A bit of a mixed bag of links...
NewYork Carver. Learn about the beautiful and vanishing art of Gothic stone carving. Take a virtual tour of Gothic architecture around the world.
Alcatraz Island - Alcatraz Island (U.S. National Park Service). Alcatraz Island offers a close-up look at the site of the first lighthouse and US fort on the West Coast, an infamous federal penitentiary long off-limits to the public (and despised by inmates), and the historic 18 month occupation by Indians of All Tribes. Rich in cultural history, there is also a natural side to the Rock - gardens, tide pools, bird colonies, and bay views beyond compare.
What's That Stuff?. Ever wondered about what's really in hair colouring, Silly Putty, Cheese Wiz, artificial snow, or self-tanners? A look at the chemistry behind a wide variety of everyday products.
Quality of Living -- top 50 cities worldwide
BBC NEWS - Toxic truth of secretive Siberian city
Here's A Great Idea: Non-Childproof Lighters That Look Like Toys - Consumerist
BBC NEWS | The child slaves of Saudi Arabia
YouTube - Gun markets of Pakistan - Kids making guns with their barehands in caves
The Most Polluted City on Earth
The World's Most Corrupt Countries
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