Tips to Avoid Delays When Flying

Avoid chronically delayed flights. Look up on-time performance on the Bureau of Transportation Statistics Web site: Aviation Consumer Protection

Check the FAA's Web site to see how the weather is affecting your departure and arrival points: Air Traffic Control System Command Center

Check the amount of time you can expect to wait in security lines at: Transportation Security Administration Wait Times

Finally check for tips on how to get through security and for a list of what isn't allowed on planes at: Air Travel in the United States

How long will you live?

Sure, you can never really know. But it's still fun to try to find out! This free, anonymous questionnaire from the Alliance for Aging Research asks about health, lifestyle, and family history to predict your life expectancy. Get your instant results—then learn what you can do to improve your health and quality of life!
Peek into your future! Living to 100

The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

"Although most people know that a list exists of the Seven World Wonders, only few can name them. The list of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World was originally compiled around the second century BC. The first reference to the idea is found in History of Herodotus as long ago as the 5th century BC. Decades later, Greek historians wrote about the greatest monuments at the time. Callimachus of Cyrene (305BC-240BC), Chief Librarian of the Alexandria Mouseion, wrote "A Collection of Wonders around the World". All we know about the collection is its title, for it was destroyed with the Alexandria Library.

The final list of the Seven Wonders was compiled during the Middle Ages. The list comprised the seven most impressive monuments of the Ancient World, some of which barely survived to the Middle Ages. Others did not even co-exist. Among the oldest references to the canonical list are the engravings by the Dutch artist Maerten van Heemskerck (1498-1574), and Johann Fischer von Erlach's History of Architecture."

One still stands. One has recently been re-discovered. Four are lost to antiquity. One may never have even existed. They are the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Learn all about these structures, each built over 2,000 years ago, which became known as the greatest creations of mankind. The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

Dr. Fungus: Fungi, Fungus, Fungal

"Think you have a fungal infection? Think you have a sick building? Learn about Fungi! There are over 100,000 species of fungi."

You've been warned. Visit: Dr. Fungus: Fungi, Fungus, Fungal

Optical Illusions Etc...

"Caution! Some of the optical illusions on this website can cause dizziness or possibly epileptic seizures. The latter happens when the brain can't handle the conflicting information from your two eyes. If you start feeling unwell when using this website, immediately cover one eye with your hand and then leave the page. Do not close your eyes because that can make the attack worse."

Visit: Optical Illusions Etc...

Causes of Colors - Why are things colored?

"Why are things colored? Why is the sky blue? Why is fire yellow? What about flamingos or emeralds?

Scholars have learned that all the colors in the universe originate from a mere fifteen fundamental physical causes. These causes appear over and over, lending color to the world around us. Some common causes seem logical -- for example, both light bulbs and candles are colored by incandescence -- and others are surprising -- did you know that the colors of peacock feathers and bubbles are both caused by interference? These fifteen causes of color derived from a variety of physical and chemical mechanisms are summarized in five groups in this exhibit. "


Causes of Colors - Why are things colored?

Pew Research Center Political Typology

"The Political Typology is a longstanding effort to sort voters into homogeneous groups based on their values, political beliefs and party affiliation. The new analysis divides the American public into nine distinct groups, each with their own unique outlook on politics and the issues of the day.

Contrary to the widespread impression of a nation only divided into two unified “red” and “blue” camps, our latest survey finds important cleavages on values and basic attitudes within each party. While Republicans have made strong and election-determining inroads among independents, divisions over social and domestic issues may make it difficult for them to consolidate and build upon that advantage. Democrats, however, must deal with a more diverse constituency that is sharply divided on social and cultural values.

Where Do You Fit?
Answer the typology questionnaire online and find out which Typology group you fit into." Pew Research Center Political Typology

The Mirror Project

"The Mirror Project is a growing community of like-minded individuals who have photographed themselves in all manner of reflective surfaces. Medicine cabinets. Rear-view mirrors. Reflective buildings. Pools of water. Thousands of people from around the world contribute to this growing Web site by capturing and sharing photos of themselves in all kinds of reflective surfaces."

Check out the pictures or add yourself to the collection! The Mirror Project