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Who Would Win in a Fight

If they had to fight, who would win? Who is taken down his opponent? Thor vs. Superman Loki vs. Joker Clone Trooper vs. Spider-Man Xena vs. Elektra Captain America vs. Captain Marvel Professor X vs. Captain Picard Wildcat vs. Cheetah Plastic Man vs. Edward Scissorhands Road Runner vs. The Flash Lois Lane vs. Velma Dinkley Felix the Cat vs. Snoopy Iron Man vs. WALL-E Hulk vs. Flash Ms....

Helicopter flight over Sydney

Helicopter flight is the best way to see Sydney in all its glory. See Sydney’s famous landmarks from the air on an exhilarating 20-minute helicopter tour. Get unbeatable views of Sydney Harbour, Bondi Beach and Opera House from the sky. credit: Chris Betcher

Cheerful Cutlery

Knives and spoons have been around since the dawn of civilisation, the first being made of flint and wood. Forks, however, are relatively new. Up until the 12th Century it was normal in polite society to eat from your fingers; but a noble Italian lady changed all that when she introduced a two-pronged fork to her table, maybe to help with the spaghetti! credit: Gavin Jones

Car Insurance: 4 Reasons Why Comparing Is Important

It’s no secret that when you say the words ‘car insurance’ you’re bound to get a negative reaction from most people – unless of course they sell car insurance. Then their face is likely to light up brighter than this year‘s Christmas tree… whoops, I mean holiday tree. Seriously though, if you’re not doing an auto insurance comparison when you’re ready to purchase a policy you are...

Grand Opening of the Marquee The Star, Sydney

Paris Hilton, Slash, will.i.am, Joe Jonas and other superstars helped launch Sydney’s newest nightlife venue – Marquee – The Star, Sydney, a joint partnership between Echo Entertainment and Tao Group. The brand may sound familiar to some Sydneysiders, but to those who frequent the United States, the name “Marquee” signifies the best that nightlife has to offer in both Las Vegas and...

Lovely Neapolitan Mastiff Lucy

The Mastiff is the classic gentle giant, loving but sometimes stubborn. He is considered the largest breed in the world and can weigh 220 pounds or more. The Mastiff is a breed of dog that originated in Tibet. There are over 14 different breeds of mastiff, which are all unique in their own ways. The Neapolitan Mastiff were originally bred as war dogs and make for decent family guard dogs. These dogs...

Nepal – One of the Most Intriguing Destinations

Nepal is located in South Asia between China in the north and India in the south, east and west. Nepal also contains Mount Everest (29,035 ft; 8,850 m), the tallest mountain in the world and eight of the world’s 10 highest peaks. Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal. It is the largest metropolitan city in the country, covering an area of 19.6 square miles. The estimated population of the city...

Rogers Santa Claus Parade

The Rogers Vancouver Santa Claus parade is held every November or early December. The 2013 Rogers Vancouver Santa Claus parade was Sunday, December 1st at 1 pm. The parade starts at West Georgia Street and Broughton, travels east along West Georgia, turns north on Burrard and finishes at Burrard and Cordova. The event included the community, local charities, businesses and over 300,000 spectators. credit:...

Pro-European Union Revolution in Kiev

Waving blue-and-yellow Ukrainian flags and the flag of Europe, demonstrators swirled in a huge mass on the cobblestone streets, but riot police in the Ukrainian capital Kiev used batons and stun grenades to disperse hundreds of pro-Europe protesters. Thousands of Ukrainian protesters called for the ouster of the prime minister and his Cabinet, as anger at the president’s decision to ditch a deal...