Carrots

One of the more intriguing news stories to catch my eye recently was a report on research that boiling carrots whole locks in more nutrients - especially falcarinol, an anti-cancer compound.

The study was led by Dr Kirsten Brandt of Newcastle University in the UK, and was presented at NutrEvent in France.

Active kids say slim "Children who did 15 minutes a day of moderate exercise -- equivalent to a brisk walk -- were 50 percent less likely than inactive children to be obese". This could just as easily mean that kids who are already overweight shy away from moderate exercise.

McRawChicken This unfortunate person had their McChicken served raw. McDonald's response: "yeah...um...I don't know how that happened.".

Stroll Smart A stroller that allows Mom or Dad to be "hands-free" while jogging with a stroller.

Two Scottish scientists have managed to convert the humble carrot in a building material. The material (called "Curran") could be used to make fishing rods, snowboards, and even battleship components.