Web Surfing
by Dick Kling

The Coolest Weather

With all the talk about Global Warming and changing climate patterns, the public's interest in the topic of Weather has significantly increased as of late.  This cool website reports "Extreme & Weird Weather of the World" in cities around the globe, in close to real-time. 

The site, part of Coolwx.Com, works with almost 3,500 global stations to report extreme weather phenomenon every three hours.  Visitors can search forecasts, or browse by meteorological topics such as Blizzard, Temperature, Wind, Thunderstorm, Visibility, etc. 

http://www.coolwx.com/extreme/

National Geographic Adventure Magazine 

Get your mind and adrenaline pumping at "Adventure", a great online magazine courtesy of National Geographic.  The 'zine is geared toward active people who love adventure and the outdoors, offering inspiring stories about intrepid explorers, daring expeditions, exciting travel destinations, and much more.

There is so much to see on the site, including a feature on Mt. Everest as well as other cool info such as Rescue Myths, an Adventure Handbook, Outdoor Survival, and Essential Gear.  Be sure to read the article "Fear Itself" by the now legendary photojournalist Sebastian Junger.   

http://nationalgeographic.com/adventure/adventure_travel.html

The Skeptic's Dictionary  

Welcome to the Skeptic's Dictionary, a fascinating website filled with enough interesting information to satisfy even the most curious of minds.  The site inspired a book by the same name, and contains a virtual treasure trove of information on the "supernatural, paranormal, and pseudoscientific."

Launched in 1994, this unique site has over 400 essays and definition on esoteric topics relating to the occult.   Visitors can read interesting articles on subjects such as Cryptozoology, Extraterrestrials, Zombies, and Junk Science. 

http://skepdic.com/

Super Bowl Rings  

The Super Bowl is the biggest sporting event in America, watched by hundreds of millions of people around the world and garnering millions of dollars in advertising revenue.  Players who win the Super Bowl describe it as the "ultimate achievement" in their sport, and in addition to the pride and money they also receive the coveted Super Bowl Ring.  

Created by ESPN.Com, "A Story behind Every Ring" tells the many fascinating stories of players, coaches, and managers who have won the Super Bowl since its inception in 1967.  Fans can browse by year to get an insider's glimpse into the tales behind the past 40 Super Bowls, watch a video called "Ringmasters" that shows how these special rings are made, and get answers to 20 questions about "Bling Basics".  

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/playoffs06/rings
 

The 40 Best Celebrity Rumors of All Time  

Celebrity gossip hounds will definitely want to check out this fun piece, from the December issue of the always provocative Nerve Magazine.  It lists the "40 Best Celebrity Rumors Ever", including memorable urban legends about Walt Disney, Jennifer Lopez, Michael Jackson, David Bowie, and Marilyn Monroe.  

http://www.nerve.com/dispatches/nerveeditors/40celebrityrumors/01/