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See the mysterious “ghost octopus” scientists just discovered in the dark ocean depths off the coast of Hawaii. Once again, we have proof that no matter how much we think we know about the Earth’s oceans, there’s always more to learn. On February 27, researchers from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) found a ghostly looking octopus more than 2.5 miles below the surface of the ocean near Hawaii — and it’s unlike any creature that’s ever been seen before....

While many consider fashion to be a superficial art form, mannequin art brings a new dimension of expression into the fray. Source: Mosaics Art While many dismiss fashion–let alone its mere display–as a pseudo art form that seldom transcends the superficial, there’s more to window displays and mannequins than first meets the eye. Once a simple vessel for designing dresses and seasonal ensembles, the mannequin has undergone a great transformation throughout the years, becoming as much an aesthetically pleasing face of the fashion industry as its foundation....

With roots tracing back to 1914, light painting is a photographic technique that involves creating exposures via moving a hand-held light source inside or outside the frame. Featured in art photographer Man Ray’s 1935 “Space Writing” series, the novel art form’s first known users were Frank Gilberth and his wife. While the light can be used to illuminate parts of an existing subject, it can also be used to create its own subject and by extension “paint” an original picture....

This may be the only time a minister has instructed people to take a closer look at porn. If you were walking through the city of Pompeii around 100 B.C., you’d see a wide amphitheater, ornately-constructed bathhouses, column-lined temples…and penises. Lots of penises. Around 80 percent of the artwork decorating this ancient Roman town would be considered explicit today, according to Rev. Canon Steve Chalke, a prominent British evangelical Christian....

Shipwreck of infamous cannibal voyage investigated, ancient inscription alluding to biblical war found, Aaron Burr’s secret family of color uncovered. First Images Taken Inside The Shipwreck Of The H.M.S. Terror Wikimedia CommonsThe H.M.S. Terror was initially built as a bomb vessel, and even participated in several skirmishes in the War of 1812 before Sir John Franklin’s doomed expedition. Sir John Franklin’s doomed 1845 expedition to find the Northwest Passage left two ships called the H....

Medieval ice skates made of horse bones found in Russia, Ice Age animal remains unearthed in England, ancient Roman mosaic uncovered in London. 1,000-Year-Old Ice Skates Made From Horse Bones Unearthed At The Remains Of A Medieval Russian City Oleg OleynikovWhile ice skating was used as an essential mode of travel in northern Eurasia during the medieval period, archaeological evidence suggests that Viking-era Russians simply did it for fun. Founded in approximately 860 C....

A treasure trove of stolen artifacts, new footage of the Hindenburg disaster, and ancient Taino graves found in Guadeloupe. British Metal Detectorist Finds Stolen Viking And Roman Artifacts On His First Treasure Hunt West Mercia PoliceThe trove included Viking jewelry, ancient Egyptian relics, and Bronze Age objects. A first-time treasure hunter just discovered nearly 300 historic artifacts in England — and then found out that they were all stolen. Forty-three-year-old Charles Cartwright was testing out his new metal detector when the machine suddenly “went crazy....

Two British Men Found A Viking Treasure Worth $3.8 Million — Now They’re Going To Jail SWNSTwo metal detectorists who found $3.8 million worth of historical treasure are facing jail time for their indiscretion. Two British metal detectorists who came across a 1,000-year-old treasure haul and failed to report their discovery to local authorities are facing jail time because of it. It all started when George Powell and Layton Davies were hunting for treasure in the fields of Herefordshire....

Woman who seduced and killed Nazis as a teen dies at 92, scientists unearth mummified Ice Age wolf pup, researchers find evidence of medieval female pope. Nazi-Seducing Resistance Fighter Who Lured Germans To Their Deaths Dies At 92 National Hannie Schaft Foundation The world has lost an integral member of the Dutch resistance against the Nazis during World War II, the legendary Freddie Oversteegen. On Sept. 5, a day before her 93rd birthday, Oversteegen passed away....

Pre-Inca mass grave discovered in Peru, evidence of ancient parties found on crannogs around the British Isles, 1,500-year-old mosaic unearthed in Israel. Archaeologists In Peru Just Found A 450-Year-Old Mass Grave Of 76 Child Sacrifice Victims ANDINA/Huanchaco Archaeological Program (Pahuan)One of many skeletons of child sacrifice victims found in northern Peru. At the Pampa la Cruz archaeological site in Peru, scientists uncovered 76 child sacrifice victims who were buried about 450 years ago....

As the situation grew more and more dire in Vietnam, America’s Vietnam War protests grew stronger and stronger. Like this gallery?Share it: Share Flipboard Email And if you liked this post, be sure to check out these popular posts: 44 Photos From The Anti-Civil Rights Movement That United Most Of White America In The 1960s 44 Declassified Vietnam War Photos Taken By U.S. Army Photographers What Anti-Immigrant Hysteria Looked Like 100 Years Ago [24 PHOTOS]...

Though he was the appointed lawman at the time of the shootout at the O.K. Corral, Virgil Earp remained obscure compared to his younger brother Wyatt. Wikimedia CommonsVirgil Earp in middle age. While Virgil Earp was not as famous as his younger brother Wyatt, he was an instrumental figure in one of the most legendary events in America’s Old West: the shootout at the O.K. Corral. Virgil’s life was equally as adventurous as his brother’s, though his brother was certainly better at talking himself up after a fight....

This “adults-only” sculpture garden boasts a vagina with teeth, a naked woman forcefully separating from her child, and a man with no penis cutting himself in half. Like this gallery?Share it: Share Flipboard Email And if you liked this post, be sure to check out these popular posts: Inside The Dresden Bombing And The Apocalyptic Firestorm That Turned The City Into A Wasteland The Most Interesting Non-Traditional Sculptures Inside The Disturbing Mysteries Surrounding New Mexico’s Dulce Base...

For nearly 200 years, the Fugates — known as the blue people of Kentucky — remained largely sealed off from the outside world as they passed their blue skin from generation to generation. When Benjamin “Benjy” Stacy was born in 1975, nurses and doctors were shocked and confused. Rather than coming out a bright shade of crimson like most babies, Benjy was born with dark blue skin. Doctors were so worried by this alien skin color that they called an ambulance to take Benjy the 116 miles from his hometown outside Hazard, Kentucky to the University of Kentucky Medical Center....

Despite its brevity, US history has provided us with numerous colorful characters and significant events to examine. From quirky inventors to red-blooded patriots, the annals of this country’s history are filled with wondrous tales and exploits of those before us. And, of course, more than a few myths have snuck their way in, as well. 1. Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride “One if by land, two if by sea”. That part was true....

Source: Her Beat The Nikas Awards A shot of Yuly Gusman, left, at the 2013 Nikas. Source: The Moscow News In 2008, the Nikas, Russia’s answer to the Oscars, had jokes about Putin and Dmitry Medvedev cut from their broadcast by a TV station. Medvedev, the man who at the time had just taken over as president while Putin switched to prime minister for a term, was hand-picked by Putin, likely because he would bend easily to Putin’s will....

Tom Moore’s original fundraising goal was to reach about $1,250 by his 100th birthday on April 30th. Moore familyNinety-nine-year-old veteran Tom Moore stunned the public by raising $8 million for Britain’s coronavirus charity. At 99 years old, Tom Moore is unable to get around without the help of a walker, but that didn’t stop the British veteran from doing what he could to help amid the coronavirus crisis. According to the BBC, Moore setup a fundraiser for NHS Charities Together which raises funds for hospitals, healthcare workers, and patients affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK....

The erotic work is not an uncommon find, but this particular depiction of the Greek myth “Leda and the Swan” has unique elements to it. Cesare Abbate/Pompeii SitesLena and the swan fresco that was discovered in the ruins of Pompeii. An Ancient Roman erotic fresco painting has just been discovered by archeologists at a dig site in Pompeii. The stunning work of art depicts the Greek myth of “Leda and the Swan” — a myth that’s reportedly been a source of inspiration for artists for centuries....

“It’s an amazing story. Everyone is baffled and impressed. He had no weapons, no knives or trekking poles with him. How did he do it?” Pixabay For a Colorado jogger who suddenly found himself in a deadly encounter with a mountain lion on Monday, the fight-or-flight response kicked in — and fight won out. The unidentified man had already been bitten and injured by the animal when his instincts kicked in, but he managed to fight for his life and choke the predator to death, The Denver Post reported....

Luckily, the pharmaceutical company has not received any reports of adverse effects resulting from the mishap. PixabayAvKARE pharmaceutical distributor reports that so far, no injuries have occurred since the mixup. In yet another folly of 2020, a U.S. pharmaceutical distributor issued a national recall of their antidepressants and anti-erectile dysfunction pills after it was discovered that there had been a “mix-up” between the two medications. According to CNN, pharmaceutical distributor AvKARE issued a voluntary national recall of 100mg sildenafil, which is the active ingredient in the common erectile dysfunction medication known as Viagra, and of the 100mg trazodone tablets used to treat major depressive disorder....