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The 10 Greatest Eclipses in History

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:14:00 GMT

Eclipses were a source of fear and reverence for our ancestors. In a world where any given civilization charted their lives by the movements of these celestial bodies, eclipses were something that stood outside their knowledge; these were the exceptions to the rules and were thought to be signs from the gods. Chaos ensued, prayers went out for the Sun or the moon to return to normal. These events were considered to be so important that they even altered the course of history. Here is a list of the 10 most important eclipses that have either affected history to some extent or have stood out as being of special significance.

Stonehenge Theories, Myths, Construction and Images

Fri, 30 May 2008 19:09:43 GMT

Stonehenge, the world's most famous megalith, is located above a chalky plain about 8 km north of Salisbury, UK. It has been drawing people towards it for around 5000 years now, and to this day remains an enigmatic mystery because the questions of how it was built, who built it and why they built it remain unanswered, the theories are only ranged and debated. Standing out distinctly from the green English countryside, the monument radiates a power that must have been ingrained in the site itself. It is an aura, a power which cannot be explained by architecture alone. A lot of the mystery and inherent wonderment associated with Stonehenge stems from the fact that the stones are so shrouded in mystery, this only being amplified by its age. The very fact that the stones survived for so long must mean they are special. This article looks at the description, construction, theories, astronomy, myths and images of Stonehenge.

The 13 Crystal Skulls

Tue, 27 May 2008 09:05:23 GMT

One of archaeology's most compelling mysteries is that of the 13 Crystal Skulls. Skulls have been one of the most powerful objects of symbolism in human history, all over the world. Several perfect crystal Skulls have been found in parts of Mexico, Central and South America. Together, they form a mystery as enigmatic as the Nazca Lines, the Great Pyramids and Stonehenge. There are several crystal skulls in existence today around the world and this article takes a brief look at all thirteen skulls.

Dragons from around the world

Mon, 05 May 2008 09:17:34 GMT

From China all the way to Britain, as far back as 7000 years ago, the dragon has often appeared in stories, mythologies and cultural references. Yet the dragon plays a benevolent role in the East and an evil one in the West; is it a psychological symbol of our struggles or is there a better explanation for the myth of dragons?

The Phantom Drummer of Tedworth

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 01:01:18 GMT

One of the earliest documented cases of poltergeists. This was related to the arrest of a drummer, and lasted for about two years without explanation.

The Many Deaths of Lara Croft Tomb Raider

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:11:24 GMT

A compilation of clips with Lara Croft (Tomb Raider) being killed, attacked, injured or maimed. And some glitches and bugs and general mayhem. From Tomb Raider Anniversary.

More than 101 Big Dick Jokes

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 02:30:35 GMT

Based on Drew Carey's audio book. 101 Big Dick jokes was started by Drew Carey, and the list grew from contributions by friends around him. He had even considered writing a book named "101 Big Dick Jokes" under an assumed name. Well, that's what he told us anyways. This article lists all of his jokes and goes on to list even more collected from various sources.

The Portal Song

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 01:59:06 GMT

End credits to the popular 2007 game Portal, entitled Still Alive. Written by Jonathan Coulton, performed by Ellen McLain for Valve Software. Also has the radio version! The cake is a lie...

Yeti, its Story, History and Characteristics

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 07:18:50 GMT

Giant footprints in the snow of Mt. Everest were discovered by British mountaineers in 1951. Was that proof that the Yeti, popularly known as the Abominable Snowman, exists? Further investigators threw doubts on the report, and the controversy goes on. Is there a giant hairy creature, looking like early man, living in the Himalayas? Several reports have come out since the early nineteenth century, until the present.

Somewhere in England

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 23:42:11 GMT

Collection of random images taken from around England, including Bath, Lacock, British Museum, Stonehenge, and of course London.