Perthshire - Offering A Piece Of Scotland For Everyone

Once seen as the biggest county in Scotland (hence it’s name the ‘Big County’), Perthshire may have seen a slow decline in popularity over the last five or six decades due to the development boom within cities such as Edinburgh and Glasgow in nearby counties, but for those who care to take a trip to Perthshire today, they soon know all too well just how fantastic a county it actually is.

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10 Ways to Get Away with Murder [Infographic]

Most people falsely believe that they can commit a murder with just any old pair of rubber gloves, roll of duct tape or pair of protective glasses that they happen to have among their household effects, and then clean up the aftermath of the killing with their usual brand of detergent. This really isn't the case, though, so before you carry out that murder, you need to familiarize yourself with some shopping techniques that successful murderers know by heart.

When shopping for your murder supplies, always go to a rather large store. It's best to avoid paying with a credit card because that can leave a trail. Pay with cash, destroy your receipts and shop for your murder needs at least one entire month prior to when you plan to commit the crime.

Don't trust standard detergent to clean up that pesky evidence that murder can result in. Use a detergent containing oxygen bleach for best results.

Three Memorable Stage-to-Film Adaptations

Hollywood film makers have been quick to capitalise on the Broadway and West End success of theatre productions by rolling out movie versions on a regular basis for decades now.
Some adaptations do well at the box office - some flop in dramatic fashion!

Here are three of the more successful stage-to-film adaptations to have gone from the theatre to the big screen in recent years.

Your Chances of Dying [Infographic]

Many people consider adrenaline sports like skydiving, hockey and bungee jumping to be high risk. While these sports do have an element of danger, most people die for more mundane reasons. The leading causes of death in the United States include heart disease, cancer and diabetes.

Every year, thousands of people die in automobile accidents. Since people are familiar and comfortable with driving, they may not understand the element of risk whenever one gets behind the wheel. In many cases, driving a vehicle can expose an individual to a higher level of risk than a sport like skydiving.

There are hundreds of traffic accidents every day in the United States. On average, a person is killed in a vehicle accident every 90 seconds. Since these events are common, they don't receive a lot of news coverage.
A skydiving accident or death in another extreme sport will receive extensive news coverage.

19 Types of Christians [Infographic]

What do you think of when you think of a Christian? Do you picture somebody in a suit and tie voicing a prayer in King James English? Or maybe you imagine a monk in robe chanting ancient songs as he shuffles silently through a monastery. Perhaps you even imagine a hippie playing a guitar in park as he lets passers by know that "Jesus is so groovy". All of those descripions would be correct.

Just as the world is filled with all different types of people, Christianity is filled with a wide variety of Christians. Gone are the days of easily recognizing a Christian on the street by the dour expression and Bible tucked under the arm. Instead, Christians can look like pretty much anybody.

While not exhaustive, here is an pointedly honest and occasionally humorous list of 19 different types of Christians that covers many of the viewpoints, lifestyles, and behaviors of professed followers of Christ.

Doctor Who Spotted in New York

'Doctor Who' is one of the longest running science-fiction series originating from the United Kingdom to date. In a nutshell, the television show documents the adventures of one Time Lord, an ancient humanoid race, the Doctor, traveling with an assistant referred as a companion inside the time traveling spacecraft TARDIS.

The science-fiction show is so popular that the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff, Wales, hosted the first official convention this year in a weekend in March. The convention attracted fans from as far away as Canada, the United States, Australia and New Zealand. Matt Smith, the current Doctor, and Karen Gillan, the departing companion Amy Pond, attended the convention to meet fans from all over the world according to BBC.

Previously showcased in London, the Doctor Who Experience will exhibit sets, props and memorabilia from the popular show in Cardiff Bay later this year according to BBC News. Based on the London attendance, the Doctor Who Experience is expected to draw the attention of up to 250,000 visitors per year.

The ultimate Guide to James Bond Vehicles [Infographic]

Its 50th anniversary time for James Bond come this October. The time is perfect to go through several vehicles used by Bond all through his journey extraordinaire. Most of these vehicles had important roles to play in his adventures. While some of these vehicles were used by Bond himself, others were used by villains. Interestingly, James Bond used cars of different models including Bentley, Lotus, SAAB, Ford, General Motors, Chrysler, and Alfa Romeo. However, the choice of Ian Fleming, James Bond creator, was a model of Bentley that didn’t exist in reality. Interestingly, none of the vehicles used in the Bond’s movies contained gadgets that were used in the movie itself! One of the earliest vehicles to have been used in James Bond movies was a “Dragon tank” that is well remembered by viewers for spewing fires on hapless people. “Chevrolet Bel Air” was the first car to have driven in a James Bond Movie. Other prominent vehicles to have been used in the earliest films include Aston Martin DB3 and Bentley Mark IV. Some of the popular vehicles to have been used in the 70s include Ford Custom 500, Honda ATV, and Mercedes-Benz W115. The films in the 80s saw vehicles like Lotus Espirit Turbo, Ford LTD, etc. The vehicles used in the 90s included BMW Z8, BMW R1200 motorcycle. Some of the recently used vehicles in Bond movies were Aston Martin DB3, Ford Mondeo and Volvo S40T5. 

Seven Things To See Before You Die – Without Leaving The UK

Is it just me, or does it seem that dying happy costs a lot of money these days? Niagara Falls, the Great Wall, the Pyramids; if you legitimately took the time and expense to visit all the sites you are supposed to sea before you die then you’d better be prepared to shuffle off your mortal coil a penniless pauper.

It seems like such a tremendous waste when there are so many marvels of the world available on your very doorstep. Forget the Seven Wonders of the World in all of their overseas extravagance, here are Seven Wonders of the United Kingdom, all of which can be appreciated with nothing more than a train ticket and some good quality walking boots.

Google: Behind the Numbers [Infographic]

Going online has become almost ubiquitous with using one of Google's services. The name of its search engine has followed in the footsteps of the trademarks Xerox and Kleenex and become a verb. People will often drop the fact that they are "going to Google" something into casual conversation and nobody thinks anything of it.


A substantial portion of the world's population makes multiple visits to Google every month. The amount of time that people collectively spend on Google each month is long enough for all the mammals walking on land today to have evolved. Fueling all that data use takes a tremendous amount of electric power, too.


All of that popularity has made Google a giant to contend with in the business world. The company's annual revenue exceeds the combined gross domestic product of more than two dozen countries. Much of that revenue comes from shady advertisers hawking sometimes barely legal wares.

How To Survive a Nuclear Holocaust [Infographic]

A nuclear holocaust can be a challenging for many single moms and family-makers. While it can be challenging to plan in advance for a nuclear holocaust, there are several simple things that can turn the end of humanity into an enjoyable event for one's family.

It's a good idea to fabricate a bomb shelter before a nuclear holocaust. While a full-featured nuclear bomb shelter with life support systems can cost millions of dollars, it's a good investment for many families. Many nuclear bomb shelter companies offer financing plans to help split the cost of installation over a few months.

In some cases, nuclear fallout will require one's family to live underground for hundreds of years. Since this is longer than the average human lifespan, survivors must reproduce underground. To avoid incest, it's essential to invite non-relatives into one's shelter. This will help ensure that humanity can survive into the future.

Magnifying the Universe [Infographic]

If you are curious about the size of the universe, you will find it useful to change your Earth-bound perspective by imagining the very smallest things and the very largest things inside it. When you gaze into the night sky, you can see the glow of the Milky Way galaxy in which we live. Beyond that, you will realize that there are other enormous galaxies surrounding us in space, each capable of hosting solar systems that may be home to alien life forms.

As you magnify the universe, you will get a feel for how big the Earth is compared to other planets in our solar system, as well as the moon of our planet compared to the moons orbiting other planets such as Mars or Jupiter. You can also begin to compare the size of smaller objects, such as the cells that make up each person’s body or the atoms that constitute the building blocks for all matter in the universe.

The Science Behind Celebrity Breakdowns [Infographic]

We live in a world where millions of people are diagnosed with mental illnesses. Though most do not have public breakdowns, it should not come as a surprise that celebrity breakdowns are often the result of mental disorders.


Some breakdowns are thought to be symptoms of bipolar disorder, which is accompanied by mood swings. Obsessive-compulsive disorder can also present bizarre behavior, as is shown in the cases of Howard Hughes and Howie Mandel. It should also come as no surprise that there are plenty of celebrities who think a bit too highly of themselves, also known as narcissistic personality disorder. Celebrities are not, however, above experiencing depression and suicidal thoughts.


Some of the most popular breakdowns in entertainment news, such as Mel Gibson’s anti-Semitic, racist and sexist tirades, are thought to be related to a mental illness or personality disorder. Understanding psychology can help us understand the breakdowns of the celebrities we know and love, including Lindsay Lohan and Courtney Love.