olson claimed four hostages I didn't know it was from 1973. First time I heard this term it was after Patty Hearst' s story... in 1974. they already called it "Stockholm Syndrome"
Farin Posted March 12, 2010 Report Posted March 12, 2010 The 12 Biggest Ripoffs in America the title says "in America", but it's mostly the same everywhere... oh, and they forgot #13: ink cartridges
MuzikTyme Posted March 12, 2010 Report Posted March 12, 2010 Is it possible to make a random list of random things? I think not because as soon as you try to be random you'll defeat the purpose. Is the word "random" possible?
Farin Posted March 16, 2010 Report Posted March 16, 2010 6 Albums By Rock Legends That Were Thinly Veiled 'F#@k You's from cracked.com - you know what that means
Farin Posted April 15, 2010 Report Posted April 15, 2010 another interesting one: 10 Women That Rock The House
RonJonSurfer Posted April 19, 2010 Report Posted April 19, 2010 He is a Web site that is basically one long random list: The Dead Rock Stars Club
MindCrime Posted May 4, 2010 Report Posted May 4, 2010 American Politics: Compare and Contrast I'm sure most of us have read the so called comparison of Lincoln and Kennedy, but did you ever consider the relationship between Obama and Lincoln... You might be surprised. Parallels of Abraham Lincoln and B. H. Obama: 1. Lincoln placed his hand on the Bible for his inauguration. Obama used the same Bible. 2. Lincoln came from Illinois . Obama comes from Illinois ... 3. Lincoln served in the Illinois Legislature. Obama served in the Illinois Legislature. 4. Lincoln had very little experience before becoming President... Obama had very little experience before becoming President.. 5. Lincoln rode the train from Philadelphia to Washington for his inauguration. Obama rode the train from Philadelphia to Washington for his inauguration.. 6. Lincoln was a skinny lawyer. Obama is a skinny lawyer. 7. Lincoln was a Republican. Obama is a skinny lawyer. 8. Lincoln was highly respected. Obama is a skinny lawyer. 9. Lincoln was born in the United States . Obama is a skinny lawyer. 10. Lincoln was honest, so honest he was called Honest Abe. Obama is a skinny lawyer 11. Lincoln saved the United States . Obama is a skinny lawyer.
TheLizard Posted June 2, 2010 Report Posted June 2, 2010 The 7 Most Impossible Rock Stars To Deal With
BlueAngel Posted June 2, 2010 Report Posted June 2, 2010 I expected the Gallagher bros. to rank much higher, most of the others probably have/would have calmed down with age.
edna Posted June 3, 2010 Report Posted June 3, 2010 The original inspiration, according to John, came from a song called ‘Please’ which was recorded by Bing Crosby in 1932. “I was also always intrigued by the words to [that] song that went, ‘Oh please, lend a little ear to my pleas. Lend a ray of cheer to my pleas, Tell me that you love me too.’†And that's very interesting, Martin...
Farin Posted June 12, 2010 Report Posted June 12, 2010 10 Cases of Appropriate Technology "The goal of Appropriate Technology (AT) is to increase the standard of living for the developing world without condescension, complication, or environmental damage."
Lea Posted June 15, 2010 Report Posted June 15, 2010 Top 10 Misinterpreted Song Meanings Thanks for another great site Farin
Rayzor Posted July 9, 2010 Report Posted July 9, 2010 ^^^^^^^ "fetus talk be damned, you're trying to sneak another passenger on board for free?" I love it!!
Lea Posted July 10, 2010 Report Posted July 10, 2010 I saw this and it immediately made me think of Levis 47 Awesome and Unusual Shoes
Farin Posted December 17, 2010 Report Posted December 17, 2010 10 Mind-Blowing Easter Eggs Hidden in Famous Albums whoa, interesting
Tenacious_Peaches Posted December 17, 2010 Report Posted December 17, 2010 Awesome. The Aphex Twin one freaks me the freak out.
TheLizard Posted December 18, 2010 Report Posted December 18, 2010 Very interesting, that's where I found out about the Radiohead mesh that I mentioned in another thread. Thought about posting the whole thing, not really sure why I didn't. Glad you did, though, Martin.
Steel2Velvet Posted December 28, 2010 Report Posted December 28, 2010 It takes 7 seconds for food to pass from mouth to stomach. A human hair can hold 3kg. The length of a penis is 3x the length of the thumb. The femur is as hard as concrete. A woman's heart beats faster then a man's. Women blink 2x as much as men. We use 300 muscles just to keep our balance when we stand. A woman will now have read this entire text. A man is still looking at his thumb.
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