When I saw this thread I clicked on the first few links and my thoughts where as follows:
Earthquakes.
China
Russia selling arms to Iran? No shit they've been doing that for decades.
Close thread read something more interesting.
I think Patch's point was that while 1 random link might draw interest a thread full of them is quickly dismissed as random crap not worth any attention.
If I were you, which I'm not, I'd put this thread on ignore.
If I were me, which I am, I'd put this thread on ignore. So I will.