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Recent Headlines: The Marvels of DNA Testing
2/9/10
-Other Exciting News
DNA testing has come a long way and today, as it's being used to trace the ancestry of the ancient bones discovered during archeological digs. Researchers in Italy are all abuzz because they learned something quite surprising and intriguing when they tested the ancient mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) from one of the skeletons found buried in an ancient Roman cemetery. The bones, which date back 2,000 years, show a link to East Asian ancestry.
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Ancient Medical Cures
2/9/10
-Ancient Civilizations
It's amazing that some of the methods of treating health problems still have ties to ancient medical cures used by the Greeks and Egyptians. By trial and error, people of the past were able to create a range of remedies without the advanced technology we have today. In this article, you will learn some of the medical insight that has survived over the centuries.
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Motorcycling Couple Spotted UFO
2/8/10
-UFO and Alien Section
A recently submitted UFO report coming out after almost 40 years of silence is finally being released by the observer in a report that tells the story of two individuals who were riding their motorcycle at night when they spotted something that would change their lives forever.
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Witness Describes Bizarre Creature in California
2/8/10
-UFO and Alien Section
There are several schools of thought on the prospect of alien visitors. Of course the very concept of an alien is a very generalized idea. And when the possibility is opened up for one alien race, perhaps there are other possibilities as well. Of course with possibilities this wide, it's difficult to imagine witnesses of only one type of creature. It is with this in mind that we hear a story from Victorville California of a woman who in the late hours of the night spotted a bizarre creature near her home.
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US Space Travel Could be Eclipsed by China
2/7/10
-NASA Articles
As NASA is expected to seek funding from private organizations under the new spending plan and retire the current space capsule, China expresses a great deal of interest in putting its own astronauts on the moon. The Chinese Space Agency suggests it could do so within the next decade. The move is being called the dawn of a new age of space exploration, while others lament the US' potential loss of Lunar supremacy.
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New Zealand's Ghost a Reminder of Spiritual Photography
2/7/10
-Ghost And Paranormal
Recently a group of New Zealanders photographing around New Zealand's haunted hot spots in St. Bathans snapped a quite unexpected picture through a window at another supposedly not haunted building. When it came back, they were surprised to find that of all the photographs of near misses, they had caught sight of what appeared to be a human shape in the other building. What does this newest case tell us about ghost photography?
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Haunted Bridge Moved. Will Ghosts Follow?
2/7/10
-Ghost And Paranormal
Pleasant Hill Road Bridge, as it is known to locals in Etowah county, Alabama, has been cut in half and moved to another location. And some are asking if the paranormal entities attached to it will move with the bridge, haunt the newly created one where it once stood, or disappear entirely forever.
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Ancient Embalming vs Modern Embalming
2/7/10
-Ancient Civilizations
In 3000 BC, the ancient Egyptians relied on aromatic resins from trees and plants as a way of saying farewell to their dead. This process is called embalming, which is still used today – but in a different manner. In this article, you will learn how ancient embalmers handled dead bodies compared to the modern version of embalming.
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Ancient Cremation vs Modern Cremation: Part II
2/6/10
-Information and Theories
By the time 100 AD rolled around, the use of cremation fires tapered off. One of the reasons the practice suffered in popularity was the spread of Christianity. The early church did not come right out and ban this form of burial, but the burning of a body was extremely frowned upon. For starters, it's a practice associated with Pagans. Secondly, the act of bringing a corpse to ash goes against the belief that resurrection of the body will take place on Judgment Day.
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Ancient Cremation vs Modern Cremation: Part I
2/6/10
-Information and Theories
The practice of transforming a corpse into inorganic elements with the help of fire is a Western world technique is often traced back to the ancient Greeks – around 1,000 BC. Later on, the Romans took notice and embraced the ritual, where the term we use today originates from the Latin cremare, which means 'to burn up.' In this article, you will learn how the methods of cremation have changed over the centuries.
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The Mystery of the 13 Souls
2/6/10
-Ghost And Paranormal
The mystery of the 13 souls is the result of a massive fire in the now incredibly haunted Joelma building in Sao Paulo Brazil which claimed 148 lives, injured hundreds more, and left a lasting scar in the community ever since. The incident in 1978 is still remembered as one of the most devastating high rise building fires aside from 9/11 to ever occur.
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Using Animals as Part of a Burial Custom
2/5/10
-Ancient Civilizations
The burial customs of the hominids that predated the Neanderthal man included leaving the dead above ground. This method is often confused with the term 'exposure,' which actually means the deliberate practice of displaying the deceased in such a way that it could be devoured by carnivorous animals. Often times, the body was situated on a platform of some sort, but the main idea was to allow animals to do 'their dirty work.'
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String of Animal Attacks on Infrastructure
2/5/10
-Simply Unexplainable
Is it that these attacks are becoming more frequent, or is it merely our consciousness is more attuned to these animal attacks on major infrastructure? This week in the news already three major cases of animal attacks are being broadcast as infrastructure finds itself under attack from underground, in the sea, and from the air.
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Burial Customs – Using Water to Bury the Dead
2/4/10
-Ancient Civilizations
Dating back before the 7th century in England and Iceland, the custom of water burial has morphed into many different meanings over the years. Usually, when people hear about water burials, they think of a member of the military being sealed in a coffin and after a brief ceremony, is sent into the sea. Others may imagine the sprinkling of cremated remains over a body of water.
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Hubble Detects Unidentified Flying Object
2/3/10
-Space and Astrology
Last week the Hubble Telescope detected an object moving eleven thousand miles per hour streaking across the sky ninety million miles from Earth between Mars and Jupiter through an asteroid belt. The massive object has been met with a small amount of head scratching and a story that it is likely just a comet blasted into a strange shape by other bodies in space.
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Would Alien Disclosure Have an Effect on Religion?
2/3/10
-Information and Theories
One of the primary questions that arises in the light of a revelation by aliens is "Would religion survive?" The question is more in depth and varied than could possibly be satisfactorily and responsibly answered with a simple answer, but let's take a bit of a more in-depth look at the factors involved and the groups who would be most affected. In the end, I think we will find that the answer is as complex and dynamic as every individual involved.
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Allghoi Khorkhoi
2/3/10
-Simply Unexplainable
The Allghoi Khorkhoi, as it is called, must be the most elusive living creature in the whole of the Gobi desert. And despite this, it is still a brightly lit and aggressive creature for those who have the unfortunate fate of encountering it first hand. Those who recognize the disturbing description may know it better as the "Mongolian Death Worm."
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Plane Disappeared After 1978 UFO Report
2/3/10
-UFO and Alien Section
The Valentich incident is often cited as one of the only instances of a UFO report actually resulting in the permanent disappearance of a pilot while in the air. It hovered within his field of view, according to transmissions between him and air traffic controllers. Then, suddenly the young pilot became panicked, and reported that the object was chasing him. Then, soon after he disappeared forever.
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Professor: Life on Earth Came from Other Planets
2/3/10
-Information and Theories
A professor from Cardiff University, Chandra Wickramasinghe, has made the claim that life on Earth was likely brought here from somewhere else some 3.8 billion years ago. Panspermia, or life being seeded on Earth from other planets, has once again made its way into the news as Wickramasinghe's claim fleshes out.
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Medical Mysteries – Growing "Second Skeletons"
2/2/10
-Simply Unexplainable
Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (also referred to as the 'second skeleton' or FOP) is an extremely rare medical condition that shows documented cases as far back as the 17th century. Physicians are still stumped as to how soft tissue has the ability to transform into bone.
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Tools of an Astronomer: Radios and Photographs
2/2/10
-Space and Astrology
When it comes to exploring the great unknown in space, an astronomer uses much more than just a telescope. They also use a wide range of concepts and tools to observe and gather data. In this article, you will learn what equips an astronomer with the knowledge and capability of researching the sky, stars and planets.
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Powerful Laser to Create Fusion Reaction in 2010
2/2/10
-Technology Articles
A 10-story tall laser set up at the National Ignition Facility (NIF) at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory will soon be completed in the hopes it will be a key step toward free energy for the entire planet. The new facility will fire a laser that will hopefully create a chain reaction that will allow scientists to study fusion and release massive amounts of electrical energy to draw enough energy to power billions of homes across the planet.
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Newspapers of 2000: No Such Thing as Snow by 2010
2/1/10
-Unexplainable Weather
A few newspapers in the United Kingdom ten years ago ran a story that snow would be a thing of the past by the year 2010. As the US and UK both contend with a massive nationwide snowstorm that slowed down traffic and ultimately grabbed the Midwest, many are wondering why the claim made it into print.
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Alligator Found Near Kansas Nuclear Plant Discharge
2/1/10
-Simply Unexplainable
In Kansas an alligator was discovered in the dead of winter floating dead near a warm water flow from a nuclear plant. The incredible find has led many to wonder what the creature could possibly be doing so far from home, and how it could have learned to use warm water flows to keep itself from freezing to death in the extreme cold weather.
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Astronomy Tools: Math and Physics
1/31/10
-Space and Astrology
Astronomers use a great deal of concepts related to physics. This field brings to light information surrounding the nature of light, gravity and orbital motion. In this article, you will learn some of the standards of measurement associated with physics and mathematics and how it pertains to astronomy.
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Disciplines that Help Astronomers
1/31/10
-Space and Astrology
According to the infamous astronomer Carl Sagan, astronomy is the study of everything. Besides peering into the sky with a telescope, an astronomer has to learn and dabble in other fields, such as geography. It is not uncommon for an astronomer to study chemistry, physics, seismology, biology, meteorology, computer science and quantum physics. In this article, you will learn the different fields that make astronomers more equipped to explore outer space.
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Astronomy Concept: Electromagnetic Spectrum
1/31/10
-Space and Astrology
Also known as the EM-band, the electromagnetic spectrum made many stops on the road to scientific discovery before astronomers recognized the gamma rays and radio waves that it contained. In this article, you will learn of the contributions made by such scientific greats, including Sir Isaac Newton and Sir William Herschel.
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The Mystery of Leonardo da Vinci
1/31/10
-Information and Theories
Leonardo di Vinci is best known for his infamous paintings, sketches and other artworks, but there's always been a mystery surrounding the subject of one of his most well known of paintings – the Mona Lisa. It seems that a group of Italian scientists wish to exhume the remains believed to belong to Leonardo da Vinci in an effort to reconstruct his face using the skull. Why? There is a belief brewing that the Mona Lisa could possibly be a self-portrait of da Vinci himself.
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Interesting Religious Facts
1/31/10
-Religion Articles
When reading the Book of Esther, you may find that it is the only book in the Bible that fails to make mention of God. In this article, you will find additional religious facts, including information on patron saints and early beliefs.
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Holy Relics – Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Ways
1/31/10
-Religion Articles
In the world of holy relics, the Roman Catholic Church created a classification system: first class, second class, and third class – to signify the importance of holy objects. In this article, you will learn more about the categories, as well as some of the characteristics of relics examined by the Eastern Orthodox Church.
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A List of Authentic and Claimed Holy Relics
1/31/10
-Religion Articles
A relic is an object or personal possession that carries religious significance. In many instances, the relic is the supposed body part of a highly regarded figure. Over the years, holy relics have surfaced throughout the world with claims of that a single item is housed in more than one place at the same time. In this article, you will encounter a handful of important relics – some real and others simply false claims.
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5 Year Old Reports UFO as a Round Plane
1/31/10
-UFO and Alien Section
A five year old girl has reported a UFO as a "round plane" in a move that is making a lot of people take notice primarily because she didn't report a UFO, but rather a "round plane," with no direct connection to alien involvement. As a result, the father of the girl has taken his story to the Mutual UFO Network along with a drawing of a round craft she drew subsequently that looks exactly like a traditional UFO.
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Interesting Ancient Civilization Facts
1/30/10
-Information and Theories
From the concept of heaven to a first in the world of candy making, the ancient world is filled with many interesting facts – like discontinued medical cures we'd certainly deem outrageous and a rather gruesome way to play soccer.
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A Controversial Biblical Woman – Bathsheba (Part III)
1/30/10
-Religion Articles
With her husband dead, Bathsheba paid her respects, but it wasn’t long before she changed locations. According to 2 Samuel 11:26-27, "When the mourning was over, David sent and brought her to his house, and she became his wife, and bore him a son." This article illustrates what happened to their first son.
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Interesting Ancient Civilization Facts: Sports, Medicine & Religion
1/30/10
-Information and Theories
**image1***Performance-enhancing drugs taken during ancient days? A doctor that killed more people than saved lives? These are just some of the topics discussed in this article that focuses on interesting facts of ancient civilizations.
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A Controversial Biblical Woman – Bathsheba (Part II)
1/30/10
-Religion Articles
Defying a king was unheard of. King David had sent 'messengers' to bring Bathsheba to him, which symbolizes his intentions to forcefully bring her back, as he sent more than one person to illustrate his command. After sleeping with Bathsheba, he did not keep her, but sent her back home. Oftentimes, she is portrayed as being greedy or manipulative. However, it seems that she was treated unfairly and 'used.'
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A Controversial Biblical Woman – Bathsheba (Part I)
1/30/10
-Religion Articles
If there were an award for the most criticized woman in the Bible, Bathsheba would most likely receive the majority of votes. From preachers to religious commentators, the woman known as the 'daughter of the oath' is involved in a tale of deceit, murder, and several other wrongdoings. In this article, we explore the reason she is one of the most controversial women in the Bible.
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Skeleton on Moon Source Discovered
1/30/10
-UFO and Alien Section
A mysterious story running through internet forums from 2008 is making a comeback as a Clinton Era report of a NASA cover-up is reanimating an age old question that is sometimes quoted as evidence of activity on the moon, "Who did the skeleton Apollo 11 Astronauts discovered on the moon belong to?" According to the legend, Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong discovered a skeleton on the moon wearing a plaid button up shirt and ripped blue jeans along with bare footprints and photographed both.
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Do UFOs Interfere with Nuclear Weapons?
1/30/10
-UFO and Alien Section
Over the years, several reports of close encounters near nuclear facilities by military forces have leaked into the mainstream. Is there more to this than a few misidentified conventional aircraft? Unless the witnesses are absolutely lying, there appears to be something to this strange concept, as the craft they identify apparently are not only the typical lights and discs spotted by many ground observers, but are often accompanied by electrical failures the likes of which are unheard of at these near foolproof facilities.
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Drug to Increase Survival Despite Trauma
1/30/10
-Technology Articles
A new drug being researched by scientists is hoping to increase the survival rates of many soldiers on the battlefield who have been exposed to traumatic injuries far greater than anything some would have been able to survive before. The drug is expected to save many lives, but also raises a serious ethical questions about our own mortality.
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Foods of the Bible: Bread, Wheat, Flour
1/29/10
-Religion Articles
Different types of bread have been mentioned in the Bible, depending on the group of people in question. For instance, the Jews used wheat as a main ingredient in their bread, alongside other grains. In this article, you will learn some of the different ways bread is prepared, as well as passages that mention wheat and flour.
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Haunted Alabama – State Capitol Building & More
1/29/10
-Ghost And Paranormal
From the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa to the State Capitol Building, the state of Alabama has its fair share of haunted tales and interesting ghosts. In this article, you will encounter reported incidents and paranormal activity thought to take place at the University of Montevallo, Hudson House, and Huntingdon College.
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More Haunted Colleges in Alabama
1/29/10
-Ghost And Paranormal
The next time you pass by the University of North Alabama in Florence, keep in mind the potential for paranormal exploration. You will certainly find a handful of ghost stories and haunted tales connected to the school. In this article, paranormal activity cited at Heritage Bible College, Troy State University, and Stillman College are also discussed.
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Haunted Colleges in Alabama
1/29/10
-Ghost And Paranormal
If you're in the mood for investigating haunted colleges in Alabama, perhaps you'd like to explore one of the learning institutions mentioned in this article – like the Athens State College. At this school, it is said that a ghostly death scene dating back to the Civil War days takes place on the premises.
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Foods of the Bible: Figs, Grapes, Raisins, Barley
1/29/10
-Religion Articles
The things we eat today are much different than what was served during Biblical times. However, some food items have stood the test of time – offering sustenance that has evolved over time. In this article, you will learn more about figs, grapes, raisins and barley.
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Who Got What Out of the Swine Flu
1/29/10
-Information and Theories
A lot of people took the swine flu idea and used it to fill in the blanks of their darkest fears. All over the world people were terrified that the disease would cripple them forever, would take their life, and be a pretext for the world to become a generally more oppressive and dangerous place. Paranoia of every level was exercised. Now that Swine Flu is no longer in the news, and as the death toll of the disease barely reached a third of the normal seasonal flu, let's take a look at who benefited from the disease.
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The Death of the Somerton Man
1/29/10
-Simply Unexplainable
Perhaps one of the greatest unsolved mysteries of the past 100 years is the Somerton man, discovered leaning against a sea wall in the middle of Somerton Beach. The case has everything needed for a classic enigma, and quite a few more elements that are maddeningly perplexing, such as the curious code discovered linked to the case, and the fact that the man's death may have been from a poison that is undetectable by science.
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Interesting Headlines of January 2010
1/28/10
-Information and Theories
From the discovery of a giant spider whose habitat is threatened by mining projects or information regarding witchcraft in Peru's past, the headlines of January 2010 have been quite interesting. In this article, you will learn more about the spider species and what artifacts archeologists in the Middle East have found.
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Scientific Contributions of Nikola Tesla II
1/28/10
-Information and Theories
When it comes to the inventions of Nikola Tesla, some have been the center of controversy and mystery. For example, did Tesla create an electric car that could travel up to 90 mph? In this article, you will also learn a bit about his Egg of Columbus and oscillator inventions.
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Scientific Contributions of Nikola Tesla I
1/28/10
-Information and Theories
Nikola Tesla made his mark in the fields of science and electricity, and with a multitude of inventions that have shaped the equipment and machines we use today. He owned more than 300 patents for a great deal of items. In this article, you will learn of some of his resourceful contributions, including the Tesla coil, Tesla turbine, and the death ray.
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