MDMA is an amphetamine derivate. This synthetic chemical can be extracted from an essential oil of the sassafrass tree. Dirty “Ecstasy” pills have been known to contain caffeine, ephedrine, stimulans, MDA, MDEA, DXM, heroin, cocain, and often don’t contain any MDMA.

Dota, Defence of the Ancients, is the latest hype in gaming. Initially developed as a modified game in Starcraft, the concept has now grown globally and has even made its way into professional competitions. Popular game titles that have implemented the “DotA” concept include Warcraft 3, DotA Allstars, DemiGod, League of Legends, Heroes of Newerth and Realm of the Titans. Two more upcoming titles that will certainly get the gaming world’s attention are DotA 2 and Blizzard DotA.

Super Mario hit the ground running in 1981 with release of Donkey Kong. However, back then he went by the name of Jumpman and his goal in life was rescuing his girlfriend Pauline from the clutches of the barrel wanging gorilla…

Most major companies use at least some open source to run their business, and their proclivity for doing so is only rising as the years go on. Learn just how old the open source concept is and see where its bright future is headed.

Ever wonder how the tradition of giving an engagement ring got started? Well, it wasn’t always diamonds and platinum. In fact, rubies, claddagh rings, and even thimbles (yep, you heard us) were popular choices at periods during the history of giving this ring.

Every year there is one item that drives us crazy – the “it” gift. Fights will break out over the last one on the shelf, entrepreneurial types will sell it for an exorbitant markup in secondary markets like eBay and Craiglist. But if you’re lucky enough to score one, it will be a star amidst the gifts under the tree on Christmas morning, and you’ll be granted hero status at least for the day.

If you happen to have any of these elements on your website…it’s long overdue for a Web 2.0 overhaul!!

Is Grandma’s old china hutch worth a fortune? Or are you better off hauling it to the street corner with a sign that says “Free Stuff?” If you’ve ever wondered if a $25 garage sale find could end up being worth a fortune at an antique furniture auction, check out this infographic about the Antiques Roadshow. Learn about their biggest appraisals as well as what you need to know to go on the show.

People have sought out higher learning since circa 800 A.D. But that’s about the only thing that has remained the same. From who is enrolling to which degree programs are offered to where the best degree programs are located, education has vastly changed. The infographic below showcases many of those changes. Degrees titles have evolved from “Master” to “Doctor.” The degrees themselves have gone from those focusing on “rhetoric” to focusing on “computer science.” More women now enroll and graduate [...]

Braiding is more than a hairstyle – it’s a cultural tradition that cuts across racial, social, economic, and geographic lines.