Paul of TarsusSaul of Tarsus, a.k.a. Paul the Apostle, Paul of Tarsus [?-65 c.e.] was a Hellenistic Jew and student of Gamaliel the Elder who served as enforcer for the Pharisaic Sanhedrin against the apostate Christian sect following the crucifixion of Jesus. Around 33 c.e. he experienced a dramatic...
UFC 115's best fight between Chuck Liddell and Rich Franklin on Saturday, June 12, 2010. The Pay Per View broadcasting live from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada fight drew a huge crowd from ring side to armchair compliments of television. All eyes were on Liddell's return to the...
Influential people come in all shapes and sizes in all generations throughout history. Such people can be grouped together by shared affiliations and backgrounds, for whatever purposes people are drawn to make lists. This list offers some interesting biographical tidbits about 50 people of Jewish...
Cryptococcus gattii is a fatal fungus killing people in western North America. Reports from British Columbia, Canada, and within the United States in Oregon, have already been confirmed by the Center For Disease Control. People and animals in both locations have fallen victim to this unique and...
Stone aged carved "phallic object" found by a team of scientists during a Swedish excavation during the week of July 15, 2010. Scientists are uncertain just what conclusions to draw from the ancient supposed "sex toy" and are looking for answers regarding the tool. Archaelogist Gsaran Gruber...
Atheism is generating quite a lot of attention these days. Prominent atheists are getting the word out about their views in increasing numbers and generating lots of public debate on the proper place of religion in governments and societies in the modern world. And now more than ever, atheists...
The 21st Winter Olympics open Friday, February 12, 2010 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Over 5,000 athletes from 80 countries will compete over the 17 day competition. China will be sending the largest team of over 91 athletes to seek gold. There will be over 80 medals available for the...
Glacier National Park is located in the U.S. state of Montana, bordering the Canadian provinces of Alberta and British Columbia to the North and the Blackfeet Indian Reservation to the East. It actually continues into Canada and makes up the International Peace Park. It is home to the Going to the...
The Great Dane is one of the world’s tallest dog breeds, often referred to as the “Apollo of all breeds.” This ancient breed is believed to have existed as far back as the 36 B.C. where dogs resembling it appeared on Greek money. There is still a debate as to the exact origins of the breed - some...
By definition, a pirate is someone who steals at sea. The pirate emerged as a notorious character as early as the 13th century BC. Pirates terrorized the Aegean Sea, they destroyed ships and plundered villages close to the rivers and seas. Their use of violence increased in the Middle Ages and they...
