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In most places, burps are a reason for scolding, especially if they're not followed by an apologetic "excuse me." Luckily for those who value the belch as a form of expression and a cause for pride, there's the World Burping Federation (WBF), which just crowned the first World Burping Champion in N...

Over Easter weekend, kids hunted for eggs, ate copious amounts of sugar and passed out. Meanwhile, a group of kids from St. Olaf College decided to switch gears, breaking the world record for the largest Rube Goldberg machine. The students from the small liberal arts school in Northfield, Minn., we...

Canadian freestyle skier Sarah Burke has passed away at the age of 29, nine days after she was seriously injured while training in a superpipe in Park City, Utah. She crashed, landing on her head and tearing her vetebral artery, leading to cardiac arrest, the AP reported. She was flown by helicopte...

This is the first in a series of articles that will follow the Volvo Ocean Race, focusing on its extraordinary aspects that will appeal to an audience unfamiliar with competitive sailing. The nine month race around the planet is the world's toughest sailing competition. When the six boats set out f...

If you're looking for a fun festival this summer, but aren't interested enough in music or beer to make a weekend of it (or perhaps you don't want to spend several days surrounded by those who do), there are plenty of other options. If you're really looking for something out of the ordinary, head d...

If you've ever watched The Amazing Race, you've likely wondered how well you would fare on an around the world adventure- navigating unfamiliar cultures, communicating in foreign languages and taking on challenges unlike anything you've ever done at home. If you're serious about it, and don't like ...