Well according to a new book by sociologist, Malcolm Gladwell, yes it does. According to him, the best way to achieve international stardom is to spend 10,000 hours honing your skills. The greatest athletes, entrepreneurs, musicians and scientists emerge only after spending at least three hours a day for a decade mastering their chosen field. […]

Keep your chin up Originally uploaded by 2-Dog-Farm "Keep you chin up" is something that you say to someone in a difficult situation in order to encourage them to be brave and to try not to be sad. This little goat was heavily pregnant, and you'll be glad to know she kept her chin up […]

Butterflies Originally uploaded by waɪ.tiː Margaret Hassan, born Margaret Fitzsimmons, was head of Iraqi operations for CARE International. She was especially interested in Iraq's young people, whom she called "the lost generation". She was kidnapped in Baghdad on October 19, 2004. It is believed she was murdered 4 weeks later.

A Backward Glance Originally uploaded by waɪ.tiː Usually we say "Without a backward glance", to show that someone is happy to leave and has no sad feelings about it. But in this case Sam is giving me a backward glance to show me he would much rather I follow him.

Strange Coffee Originally uploaded by waɪ.tiː You'll have to look carefully to spot the most stupid bit of redesign in the world! I nearly ended up with coffee in my lap.

According to the Sunday Telegraph, Australians who sound like crocodile hunter Steve Irwin or Crocodile Dundee actor Paul Hogan could soon be a thing of the past. Research shows the nasal Australian twang -- exemplified by the late Irwin and the character Mick 'Crocodile' Dundee -- will be phased out within a few decades as […]