Most people hope they'll die by passing in their sleep, in a peaceful setting, or maybe surrounded by loved ones. But for the victims of these 15 executions, that couldn't be further from reality. Whether it's being set on fire inside of a tire or having your limbs slowly cut off, these deaths are...
Fermentation is a process that converts a carbohydrate into an acid or alcohol. Fermentation, in a stricter sense, also involves the use of yeast as an agent in changing sugar into alcohol. It can also refer to the use of bacteria in order to create lactic acid on some foods. Fermentation is a...
Third century BC coins were found in Egypt. A total of 383 bronze coins and many other artifacts were uncovered by archeologists Wednesday April 21, 2010 at a site 50 miles southwest of Cairo, Egypt. The coins were buried just north of Qarun lake in Fayoum Oasis. The coins were plated with the...
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...
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...
Glass is a shapeless solid that has been in existence for thousands of years in the guise of various different forms. It has been made by humans since 12,000 BC. There has been a debate about glass’ status as a liquid or a solid. But the general consensus is that glass is considered a highly cooled...
Ed Swiderski proposed marriage to Jillian Harris and she accepted during last night's The Bachelorette fifth-season finale on ABC. Jillian chose Ed, a 29-year-old interior designer from Vancouver, BC, over Kiptyn Locke, a 31-year-old business developer from Encinitas, CA, during the finale, which...
The breed also goes by other names such as Podenco Ibicenco, Ibizan Warren Hound, Ibizan Podenco or “Beezers“ (an affectionate term used by its breeders). It is believed to be an ancient breed, brought by sea traders to the island of Ibiza during 700 to 900 BC. The Ibizan Hound bears resemblance...
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...
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...
