Quake-Causing Hotspot Hides Under Eastern U.S.

A 100-million-year-old hotspot hiding in the underbelly of North America could have sparked some whopper quakes and sprinkled the continent with diamonds. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/earth/weather-extreme-events/quake-causing-hotspot-virginia-earthquake-130915.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Volcanic Hotspot Hidden Under Eastern U.S.

A 100-million-year-old hotspot hiding in the underbelly of North America could have sparked some whopper quakes and sprinkled the continent with diamonds. Continue reading →



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/earth/hotspot-north-america-virginia-earthquake-130915.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Origins of Life Found in Smashing Ice

For the first time, smashing ice and other comet-like ingredients together have led to the creation of amino acids in the lab.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/earth/rocks-fossils/origins-of-life-found-in-smashing-ice-130915.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Tasty Tech Eye Candy of the Week (Sept 15)

Pull up a fork and enjoy images from this week's biggest news stories.



via Discovery News http://news.discovery.com/autos/future-of-transportation/tasty-tech-eye-candy-sep-15-130915.htm#mkcpgn=rssnws1

Today's Daily Brain Teaser (Sep 15, 2013)

It's Not Tulips



You can find me on a face;

Frequently I'm in a vase.

I'm precise by definition,

Yet to one man I am different.





Check Braingle.com for the answer.

Today's Daily Trivia Quiz (Sep 15, 2013)

"Family Guy" Characters

"Family Guy" is a popular, animated American series. Do you know some of the show's characters?



Take the Quiz at Braingle.com

Vocabulary : Word of the Day : Insipid

in-sip-id



adj :: Lacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge. Dull.



"Although his early poetry seems insipid, his later work is more interesting."