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Amazing places at Google Earth.<br /><br />COORDINATES:<br />HERE<br /><br />SHARK:<br />31 59'20.53"S 152 34'18.47"E<br /><br />GEOGLYPH IN CHILE:<br />19 56'56.76"S 69 38'2.07"W<br /><br />USA BUSH:<br />41 51'26.99"N 121 29'25.75"W<br /><br />HORSE#1:<br />50 39'26.33"N 2 24'14.92"W<br /><br />ARROW IN PERU:<br />14 32'45.28"S 75 9'35.85"W<br /><br />"FACE":<br />33 55'37.16"N 117 34'8.58"W<br /><br />LINES IN PERU (NAZCA):<br />14 33'9.40"S 75 10'36.74"W<br /><br />"UFO"#1 IN SPITSBERGEN:<br />78 38'29.61"N 15 7'5.50"E<br /><br />GEO-FORM:<br />19 37'40.75"S 69 58'46.35"W<br /><br />HORSE#2<br />54 13'29.68"N 1 12'44.46"W<br /><br />GEOGLIPHS IN HILE:<br />19 12'13.45"S 70 0'30.41"W<br /><br />ELEPHANTS IN AFRICA;<br />10 54'12.65"N 19 55'56.05"E<br /><br />BIG RABBIT:<br />44 14'39.77"N 7°46'10.71"E<br /><br />SIGN:<br />37 37'38.69"N 116 50'48.38"W<br /><br />HORSE#3<br />51 19'16.29"N 1 45'22.76"W<br /><br />DINO:<br />42 4'34.14"N 2 21'21.93"W<br /><br />"UFO"#2:<br />45 42'11.97"N 21 18'7.81"E<br /><br />BIG INSCRIPTIONS IN CHILE:<br />17 58'20.55"S 70 14'12.89"W<br /><br />SMILE:<br />43 25'44.84"N 80 19'51.12"W
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176258155739752849.post-38510866997714616102011-06-11T07:15:00.000-07:002011-06-11T07:15:46.510-07:00The secret of the cat in ancient EgyptSource : http://useit.vn/content/view/847/44/lang,english<br />
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Unlike some other animals, the cat was not primarily associated with an important local deity at the beginning of Egyptian time. It never attained a truly elected 'official' status which would have enabled it to become a full member of the divine community encountered on the walls of Egyptian temples. But in spite of all this, the cat's popularity eventually surpassed that of any other animal and reached far beyond Egypt's boundaries.<br />
The earliest feline cat goddess recorded was called Mafdet and is described in the Pyramid Texts as killing a serpent with her claws. But the most famous cat goddesses in the world, first revered by the ancient Egyptians were Bastet (also known as Bast, Pasch, Ubasti) and the lion-headed Sekhmet.<br />
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Bastet was often depicted as having the body of a woman and the head of a domestic cat. She was associated with the Eye of Ra, acting within the sun god's power. The Egyptians loved Bastet so much that she became a household goddess and protector of women, children and domestic cats. She was also the goddess of sunrise, music, dance, pleasure, as well as family, fertility and birth. <br />
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Her supposed evil counterpart was the goddess Sekhmet who represented the cat goddess' destructive force. She is known as the goddess of war and pestilence. But even she was tamed by Ra (who supposedly got her drunk) and she eventually became the powerful protector of humans. Together, Bastet and Sekhmet represented the balance of the forces of nature.<br />
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Cats began to appear on objects of everyday life. There were gold cats on intricate bracelets, small golden cat pendants, cats amulets made of soapstone for necklaces and rings. Women made up their faces holding mirrors with cats on the wooden handles and on their cosmetic pots. The best part was that ordinary people could enjoy the protection of the cat goddess through their amulets on their clothing or around their necks or in their earlobes. Cats even figured in dream interpretation. In one book of ancient dreams, it was said that if a man sees a cat in a dream, it means he will have a good harvest.<br />
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In the late periods of Egyptian history, the popularity of the cat increased and a great many bronze cat statuettes were made; most were intended for shrines or funerary purposes. Most had pierced ears and silver or gold earrings. Their eyes were made of inlaid rock crystal or a similar opaque material. The ancient Egyptians considered the female cat as a good mother, and there have been several statues of mother cats and kittens discovered.<br />
Cats were held in such high esteem that at one point, the penalty for killing a cat-even accidentally-was death.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176258155739752849.post-10414198849638801572011-03-01T12:00:00.000-08:002011-03-01T12:00:00.262-08:00EARTH MYSTERY: Modern technology in ancient times???<object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Ymf4-Knawys?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Ymf4-Knawys?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object><br />
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Many archeological discoveries around the world, have details that suggests a baffling similarity with modern technologies and devices reported by ancient civilizations, MAINLY the ones used by some "gods" or "deities". Some details of sculptures are so scandalous that many non-orthodox researchers and scientists, seriously consider that indeed did exist one or more advanced civilizations in remote times. But we got three issues here: Why these possible technologies were related ONLY to gods and not common people?? Who were these "gods"?? What happened with them??Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176258155739752849.post-78309558123740417342011-02-25T12:00:00.001-08:002011-02-25T12:00:03.921-08:00NASA UFO BANNED VIDEO!!! CRAZY!!!<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/l_zMaSPPdpQ?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/l_zMaSPPdpQ?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br />
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Lots, lots, lots of objects surroundin´ the Discovery Shuttle!!! Poppin´ in the screen from everywhere!!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176258155739752849.post-53436340123660786832011-02-20T12:00:00.000-08:002011-02-20T12:00:03.415-08:00What is paranormalEverything unexplainable, of course! OK, maybe it's too much, but I think it is easier to say what can not be classified as paranormal. Everything explainable won't be paranormal. Personally, I can not classify mysterious places (Bermuda Triangle, Tunguska) and UFO phenomenon to paranormal, most of cryptozoological phenomena can't be classify as paranormal either (remember, "most"). Thank goodness there is a lot of space in our database so we will discuss these things on our website.<br />
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Most people when they hear "paranormal" they think of "ghosts" and "haunted homes". This is true of course, but is it everything? Nope, generally all types of ghost and spirit encounters can be classify as paranormal, yes - from home haunting (both intelligent haunts and residual haunting), ghostly apparitions and personal poltergeist activity (sometimes referred as "the noisy ghost" which isn't very true in most cases), to encounters with Banshee and The Grim Reaper, Doppelganger and Vardoger phenomena too. All kinds of psychic abilities like psychokinesis, telepathy, remote viewing, as well as telepathy with animals and telepathy between siblings can be thrown into paranormal category as well. Unexplainable events in specific locations might be classify as paranormal, but in most cases it depends on person investigating. Good news is that classification in this case is very elastic :).<br />
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It is important to know that paranormal does not means "unexplainable at all', but "unexplainable at this time". The world "paranormal" itself might sound a little negative among some people, which is wrong, at least for me, because I'm using this word to describe events that can not be explained right now, and definitely need to be studied closer, while some people, mostly scientists and close-minded pseudo-skeptics can't even accept the possibility that the phenomena in question might be explained one day.<br />
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Now, why can't I classify UFO and Bermuda Triangle as paranormal? Both phenomena are mysterious indeed, yet... exactly - they're mysterious, extraordinary, but exept this, I really can't find anything paranormal.<br />
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A big part of the mediums job during a paranormal investigation is knowing when to speak and when to remain silent, regardless of what may be coming through at the moment. If the team is in the process of an EVP (electronic voice phenomena) session for example or trying other forms of communication through scientific methods, it's important to learn to wait and take a mental note of what you are feeling at that moment. and share it with the team at an appropriate time. This is to not only ensure the balance of the paranormal investigation, but also that even in the role of a medium you are helping the technical side by not getting in the way so to speak.<br />
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It would be a disservice to everyone if a medium just walked through a location talking the entire paranormal investigation disregarding the roles of his/her teammates. Just as it would be if the scientific side was to disregard their spiritual tools which can provide insights and information as well. Some teams have trouble finding this steady balance or choose to not use mediums at all, while other just seem to "click" naturally using all methods. Finding the right team to work with is important, and it can take some time, practice, and learning from one another on how to be the most efficient. Most importantly, everyone should feel equally involved in a paranormal investigation regardless of role.<br />
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Another great asset in having a medium as part of a <b>paranormal investigation team </b>is having one experienced in helping spirits to cross over, or can perform a blessing/cleansing if needed or requested. Especially in handling residential cases when most often a family is frightened and not sure what to do, which is why the call upon an investigation group to help in the first place. Even if the team captures scientific evidence for the client to review, what is really being done to help other then validating the family's claims? This is where the spiritual side of a team comes into play as well, providing not only information, but also a solution to the haunting.<br />
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On the flip side, I feel it is extremely important for mediums involved in paranormal research to be well versed in the scientific methods and uses of different instruments. Cross training mediums not only makes them an asset in being able to pick up instruments and help in scientific investigating. But also gives them a better knowledge of what his or her teammates are doing and what indicators they are looking for. A deep understanding of everyone's role and method of research is the key to success. I personally, find the use of scientific tools to be fascinating and enjoy going over evidence with the eye of a sceptic. It helps keep our field honest, and mediums should take part and become experienced in all avenues of paranormal investigation.<br />
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This is a brief overview of what I feel are great mind sets and methods for mediums as well as others, to insure a paranormal investigation has a healthy balance of spiritual or scientific aspects of research. When individuals performing various duties work in unison as a cohesive team, the outcomes are most often a smooth and wonderful paranormal investigation with all goals being achieved.<br />
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-Medium Renso Ryokan<br />
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Under Creative Commons License: AttributionUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176258155739752849.post-60681307433550819432011-02-10T12:00:00.000-08:002011-02-10T12:00:06.094-08:00How To Become A Paranormal Investigator And Start Your Own ClubSo many people have dreams of becoming a paranormal investigator but nobody ever follows them through. It's a fact that it would be very difficult to make a living out of paranormal investigation but it can be done. Starting your own <b>paranormal investigation group </b>could not only help you succeed with your dream but could be a very rewarding hobby. The top three things people need to think about when making a group are; where can I get business from? Where can I investigate? What will I need?<br />
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Where can I get people interested?<br />
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Finding like minded people can be a fairly difficult task, especially when you are dealing with hunting ghosts or searching for UFOs. That said, there are plenty of people in exactly the same situation as you. Try searching online for local paranormal groups, every town has one. Go along to a meeting and do some networking, tell the members that you are thinking about forming your own group. Advertise in your local newspaper or send flyers around your local area. You will be surprised at how many people would be interested.<br />
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Where can I investigate?<br />
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Ask around in your local area about hunted locations or areas where people have seen UFOs or anything of interest. I have no doubts whatsoever that somebody you know or a friend of a friend has had some kind of <b>paranormal experience</b>. Don't be afraid to ask people about their experiences, after ll, that's what being a paranormal investigator is all about. Once you have found a location then ask the owners if you can investigate with your team, if they say they want some money then offer them money and charge the members of your research group to come on the investigation.<br />
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What will I need?<br />
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Its nothing like ghost busters I can tell you that much! You don't need expensive equipment and fancy recording gear to conduct and investigation. Just a torch, camera, video recorder and some type of data recording software would suffice. The chances are people you know or even members of your paranormal investigation group will own something of use. Ask them to bring it along and let them have some money off for the night. People will be more than happy to help out if it means there will be more of a chance of seeing something.<br />
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Remember that a small local based paranormal investigation group is the first step to becoming a successful paranormal investigator. Once you have built up a reputation then more people will join and you will be able to expand. Remember to have fun, be patient and don't give up!<br />
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To download professional pranormal investigation software then visit: www.paranormal-investigation.info<br />
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While it is important to utilize a still frame camera in a <b>paranormal investigation</b>, it is also easy to misuse it or misinterpret the images it captures. In spite of this, the camera is a valuable piece of equipment for the paranormal investigator for documenting the investigation or possibly capturing an excellent paranormal image.<br />
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Cameras come in different types with lots of different features. There is the conventional film camera which uses film requiring processing and the digital camera which places a digital image stored on a memory card for viewing on a computer or directly from the camera. The advantage of the film camera is that while the pictures are superior and it provides a negative which can be used to determine the authenticity of the image, the processing of film can be very expensive. Digital cameras have become more popular in the paranormal field but because of the availability of photo imaging software such as Photoshop and others, manipulating images is far too easy and it is because of that the investigator's pictures will always be brought into question using a digital camera. So as you can see, the paranormal investigator has to decide what is important in choosing a camera.<br />
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Shooting pictures during a paranormal investigation is important and should be common practice for any good paranormal team. Sadly though, a search on the internet for paranormal websites will reveal numerous websites filled with images of supposed <b>paranormal activity</b>. What many of these paranormal investigators fail to understand is that due to the complexities and inner workings of a camera it is easy to take a an image that is misinterpreted for paranormal activity. It may be something as simple as lighting, photographer error, shutter speed, or some natural occurrence like dust, moisture in the air, or something blocking the lens like a strap or the even photographer's finger that was captured. Too little light, too much light, a slow shutter speed, improper camera settings, bugs flying by the camera, a camera strap in the lens, cigarette smoke, or dust and rain drops can all produce what appears to be a paranormal anomaly. It happens all too frequently.<br />
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Taking good pictures is a skill that takes time to acquire. Some paranormal investigators have even taken photography classes at their local community college to improve their photography skills. This can be very helpful in becoming a better paranormal investigator and photographer.<br />
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In spite of the dilemmas of photography, it is still possible to capture a very good <b>paranormal image</b>, but the paranormal research team should be cautious in deciding which pictures actually show something paranormal and not be quick to present it to others as such unless absolutely sure it is worthy of being presented. Pictures of orbs should especially be scrutinized because of the numerous causes of orbs in pictures such as dust and moisture in the air. <br />
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It may a good idea to get several opinions or even seek the assistance of an experienced photographer or another paranormal investigator to get a second opinion. The other option is to present it and let the viewer decide for themselves if it is paranormal; as long as you tell the viewer that prior to showing it to them.<br />
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For more information on <b>paranormal photography</b>, the author recommends the book "Picture Yourself Capturing Ghosts on Film" by Christopher Balzano. This well-written book provides step-by-step instructions on documenting the <b>paranormal with photography and video </b>and is an excellent beginner's guide to securing photo evidence of the paranormal. It also includes interviews with experts in the field, a "how to" DVD, and provides information on choosing the right camera. This book is an excellent resource for any paranormal investigator and a great addition to their library. <br />
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We can only account for 4 per cent of the cosmos<br />
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If you’re wondering what the LHC might do for you, how’s this: it might just find a whole quarter of the universe. The collider is hoping to create some particles of what physicists call "dark matter", an enigma that is thought to make up roughly 25 per cent of the universe. Then there is the "dark energy", a mysterious force that seems to be ripping space and time apart. In total, a whopping 96 per cent of the universe has gone AWOL. Unless, that is, we’ve got our maths all wrong. Watch this space.<br />
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Times Archive: Pioneer 11 arrival at Saturn, 1974<br />
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3. VARYING CONSTANTS<br />
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Destabilising our view of the universe<br />
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A decade ago, we discovered that the fundamental constants of physics might not be so constant after all. These are the numbers that describe just how strong the forces of nature are, and make the laws of physics work when we use them to describe the processes of nature. Light that has travelled across the universe from distant stars tells us those laws might have been different in the past. Though the physical laws and constants have helped us define and tame the natural world, they might be an illusion.<br />
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4. COLD FUSION<br />
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Nuclear energy without the drama<br />
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In 1989, the world was rocked by claims that you could release nuclear energy without a catastrophic explosion. Various failures to replicate or explain these results soon ended the careers of the scientists involved. But, despite what you might have heard, "cold fusion" never really went away. Over a 10-year period from 1989, US navy labs ran more than 200 experiments to investigate whether nuclear reactions generating more energy than they consume - supposedly only possible inside stars - can occur at room temperature. Numerous researchers have since pronounced themselves believers. With controllable cold fusion, many of the world’s energy problems would melt away: no wonder the US Department of Energy is interested again.<br />
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5. LIFE<br />
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Are you more than just a bag of chemicals?<br />
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Are you more than the sum of the inanimate chemicals that make up your body? What turns a living tree into a lifeless piece of wood? No one knows. Researchers have even given up trying to define what life is. But they are still trying to understand it - by making it from scratch. In labs across the world, people are taking the raw materials of living things and trying to put them together in a way that makes them come alive. In an effort to resolve the anomalous nature of life, the idea of scientists playing God has taken a whole new turn. Times Archive: Dr Edmund Leach on when scientists play God, 1968<br />
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6. METHANE FROM MARTIANS<br />
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NASA scientists found evidence for life on Mars. Then they changed their minds<br />
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On July 20, 1976, the Viking landers scooped up some Martian soil and mixed it with radioactive nutrients. The mission’s scientists all agreed that if radioactive methane was released from the soil, something must be eating the nutrients - and there must be life on Mars. The experiment gave a positive result, but NASA denied an official detection of Martian life. Today, there is even more evidence that something is creating methane on Mars. Is it life? The Viking experiment suggests it was. Martin Rees, England’s astronomer royal, calls the search for extraterrestrial life the most important scientific endeavour of our time. But have we already found it? Times Archive: Spacecraft evidence suggests life on Mars was possible, 1976<br />
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7. THE WOW! SIGNAL<br />
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Has ET already been in touch?<br />
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It was an electromagnetic pulse that came from the direction of the Sagittarius constellation. It lasted 37 seconds and had exactly the characteristics predicted for an alien signal. Maybe that’s why, on 15 August 1977 it caused astronomer Jerry Ehman to scrawl "Wow!" on the printout from Big Ear, Ohio State University’s radio telescope in Delaware. The nearest star in that direction is 220 light years away. If that really is where is came from, it would have had to be a pretty powerful astronomical event - or an advanced alien civilisation using an astonishingly large and powerful transmitter. More than 30 years later, its origin remains a <b>mystery</b>. Times Archive: ET, The Extra Terrestrial, The Times review 1982<br />
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8. A GIANT VIRUS<br />
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It’s a freak that could rewrite the story of life<br />
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Mimivirus is sitting in a freezer in Marseille. Around thirty times bigger than the rhinovirus that gives you a common cold, it is by far the biggest virus known to science. But this virus’s biggest impact won’t be on the healthcare systems of the globe. It will be, most likely, on the history of life on Earth. Mimivirus doesn’t fit with the established story of how life on Earth got going. Mimi has a genome that, in parts, looks like yours. Mimivirus seems to be part of the story of life on Earth. It may even make us rewrite it.<br />
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9. DEATH<br />
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Evolution’s problem with self-destruction<br />
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Why must we die? It is a question that splits biologists, and over the years, theories have been batted back and forth as new evidence comes to light. One answer is that death is simply necessary - to avoid overcrowding, for instance. But evolution doesn’t - can’t - select for a "death switch" because evolution is supposed to be all about the inpidual. And yet there does seem to be a death switch: researchers have managed to locate genetic switches that massively extend the lifespan of some nematode worms. Can we solve the riddle of death? Times Archive: Why die? Experiments in immortality, 1921<br />
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10. SEX<br />
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There are better ways to reproduce<br />
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Sex is everywhere, but no one knows why. It is a question that "better scientists than I have spent book after book failing to answer," says Richard Dawkins. To Charles Darwin, the reason for the prevalence of sexual reproduction was "hidden in darkness". All the arguments in favour of sexual reproduction are countered by stronger arguments in favour of self-cloning: asexual reproduction, where an organism produces a copy of itself, is a much more efficient way to pass your genes down to the next generation. There’s no proof that sex makes a species more resilient, or better placed to cope with change. Why is it still around? Times Archive: Darwin on the Descent of Man, 1871 Part 1 Part 2<br />
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11. FREE WILL<br />
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Your decisions are not your own<br />
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Our gut instinct, our experience, is that we make the decisions to move, to think, to eat, to steal, to lie, to punch and kick. We have constructed the entire edifice of our civilisation on this idea. But science says this free will is a delusion. According to the world’s best neuroscientists, we are brain-machines. Our brains create the sense that somewhere within them is the "you" that makes decisions. But it is an illusion; there is no ghost in the machine. What does this mean for our sense of self? And for our morality - can we prosecute people for acts over which they had no conscious control? Times Archive: Necessity and free will, 1877<br />
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12. THE PLACEBO EFFECT<br />
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Who’s being deceived?<br />
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The placebo effect used to be thought of as just a manipulation, a mind-trick. Doctors wore white coats, spoke in soothing tones, exuding confidence and medical know-how, and if they told you a pill would make you better, it would. By the time you found out it was just a sugar pill, you were feeling great, so who cares? Well, lots of people, actually, because our new understanding of placebo is messing up medicine. Some prescription drugs that were judged to perform "better than placebo" in clinical trials don’t work unless you know you’re taking them. All in all, the gold standard of medicine, the placebo-controlled clinical trial, is looking a little peaky. Times Archive: Science report: Endorphins and the placebo effect, 1978<br />
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Homeopathy’s claim is that you can take a substance of dubious properties, dilute it to the point where there are no molecules of the original substance left in the sample you have, and still use it to heal sickness. Sir John Forbes, the physician to Queen Victoria’s household, called it "an outrage to human reason." There is no justification in all of science for this idea — and yet there remains some slim evidence that homeopathy works. How can this be? Times Archive: Advertisement: The New Homoeopathy, 1914<br />
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The story starts in 1587, with the second attempt to establish a British colony on Roanoke Island. Two years earlier, English explorer Sir Walter Raleigh made an unsuccessful bid to establish a settlement on the Island, sponsoring an all-male colony which initially integrated well with the Native Americans already living there. However, the harmony didn’t last as the brusque manner of colony commander Sir Ralph Lane soon angered the local tribe. To compound the colony’s problems, supply ships failed to show leaving them hungry and disillusioned, so when Raleigh dropped in on the colonists in 1586 after a trip to the West Indies, they elected to join him on the voyage home to Britain. But, because the New World offered such potential profits, the English tried again in August 1587, and it is the settlement that was established by 115 men, women and children that is the subject of the <b>Roanoke colony mystery</b>.<br />
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Very soon after setting up the colony its governor - artist John White - returned to England with the intention of immediately returning with much needed supplies. However, due to the war with Spain he was prevented from setting sail for three years. When he finally arrived back at Roanoke in August 1590 he came across a totally deserted colony, with only one clue as to where the inhabitants had gone; the word “Croatoan” - the name of the friendly tribe that lived on the south of the island - was carved in a tree. However, despite White spending the rest of his life searching, no trace of the colonists was ever found.<br />
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Theories by historians include that they may have been killed by the local Croatoan tribe, or that, tired of waiting for supplies and feeling abandoned, they moved inland and married into other Native American tribes. Another supposition is that they were murdered by Spanish troops on a northern sojourn from Florida. Their fate may never be known and any evidence that may have supplied clues is now long gone. The site of their inhabitation was soon overgrown by vegetation and has now been lost even to the point where historians still debate the original location.<br />
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Some argue that the doomed settlement is now under water some half a mile out to sea, as the coastline has shifted significantly since the sixteenth century. With the location of the settlement unknown, it is impossible to dig for clues. Many people have travelled to the region hoping to find some trace of the colony, and if you fancy joining their ranks, make sure that you locate a hotel in Roanoke near the north of the Island, where the settlement allegedly stood. Who knows? You might be the one who finally unlocks the secret to the ill-fated Roanoke colony.<br />
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However, in this article I am talking <b>about mysteries</b>, and the first mystery about the Yongzhen emperor is why, against tradition, he ignored time-honoured protocol and chose a tomb site 100 kilometres away from that of his grandfather, Shunzhi (Fulin), and his father Kangxi. One theory that seems feasible is, having unscrupulously manoeuvred himself onto the throne and mercilessly persecuted his royal brothers and insiders, Yongzheng was loath to face his forefathers in the nether world. Does that seem reasonable?<br />
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Yongzheng was the most controversial of all the Qing emperors. The circumstances surrounding his enthronement and death are still a mystery and a matter for conjecture. His father, Emperor Kangxi (1654-1722), ruled for 61 years, and from more than 50 concubines had fathered 20 daughters and 35 sons, 24 of whom survived into adulthood. Kangxi's wealth of male issue made choosing a crown prince a difficult matter for not many of the 24 surviving sons seemed to be of the stuff that emperors are made of. Of these sons, only the second (the Crown Prince Yunreng), the fourth (Prince Yong) and the eighth (Prince Lian) and possibly the fourteenth were considered competent successors to the throne. Prince Yunren and Prince Lian actively formed their respective cliques, but Prince Yong maintained a modest stance and a low profile. He kept his distance from official circles, using spies to keep him up-to-date on his rivals' activities.<br />
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The first to fall in the struggle for the throne was the Crown Prince of the previous three decades. He had a strong clique to support him and was overly aggressive in his intent to succeed Kangxi, but he upset his father who eventually deposed him. It was then Prince Lian's turn to conspire, and he did so in a manner no less ruthless than his brother. Enraged, Kangxi put him under house arrest and executed his main conspirators. In an effort to contain the power struggle, he restored the Crown Prince, but was forced to depose him a second time. The old emperor then considered his fourth and 14th sons - both full-blood brothers - as imperial candidates.<br />
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Kangxi died in the Changchun Garden in western Beijing in December 1722. Seven days later, Longkedo, commander of the capital garrison, made an announcement claiming that Kangxi's last oral decree before expiring was that the competent character of the fourth prince, Prince Yong, made him suitable to be his successor and to rule the empire. Days later, he produced a written decree to the same effect, claiming that the deceased emperor had actually written the decree a few years previously. Hmm!<br />
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Beijing buzzed with rumours: some said that Longkedo had fabricated the imperial decree; others said that the fourteen son had been selected and that Yongzheng, or at least<br />
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somebody, had altered the decree to read the "4th son," rather than "14th son." (Fourteen ?? shísì) to "to four" (?? yúsì).<br />
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This is doubtful especially considering that the character ? wasn't widely used on official documents during the Qing Dynasty. Instead the character ? was used more often. Secondly, Qing tradition insists that the will be executed in both Manchu and Chinese, and Manchu writing is much harder, and in this case impossible, to modify. Furthermore, princes in the Qing Dynasty are referred to as the Emperor's son in the order which they were born. For example, "The Emperor's Fourth Son" Therefore, there is much doubt to the theory that Yongzhen changed the decree stating that he was the one to ascend to the throne. Even so, precisely how Yongzhen succeeded to the throne is still a mystery.<br />
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Immediately after his ascension, Zhongzhen imposed martial law, which forbade anyone from entering the capital. The 14th prince was thus unable to attend his father's funeral, or contest the accession.<br />
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It is not appropriate to discuss Yongzhen's reign here, but it is more appropriate to jump to his death, which was sudden and unexpected and occurred <b>under mysterious circumstances</b>. The imperial court did not specify the cause of his sudden demise, and consequently rumours were rife. Many of these suggested that he had been murdered. However, the most popular of these rumours was that because Yongzheng had ordered a considerable number of executions during his rule, he had made many enemies, one of whom being an old foe named Lu Siniang. A story arose that Lu had assassinated and beheaded the emperor. The rumour was a juicy one. However, it went further. It asserted that when the emperor was buried at the Tailing Mausoleum an artificial head had been placed on the mutilated cadaver so that he could enter heaven with a whole body. Furthermore, it was alleged that this artificial head was made of solid gold! If you are going to spread a rumour you might just as well spread a good one.<br />
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A survey of the Western Qing Tombs made in 1980 indicated that Yongzhen's burial chamber, Tailing, had been plundered. Relevant departments reported this to the State Administration of Cultural Heritage, requesting restorative excavation. When digging commenced, reporters from various agencies excitedly gathered on the site, expecting an answer to the mystery of the "gold head." However, upon reaching a two-meter depth of excavation it was quite apparent that the tomb mound had not been touched. The digging was immediately stopped in order to conserve the underground palace. Therefore, the <b>mystery of the "gold head"</b> remains unsolved.<br />
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But what do modern historians think about the <b>mysterious death of Zhongzhen</b>? Extant historical documents suggest that Yongzheng died from accidentally or inadvertently taking poisoned medicine, probably Daoist elixirs of Longevity, and was neither murdered nor beheaded. However, the popular story persists, and many people are still convinced there is a gold head attached to the body of the Zhongzhen Emperor in his Tailing Tomb. As I said, if you see his ghost walking with his head under his arm, grab it. It is probably valuable.<br />
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Under Creative Commons License: AttributionUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176258155739752849.post-38298411149843139312010-12-25T12:00:00.000-08:002010-12-25T12:00:02.024-08:00Wondering mysteriously about the paranormal aliensWonders, <b>unsolved mysteries</b>, aliens, UFOs and anything superhuman have always occupied popular imagination since ages. With reports on area 51, Brazilian government's official documents on existence of aliens and even alien abductions this is only getting more interesting. Well, enough has been discussed, argued and analyzed on many websites. But one obvious question would have come in every one's mind: Why most of the reports and sightings are from USA or just a few other countries? Why aren't there reports from countries like India? Is it a coincidence that such incidents don't happen in countries like India? Or is it that incidents in India are simply not reported because people are not aware what exactly happened?<br />
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Bhangarh in the state of Rajasthan is one of the most haunted places in India. The story goes like this: the charm of Princess of Bhangarh Ratnawati was matchless in the entire state. In the same region there also lived a tantrik (a magician using black magic) named Singhia who was desperately in love with the princess. One day, he saw the princess' maid in the market buying scented oil for the princess. He used his black magic and put a spell on the oil which would hypnotize the princess by her mere touching the oil and she would immediately walk towards the tantrik. But when princess got the oil, she threw it on the block of a stone as she had seen the tantrik eying the oil. As soon as the oil touched the stone, the stone started rolling towards the tantrik Singhia and crushed him. While dying, Singhia cursed the palace that there will be such an incident that everybody in the palace would die and their souls will stay there for centuries without rebirth. The very next year there was a battle between Bhangarh-Ajabgarh and no one survived in the battle or in the palace, not even princess Ratnawati. The ghosts of royal family have been haunting the place since then. There is a board put up by Government of India which prohibits people from roaming in the fort premises after 06PM.<br />
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Taj Mahal in India is famous for being part of the Seven Wonders <b>of the World</b> and as a symbol of love. The Mogul Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal is said to have built the Taj Mahal. It was built in 22 years (1631 to 1653) by 20,000 artisans brought to India from all over the world. Many people believe Ustad Isa of Iran designed it." This is what your guide probably told you if you ever visited the Taj Mahal. This is the same story I read in my history book as a student in India. But there is also another school of thought saying, Taj Mahal well existed even before Mumtaj was dead, and it was build by Hindu Rajput kings'. Many of the structures of Taj Mahal show Hindu architecture. No one has ever challenged it except Professor P.N. Oak, who believes the whole world has been duped. It is not Mumtaj's tomb but an ancient Hindu temple palace of Lord Shiva (then known as Tejo Mahalaya).<br />
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Then comes the mysterious stone at Shivapur. Shivapur, a small town 180 Km far from Mumbai is not known for its green pastures or Sugarcane fields but for this mysterious and intriguing stone which lies near a dargah. The stone hardly weighs 70 Kg but cannot be lifted normally. It can only be lifted by 11 people and that too with their index fingers. Intriguing right..?? But its true...and it has been lying there for decades..!! People who tried to lift it in other ways failed miserably. Recently, a Japanese team examined this stone for over a week but went back not being able to conclude anything. And the Japanese media published widely about this stone. So what exactly is going on? Who is behind this? Let's have a look at its past to understand things...A few years back, there was a boy named ‘Kumar Ali' born in a middle class Muslim family. By the time he was 6 years old, he stated learning from a religious teacher. Ali was always in deep meditation and fasting. People started believing that he was born with mystical powers and started worshipping him. Ali died at a very early age. But before he died, he wanted to convey to the humanity, the essence of impartial love to mankind irrespective of caste and creed. He wanted to show that materialism can't stand in front of spirituality.<br />
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He told his brother..." Place a cylindrical stone near my grave. Only 11 people chanting my name can lift this stone with their index fingers to a height of 6 feet. People trying in other ways cannot lift it more than 2 feet high." and left for the heavenly abode. Since then, the stone has been lying there puzzling people over decades. Many a scientist tried to interpret the physical and scientific basis of the happenings but in vain. Ali's grave became a dargah and attracts thousands of people every year. People visiting the dargah lift the stone in groups of 11 with their index fingers effortlessly thus getting the taste of heavenly power. And the bottom line is "The stone remains there with all its pride having recorded its name in the top 10 <b>unsolved mysteries</b> of India."<br />
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Then comes the mystery of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, one of the top leaders in the Indian freedom movement. Officially, Bose is said to have died in a plane crash on his way to Burma August 18th, 1945. But there are many reports of he being alive many years after the crash. One version says he spent the rest of his life as a monk in an ashram at Kolkata. One version says he was kidnapped by someone and eventually died in exile. One version says he lived in Varanasi. The bottom line is that two questions remain unanswered till date. 1) Was Bose alive after the crash? 2) If it all he was alive, how would a man with such following and probably the Prime ministerial candidate (post independence) escape public eye?<br />
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The incidents narrated above testify the fact that India or for that matter any other country is not alien to such happenings. Our group of UFO enthusiasts found enough sightings in India. The reason we feel that these incidents have been ignorant or dormant is that they are not publicized or to put it in other way, there is no proper platform for people to discuss about these. Here comes www.sector21.in to fill the gap. Sector21 is a place where UFO enthusiasts and intellectuals from various corners gather to discuss, argue and analyze topics from intriguing and <b>unsolved mysteries</b> to alien and UFO sightings.<br />
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When a murderer has been caught immediately, it allows the spirit of the victim to be released and ascend into the spirit world. This is the big difference between solved and unsolved murders. As a psychic medium I have been communicating with the deceased for many years. Most of the people who contact me just want to know how their loved one is and if they have any messages for them. Over the years I have had several individuals' contact me who wanted to know how their loved one died and who did it. This is not always an easy task. Sometimes the murdered spirit comes quickly and communicates a great deal of information. Other times the spirit cannot tell what happened because it happened quickly or the memory of the event has left them. Many things get tangled for spirits because they are living between two different dimensions. A part of their spirit is still connected to our world and another part is connected to the spirit world. <br />
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Perhaps you have seen movies where the spirit cannot understand that they are dead or that they are waiting to identify the killer. So much of these movies are really based on spiritual truth. We do not get instant knowledge when we pass into the spirit world. There are also ghost hunter television programs where they offer information about victims in haunted houses and historical places. Many spirits remain on battlefields still fighting the other spirits. <br />
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One year ago I was contacted by a lady whose son was 31 years old and ruled a suicide by the police. She could not accept this because he was a happy content man and she had just seen him that day and he was fine. She asked me if I could channel his spirit, so she could ask questions about that day. After a few minutes I was able to connect with his spirit and he told her that he did not kill himself and gave identification about who had killed him. He was not able to answer every question that she asked, but apparently it was sufficient information for her. She took the information I got and contacted a private detective who started investigating all of the police findings. It turned out that many of the things that I had received in the trance medium state had been accurate. How I know is a year later she contacted me again and told me about the help the messages had been for her about his murder. She wanted me to ask her departed son more questions and I asked if she could send me any and all photographs of the crime scene. She did. <br />
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I told her that I wanted a few days to study these pictures and see what messages came through. As soon as I got the pictures I telephoned her and said," Isn't it interesting to see where the bullet hole went in." She said, "What are you talking about?" I told her that it was quite obvious that it was a bullet hole and gun powder around the hole in the photograph. Once I pointed it out to her she was shocked that all of these police and detective people never noticed this. She had not either. "I cannot enlarge this picture. Is it possible you could send it again or have somebody else send it to me." She had her grandson send the pictures to me again. One picture was particularly unusual because it was where her son was murdered and it was not a pleasant picture because it had blood and brain tissue all over the wheel of his truck. What confused me was of all the pictures there was one where a man was standing at the base of this wheel. It was impossible for anyone to stand in this position. I begin to dream about these pictures over the next week. At last we had our channeled session together. My first question to her was about the picture of the man at the wheelbase. She said, "There is no picture with a man in front of the tire wheel. What are you talking about?"<br />
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We were both on the internet together and I said, "Let me send this picture to you so you can see what I am talking about."<br />
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I sent the picture to her and she said, "I don't see anybody in this picture I only see the wheel."<br />
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Dumbfounded, because I could clearly see a man right next to this wheel, which I knew would be impossible for anyone to be standing by. I decided to try a different way to send the picture. Once again I sent the picture. "Cherokee Billie I don't see anything here other than the wheel," she stated. <br />
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"Let me describe this man to you." I told her. "He has on a black tee shirt and has short straight reddish brown hair and I can only see a quarter of his face and body."<br />
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"Oh my god that's exactly how my son looked." I could tell that she was crying at this point. "Why can't I see him and you can?"<br />
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"I believe he is indicating what I have always said that this is where the gunshot went into the wheel. He seems to be acknowledging that to me as I speak. There's no way someone could be in this physical position at the bottom of a tire wheel. Again he wants you to know he did not kill himself. I wish you could be here in front of my monitor and see what I am seeing."<br />
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"I wish I was there too." She said. She then went on about the rest of the photographs that were taken at the scene of the crime and asked about different people in the photograph. Her son communicated that the two killers were there in the photograph and which ones they were. I had received information in our last channeled session that he was killed because of a connection on the internet. He had videotaped his monitor of what he was seeing just before he was killed. I have requested that she send this videotape to me because it's possible that I will see or hear something that she cannot. I know that the answers I have given her have helped not only her have connection with her son, but it has helped the investigation. <br />
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This is one of the most fascinating changelings I have ever done. I have received information from murder victims before and it has helped their family, but this one keeps getting a wider scope and seems to be more complicated than the others which were usually murders over jealousy or random acts of violence. <br />
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So as you can see from these sessions murder victims can often communicate about what happened as best they can. They want to do this so that their spirit can transcend completely into the spirit world. <br />
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There are some exceptions where the spirits want to stay because they cannot accept their death. These are the ones that need to be helped pass into spirit and not stay trapped. There are ways to do this as I have learned over the years. <br />
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If you ever encounter a ghost realize they might have something to say and if you listen you may be able to help. Not all ghosts are violent and often they are just looking for someone to acknowledge them. Just because they have died does not mean that they have completed what they needed to do or say before going into the light. You may be the one that helps them transcend completely into the light.<br />
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~ Great men are they who see that the spiritual is stronger than any material force. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson<br />
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Many ghost stories and urban legends about scary creatures have been circulating throughout the years. Despite these, people are still skeptical as to the veracity of the ghostly figures in these stories. Stories can't seem to stand against the strong mantra "to see is to believe".<br />
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These scary creatures are described as undead entities that reanimate restless spirits wanting to take revenge for their untimely deaths. Ghosts are just some of these undead creatures lurking in the shadows of urban legends. Ghosts are restless spirits of dead people that usually haunt the place where they once lived. As depicted in films and books, these scary creatures haunt the living to search for justice and closure for their tragic deaths. However, not all ghosts are depicted as such. In some cases, ghosts just "hang around" us without any intention of causing some loud screams. They are stuck in between heaven and hell because their spirits can't rest in peace until they finish their purpose here in the realm of mortals.<br />
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Waverly Hills Sanatorium in Louisville, Kentucky is said to be haunted by scary creatures we call ghosts. Once a two-story hospital accommodating tuberculosis patients, this place was allegedly the dying place of more than 8000 TB patients from 1911 to 1945. The worst cases of these deaths occurred during the outbreak of the disease in World War II. Documentaries and paranormal investigations said that there are small, child-like features caught on camera. Scary wails and screams are heard in empty rooftops and patios of the sanatorium. Moving shadows that have substance and are able to walk across doors are allegedly seen in places where dying patients are situated.<br />
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The current plan for the sanatorium is to transform it into a hotel to target the haunted hotel crowd and regular hotel patrons.<br />
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Villisca in Iowa, considered as one of the scariest places on earth, is also said to be haunted by the ghosts of the brutally murdered members of the Moore family. The murder itself was arguably one of the most infamous unsolved murder cases in American history. On June 10, 1912 was the last day when 6 members of the Moore family and their two young guests were ever seen alive. They were dismembered by an assailant who viciously killed them with an axe. The heinous crime is still a mystery to be solved by the authorities as the killer is still unknown to this day.<br />
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To this day, the Moore house is said to be haunted by the spirits of its former inhabitants. Curious visitors of the "Villisca House" claimed to have heard voices of children who didn't exist. Efforts have been done to renovate the house, but it seems that the scary creatures in the "Murder House" hinder the plan since the weather-beaten house is the only witness to the nightmare that took place in the Moore household.<br />
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Whether ghosts or other scary creatures are just figments of playful imaginations or a validation that the paranormal exists is still under scrutiny and discussion. As for now, all we know is that as long as there are unexplained phenomena occurring and haunting our dreams and wild imaginings, more stories about these forsaken and scary creatures will be told.<br />
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The top ten coolest and unsolved mysteries.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176258155739752849.post-62543513738462405612010-05-21T11:45:00.000-07:002010-05-21T11:45:44.997-07:00The Roanoke Colony Mystery: Still Unsolved After Four CenturiesThe island of Roanoke in North Carolina holds the secret to the baffling disappearance of a band of English settlers in the late sixteenth century. The early colony simply vanished without trace, and their fate has intrigued and baffled historians ever since.<br />
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The story starts in 1587, with the second attempt to establish a British colony on Roanoke Island. Two years earlier, English explorer Sir Walter Raleigh made an unsuccessful bid to establish a settlement on the Island, sponsoring an all-male colony which initially integrated well with the Native Americans already living there. However, the harmony didn’t last as the brusque manner of colony commander Sir Ralph Lane soon angered the local tribe. To compound the colony’s problems, supply ships failed to show leaving them hungry and disillusioned, so when Raleigh dropped in on the colonists in 1586 after a trip to the West Indies, they elected to join him on the voyage home to Britain. But, because the New World offered such potential profits, the English tried again in August 1587, and it is the settlement that was established by 115 men, women and children that is the subject of the Roanoke colony mystery.<br />
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Very soon after setting up the colony its governor - artist John White - returned to England with the intention of immediately returning with much needed supplies. However, due to the war with Spain he was prevented from setting sail for three years. When he finally arrived back at Roanoke in August 1590 he came across a totally deserted colony, with only one clue as to where the inhabitants had gone; the word “Croatoan” - the name of the friendly tribe that lived on the south of the island - was carved in a tree. However, despite White spending the rest of his life searching, no trace of the colonists was ever found. <br />
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Theories by historians include that they may have been killed by the local Croatoan tribe, or that, tired of waiting for supplies and feeling abandoned, they moved inland and married into other Native American tribes. Another supposition is that they were murdered by Spanish troops on a northern sojourn from Florida. Their fate may never be known and any evidence that may have supplied clues is now long gone. The site of their inhabitation was soon overgrown by vegetation and has now been lost even to the point where historians still debate the original location. <br />
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Some argue that the doomed settlement is now under water some half a mile out to sea, as the coastline has shifted significantly since the sixteenth century. With the location of the settlement unknown, it is impossible to dig for clues. Many people have travelled to the region hoping to find some trace of the colony, and if you fancy joining their ranks, make sure that you locate a hotel in Roanoke near the north of the Island, where the settlement allegedly stood. Who knows? You might be the one who finally unlocks the secret to the ill-fated Roanoke colony.<br />
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Under Creative Commons License: AttributionUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176258155739752849.post-67484524895966058552009-05-26T23:31:00.000-07:002009-05-26T23:31:00.267-07:00Real Ghost Story -- Ghost Fries Camera!<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/w9d0nO4wVCM&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/w9d0nO4wVCM&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />Watch as a ghost fries ghost hunter Allan Pacheco's camera in Santa Fe, New Mexico's Lost Graveyard.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176258155739752849.post-60718769047879966462009-05-18T23:17:00.000-07:002009-05-18T23:27:24.600-07:00Black Aggie<div style="text-align: justify;">Retold by : S. E. Schlosser<br /><br />When Felix Agnus put up the life-sized shrouded bronze statue of a grieving angel, seated on a pedestal, in the Agnus family plot in the Druid Ridge Cemetery, he had no idea what he had started. The statue was a rather eerie figure by day, frozen in a moment of grief and terrible pain. At night, the figure was almost unbelievably creepy; the shroud over its head obscuring the face until you were up close to it. There was a living air about the grieving angel, as if its arms could really reach out and grab you if you weren't careful.<br /><br />It didn't take long for rumors to sweep through the town and surrounding countryside. They said that the statue - nicknamed Black Aggie - was haunted by the spirit of a mistreated wife who lay beneath her feet. The statue's eyes would glow red at the stroke of midnight, and any living person who returned the statues gaze would instantly be struck blind. Any pregnant woman who passed through her shadow would miscarry. If you sat on her lap at night, the statue would come to life and crush you to death in her dark embrace. If you spoke Black Aggie's name three times at midnight in front of a dark mirror, the evil angel would appear and pull you down to hell. They also said that spirits of the dead would rise from their graves on dark nights to gather around the statue at night.<br /><br />People began visiting the cemetery just to see the statue, and it was then that the local fraternity decided to make the statue of Grief part of their initiation rites. "Black Aggie" sitting, where candidates for membership had to spend the night crouched beneath the statue with their backs to the grave of General Agnus, became popular.<br /><br />One dark night, two fraternity members accompanied new hopeful to the cemetery and watched while he took his place underneath the creepy statue. The clouds had obscured the moon that night, and the whole area surrounding the dark statue was filled with a sense of anger and malice. It felt as if a storm were brewing in that part of the cemetery, and to their chagrin, the two fraternity members noticed that gray shadows seemed to be clustering around the body of the frightened fraternity candidate crouching in front of the statue.<br /><br />What had been a funny initiation rite suddenly took on an air of danger. One of the fraternity brothers stepped forward in alarm to call out to the initiate. As he did, the statue above the boy stirred ominously. The two fraternity brothers froze in shock as the shrouded head turned toward the new candidate. They saw the gleam of glowing red eyes beneath the concealing hood as the statue's arms reached out toward the cowering boy.<br /><br />With shouts of alarm, the fraternity brothers leapt forward to rescue the new initiate. But it was too late. The initiate gave one horrified yell, and then his body disappeared into the embrace of the dark angel. The fraternity brothers skidded to a halt as the statue thoughtfully rested its glowing eyes upon them. With gasps of terror, the boys fled from the cemetery before the statue could grab them too.<br /><br />Hearing the screams, a night watchman hurried to the Agnus plot. To his chagrin, he discovered the body of a young man lying at the foot of the statue. The young man had apparently died of fright.<br /><br />The disruption caused by the statue grew so acute that the Agnus family finally donated it to the Smithsonian museum in Washington D.C.. The grieving angel sat for many years in storage there, never again to plague the citizens visiting the Druid Hill Park Cemetery. <br /><br />From : http://www.americanfolklore.net/folktales/md4.html</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176258155739752849.post-38281061333807655282009-05-01T13:55:00.000-07:002009-05-01T14:06:35.633-07:0027 Aquatic lifeforms you never caught while fishing<b>Deep-sea glass squid</b><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.bountyfishing.com/blog/images/deep-sea-glass-squid.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 468px; height: 468px;" src="http://www.bountyfishing.com/blog/images/deep-sea-glass-squid.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>A martian? No, it's the glass squid. This odd looking creature is located in the southern hemisphere and is the prey of many deep sea fish (ex: goblin sharks), whales and oceanic seabirds.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Robot Fish</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.bountyfishing.com/blog/images/robot-fish.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 461px; height: 332px;" src="http://www.bountyfishing.com/blog/images/robot-fish.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>This one is a robo-carp you can observe at the London Aquarium. It's a self-guided robot-fish who use artificial intelligence and sensors to avoid obstacles . It's a 50cm long common carp, swimming with thei living counterparts.<br /><br /><p><b>Snaggletooth</b></p> <p><img alt="Snaggletooth" src="http://www.bountyfishing.com/blog/images/snaggletooth.jpg" /></p> <p>Science experiment gone wrong? Sadly this is not the case. The Snaggletooth or Astronesthes slightly resembles the South American Payara without the charcoal finish and lack of scales. The Snaggletooth is a powerful predatory fish who resides in the deep waters between Australia and New Zealand.<b><br /></b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Axolotl</b></p> <p><img alt="Axolotl" src="http://www.bountyfishing.com/blog/images/axolotl.jpg" /></p> <p>You can learn more on this amphibian called axolotl on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.axolotl.org/" target="_blank">http://www.axolotl.org/</a> . This one is in the same family than the tiger salamander. The only place on earth you can find those one are at <a rel="nofollow" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Xochimilco" target="_blank">Lake Xochimilco</a> in Mexico.</p> <p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Mudskipper</b></p> <p><img alt="Mudskipper" src="http://www.bountyfishing.com/blog/images/mudskipper.jpg" /><br />The mudskipper are special kind of fish that live most of their life on land beside than into the water. They are located in the Indo-Pacific as well than in the Atlantic coast of Africa. Mudskippers are quite active when out of water. </p> <p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Slander Lanternfish</b></p> <p><img alt="Slander Lanternfish" src="http://www.bountyfishing.com/blog/images/slender-lanternfish.jpg" /><br />The mudskipper are special kind of fish that live most of their life on land beside than into the water. They are located in the Indo-Pacific as well than in the Atlantic coast of Africa. Mudskippers are quite active when out of water. </p> <p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Deep-sea stargazer</b></p> <p><img alt="Deep-sea stargazer" src="http://www.bountyfishing.com/blog/images/deep-sea-stargazer.jpg" /><br />Stargazers are a family of muscular bulldog-like fishes that typically bury in the seafloor and ambush passing prey. Stargazers are the ultimate ambush predator, with the eye sets on top of the head allowing it to be almost completely hidden. This is combined with an electrical capability which can be used to stun its prey. </p> <p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Giant Hatchetfish</b></p> <p><img alt="Giant Hatchetfish" src="http://www.bountyfishing.com/blog/images/giant-hatchetfish.jpg" /><br />The giant hatchetfish is found in deep tropical and subtropical waters of all oceans, except the north Pacific. Its length is between 8 and 12 cm. The giant hatchetfish is a deep-bodied species with large eyes that are directed upwards, enabling prey to be silhouetted against the faint light coming from the surface, and a large mouth also directed upwards. </p> <p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Dumbo Octopus</b></p> <p><img alt="Dumbo Octopus" src="http://www.bountyfishing.com/blog/images/dumbo-octopus.jpg" /><br />The deep-sea "Dumbo" octopus got its nickname from the ear-like fins protruding from the top of their "heads" (actually bodies), resembling the ears of Walt Disney 's flying elephant . They are benthic creatures, living at extreme depths, and are some of the rarest of the Octopoda species. </p> <p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Eelpout</b></p> <p><img alt="Eelpout" src="http://www.bountyfishing.com/blog/images/eelpout.jpg" /><br />The eelpouts are a family of perciform ray-finned fish They are found in Arctic and Antarctic.</p> <p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Black-lip Rattail</b></p> <p><img alt="Black-lip Rattail" src="http://www..bountyfishing.com/blog/images/black-lip-rattail.jpg" /><br />These sorts of rattails feed in the muddy seafloor by gliding along head down and tail up, powered by gentle undulations of a long fin under the tail. The triangular head has sensory cells underneath that help detect animals buried in the mud or sand. The common name comes from the black edges around the mouth. </p> <p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Humpback Anglerfish</b></p> <p><img alt="Humpback Anglerfish" src="http://www.bountyfishing.com/blog/images/humpback-anglerfish.jpg" /><br />This black seadevil, of the size of a tennis ball, is one of the weirdest fish in the world. Female humpback anglers have an enormous head dominated by a cavernous mouth full of long slender teeth that can fold backwards when prey is being swallowed. </p> <p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Coelacanth</b></p> <p><img alt="Coelacanth" src="http://www.bountyfishing.com/blog/images/coelacanth.jpg" /><br />They are the oldest kind of fish we know on earth. They were believed to be extinct before fisherman captured a couple of them in the 1930s. </p> <p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Northern Seahorse</b></p> <p><img alt="Northern Seahorse" src="http://www.bountyfishing.com/blog/images/northen-seahorse.jpg" /><br />The seahorse is also one of the top weird sea creature. The male are carrying the egg in a special abdominal pouch, like you can see on the picture. </p> <p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Longhorn Cowfish</b></p> <p><img alt="Longhorn Cowfish" src="http://www.bountyfishing.com/blog/images/longhorn-cowfish.jpg" /><br />The longhorn cowfish are found in the Indo-Pacific region. Their flesh is poisonous and would not make for a very good meal ! </p> <p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Leafy Sea Dragon</b></p> <p><img alt="Leafy Sea Dragon" src="http://www.bountyfishing.com/blog/images/leafy-sea-dragon.jpg" /><br />Sea Dragons are arguably the most spectacular and mysterious of all ocean fish. Leafy Sea Dragons are very interesting to watch- the leafy appendages are not used for movement. The body of a sea dragon scarcely appears to move at all. </p> <p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Lumpfish</b></p> <p><img alt="Lumpfish" src="http://www.bountyfishing.com/blog/images/lumpfish.jpg" /><br />The longest lumpfish so far recorded from the American coast measured 23 inches, and weighed 13 1/4 pounds; the heaviest weighed 20 pounds but measured only 21 1/2 inches (both from Orient, N. Y.), and the proportion of weight to length varies similarly in smaller fish. </p> <p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Atlantic Wolffish</b></p> <p><img alt="Atlantic Wolffish" src="http://www.bountyfishing.com/blog/images/atlantic-wolffish.jpg" /><br />The Atlantic Wolffish is a large bottom-dwelling predatory marine fish. The species is widely distributed across the North Atlantic. </p> <p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Lionfish</b></p> <p><img alt="Lionfish" src="http://www..bountyfishing.com/blog/images/lionfish.jpg" /><br />A distinguishing feature of the Lionfish is its large fan-like pectoral fins. They are potentially dangerous, not only to the smaller fish the prey upon, but to humans, as well.. The spines on its dorsal fins contain a strong poison, which is perhaps one reason they are totally unafraid of divers. </p> <p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Deep-Sea Lizardfish</b></p> <p><img alt="Deep-Sea Lizardfish" src="http://www.bountyfishing.com/blog/images/deep-sea-lizardfish.jpg" /><br />The Deep-Sea Lizardfish, is a member of the Synodontidae family, it is found throughout the world in tropical and subtropical seas at depths of between 600 and 3,500 m. It is considered as an ambush predator hunting in the abyssal seafloor and devouring prey with its razor sharp barbed teeth. </p> <p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Fangtooth Fish</b></p> <p>The Fangtooth fish is found in midwater depths of about five kilometers (three miles). They are extremely muscular and their teeth are so long that when the jaw is shut, the lower pair must slide into special sheathes on either side of the fish's brain to avoid impaling it. </p> <p><img alt="Fangtooth Fish " src="http://www.bountyfishing.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/fangtooth-fish1.jpg" /></p> <p>Check out this vicious fish devour it's prey.</p> <div style="width: 425px;"><span></span></div> <p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Black Chimaera</b></p> <p><img alt="Black Chimaera" src="http://www.bountyfishing.com/blog/images/black-chimaera.jpg" /><br />Chimaeras are related to both sharks and rays. They are jawed fish with paired fins, paired nostrils, scales, two-chambered hearts, and skeletons made of cartilage rather than bone. Chimaeras grow up to two meters long, are found in the ocean floors and have a venomous spine which they use for defense purposes. </p> <p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Clown Triggerfish</b></p> <p><img alt="Clown Triggerfish" src="http://www.bountyfishing.com/blog/images/clown-triggerfish.jpg" /><br />The Clown Triggerfish or Big-spotted Triggerfish is one of the most spectacular looking marine species. This species grows to 50 cm in length and is usually found in the warm parts of the Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean and the Red Sea. Even though its appearance is quite innocent; this fish is an aggressive carnivore that primarily preys on shelled invertebrates. </p> <p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Longlure Frogfish</b></p> <p><img alt="Longlure Frogfish" src="http://www.bountyfishing.com/blog/images/longlure-frogfish.jpg" /><br />The Longlure frogfish are found in tropical oceans and seas around the world. They are small fish with large odd looking heads. They are mostly bottom-dwelling fishes that are well camouflaged; they employ the first dorsal spine as a fishing lure to attract prey. </p> <p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Prehistoric Frilled Shark</b></p> <p>The Frill Shark can be recognised by its slender eel-like body, six pairs of gill slits, terminal mouth, three-pronged teeth, single dorsal fin, caudal fin without a lower lobe, and brown colour. This species grows to a maximum length of about 2 m.<br />Checkout the frilled shark that was caught off the coast of Japan!</p> <div style="width: 425px;"><span></span></div> <p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Black Swallowe </b></p> <p><img alt="Black Swallower " src="http://www.bountyfishing.com/blog/images/black-swallower.jpg" /><br />The black swallower (Chiasmodon niger) is a deep sea fish that has the ability to extend its stomach 3 times its size so that it can swallow fish that are bigger than itself. It can be found in deep seas up to 1,500 meters or in hot tropical waters. It creates its own light because of the darkness found in some parts of the Pelagic zone. The black swallower can grow up to 25 centimeters. </p> <p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Mantis Shrimp</b></p> <p><img alt="Mantis Shrimp" src="http://www.bountyfishing.com/blog/images/mantis-shrimp.jpg" /><br />This highly intelligent hunter with claws can lash out at prey with the force of a gunshot. Larger varieties have been known to shatter glass or sever human fingers. Most are either "spearers" (with sharp, mantidlike claws) or "smashers" (with blunt, clublike claws for cracking hard-shelled prey). Rare among invertebrates are the monogamous mating habits that several species demonstrate. Mated pairs share a burrow, and the male hunts for both his mate and young. </p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2176258155739752849.post-68985484001632744012008-09-11T08:36:00.000-07:002008-09-11T08:46:54.779-07:00Black Hole Seen in Closest Look Ever<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uOjEXA4WsD4/SMk8C-lUgVI/AAAAAAAAAlQ/9jlbfcUdhAI/s1600-h/black-hole-photo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_uOjEXA4WsD4/SMk8C-lUgVI/AAAAAAAAAlQ/9jlbfcUdhAI/s400/black-hole-photo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244789262906589522" border="0" /></a><br />A supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way has wound up in the crosshairs of a virtual telescope spanning 2,800 miles (4,506 kilometers).<br /><br />Ground-based radio telescopes in Hawaii, Arizona, and California aimed at Sagittarius A*—also called A-star—obtained the image (above, a previous picture of the black hole).<br /><br />The star is believed to mark the position of a atramentous aperture four actor times the sun's mass.<br /><br />Though unproven, there is strong evidence for the existence of black holes.<br /><br />The black hole companion of Sagittarius A may be shunning the limelight now, but Shep Doeleman, an astronomer at MITs Haystack Observatory who led a recent study on the object, said it can't hide much longer.<br /><br />Doeleman and his team say the source of the radiation is apparently a deejay of amount bouncing against the black hole, or a accelerated jet of amount actuality ejected from it.<br /><br />"Now that we've shown it can be done, it's just a matter of time before we'll have very detailed information about what happens as matter is drawn near to the black hole and disappears forever," Doeleman said. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0