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The Bird of Doom
The ancient Greeks revered owls and believed that the birds were sacred to Athena the goddess of wisdom but to many ancient cultures owls were associated with magic and darkness. The penetrating and unmoving eyes, the tufts of hair on their ears with resembled devil's horns, their eerie screech and their ability to twist their heads almost full circle have made owls a feared staple in[...]
The Price of Fame could lead to an Early Death
Fame, it comes with a lot of perks. The glitz and the glamor of stardom is the envy of many people, from the large paychecks to the adoration of fans. But for all the perks of infamy, there are downfalls. The invasion of privacy, the swarm of paparazzi, the bombardment of instant recognition and in[...]
The Tragedy of Daniel Dodge
One of the lesser known millionaires of the thirties was Daniel Dodge, son of John Dodge, co-founder of the American Dodge Motor Company. Danny, as he was known to his family and friends, owned a luxury lodge at Maple Point, near Kagawong, overlooking the North Shore of Manitoulin Island, in Canada. While spending time at his secluded resort in 1938, he fell in love with the telephone[...]
Solving the Mystery of Amelia Earhart's Disappearance
Thanks to another search for her plane, Amelia Earhart is still making news. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met with members of "The International Group for Historic Aircraft Recovery" (TIGHAR) to discuss the unsolved case of the aviator. The group plans the search for Earhart's plane in June,[...]
Science Researching a Cure for Death
Despite our best efforts, death is the ultimate population control, and while some of us exercise daily, scrutinize the food we eat and follow a regimen to postpone, if not cheat our own expiring mortality, scientists are studying the effects of aging in an attempt to prolong the human longevity through life extension science.The phrase "curing death" is one that has been used[...]
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