A 450 year old church that was once entirely submerged in water has appeared from the depths of a reservoir in Mexico. Thanks to a severe drought in the Mexican state of Chiapas, the 16th […]
Day: October 20, 2015
Murdered Man In Mexico City Was Found Hanging Over A Bridge Dressed Like A Mummy
In the Mexico City suburb of Iztapalapa, the body of a man was found hanging over a busy road bridge on Monday. The body was wrapped in white bandages much like that of a mummy, […]
This Ebay Like Startup Has Its Eyes Set On Dealing With Food Waste In a Big Way
The United Kingdom startup company, TakeStock, has been described as the “Ebay of the food industry.” The company believes it can find buyers for unused and unsold stocks of food, thereby reducing food waste and […]
Scientific Innovation In Russia Is Slowed Down By Outlandish New Government Policy
In Russia, research facilities are now being required by the Russian government to submit all research papers to the security service and have them approved before they can be submitted for use in research conferences […]
Federal Court Decision Is A Landmark Victory For Medical Marijuana Providers
The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has been told by a federal court in California to leave medical marijuana dispensaries alone. According to the court, the DEA’s interpretation of a medical marijuana bill that was recently […]
Proposed Act That Could Destroy Your Privacy On The Internet Is Being Blasted By Tech Companies
A controversial cybersecurity bill known as CISA that will soon be debated about in Congress has been heavily criticized by technology companies, and Twitter is the latest to get involved in the action. Twitter tweeted, […]
Bernard Madoff Fraud Victims Set To Have A Good Portion Of Their Money Recovered
After being duped by the major Ponzi scheme conducted by Bernard Madoff, victims are starting to learn how much money they will be able to recover. People who invested up to a little over $1.1 […]
VW Scandal Worsens As Sources Claim 4 Cheating Devices Were Used Over 7 Years
News for Volkswagen (VW) keeps getting worse as the scandal deepens. In the latest development – according to anonymous sources within the company – the company made several, various versions of the “defeat devices” installed […]
These X-Ray Vision Vans In New York City Could Be A Major Invasion Of Your Privacy
The New York Police Department has new vans that are equipped with X-ray vision that can see the contents contained in vehicles and homes. The police department is not saying much about the vans, but […]
Facebook Introduces New Alert To Notify Users About Hacking Efforts By The Government
As more reports come out that reveal that state governments are spying on their own citizens, social media websites like Facebook have been taking action in order to ensure the privacy of their users. One […]
These Hunters Accidentally Killed Two Moose That Were On Display At A Zoo
A group of hunters in Norway were initially excited when they located two large moose, which they proceeded to shoot and kill. They thought they were extremely lucky to locate two stagnant moose that were […]
Chinese Scientists Genetically Modify Beagles To Create Extra Muscular Dogs
Like something out of a Frankenstein movie, Chinese scientists have created genetically engineered, extra muscular dogs, according to a report from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) . In the report, one of the scientists, […]
Workers Who Interact With People On A Regular Basis Typically Have An Unhappy Home Life
A recent study found that workers who have little interpersonal contact typically have an easier time maintaining a proper balance between work life and home life, in comparison to workers who have to deal with […]
Pro Gun Group Plans To Take Advantage Of Gun Buyback Program By Turning In Old Firearms
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel recently announced a $250,000 gun buyback program to help get guns off the streets, and one pro-gun group is promising to take full advantage of the program. The program functions on […]
Irish Authorities To Conduct Investigation Into Facebook’s Personal Data Transfer To The U.S.
On Tuesday, the Irish Data Protection Commissioner admitted that it should investigate certain practices of Facebook, Inc. Particularly, it should investigate how Facebook transfers data to the United States. This concession follows a legal challenge […]
JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley Pay The Most In Billion Dollar Credit Default Swap Settlement
In a lawsuit brought on by investors in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, a settlement has been reached in which JPMorgan Chase & Co, Morgan Stanley and Barclays […]
This Amazonian Tribe Is Literally Going To War Against Illegal Loggers
One Amazonian tribe in northern Brazil is standing up to the illegal logging that takes place in the rainforest that they call home. The Ka’apor tribe from the Brazilian state of Maranhao is dependent upon […]
The President’s Air Force One Fleet Is About To Receive Expensive Replacements
Although the tag “Air Force One” can be used for any U.S. Air Force aircraft that carries the president, the ones it is referring to are the two pimped out Boeing 747s used solely by […]
Marijuana Industry Occupies Astonishing Amount Of Industrial Real Estate In Denver
Several buildings in central Denver, CO (1 in 11 to be exact) house marijuana. Ever since the state modified its regulations on the cannabis industry, at least 3.7 million square feet of industrial buildings in […]
People Conduct Fewer Mobile Google Searches Than You Might Think
Charles Arthur has made some interesting and unexpected conclusions regarding how Google users search – or how much users search to be more exact. With respect to mobile phones, Arthur concludes that the average person’s […]
This Sea Snake That Washed Ashore In Southern California Shows The Major Effects Of Climate Change
A highly venomous yellow-bellied sea snake washed up in Southern California, and a strong El Nino caused by climate change is being blamed for this unusual occurrence. The snake is called Pelamis platurus, and it […]
Indonesia’s Palm Fires Are Creating More Greenhouse Gases Than The Entire US Every Day
Professional arsonists in Indonesia are poisoning the air breathed by their fellow countrymen and those in neighboring countries, including Malaysia and Singapore. The arsonists are lighting illegal fires to make land suitable for the pulp […]
This Scientist Is Selling The Right To Name A New Species Of Animals On eBay
One scientist is trying to raise money for the environment by selling the naming rights for a new species of moths that he discovered. The right to name the moth is being sold on eBay. […]
Teenagers Prove How Easy It is To Hack CIA Boss’ AOL Email Account
A teenage hacker is claiming he infiltrated the AOL email account of CIA boss John Brennan and removed sensitive government files. He told the New York Times the hack was simple, as he used publicly […]
Justin Trudeau Elected New Prime Minister Of Canada In A Clear Victory For The Liberal Party
Justin Trudeau has been elected Prime Minister of Canada, defeating the incumbent Prime Minister Stephen Harper of the Conservative Party. Trudeau was quick to thank his supporters, saying that they made Canadian history. He said […]
This Hedge Fund Is Relying On The Same Investment Strategy That Caused The 2008 Financial Crisis
Hedge funds are bringing back collateralized debt obligations, or CDOs. These are the same financial vehicles that caused the severe financial crisis of 2008. A CDO is essentially a collection of debt, often home mortgages, […]
Google Makes Its First Chinese Investment Since It Pulled Out Of The Country In 2010
One of Google’s most notable moves occurred when it pulled most of its business out of China in 2010 over censorship issues. Since then, it mostly has remained out of the country – until now […]
Groundbreaking New Method For IVF Brings Pregnancy Success Rate Up To 80%
Scientists from Oxford University have developed a new revolutionary method for in-vitro fertilization that would double the success rate of the procedure. With the new method, the rate of success for IVF would become 80%. […]
Chinese Tourist Beaten To Death In Hong Kong After Companion Did Not Buy Jewelry
Hong Kong police have arrested a Chinese tour group leader and a Hong Kong based tour guide for allegedly beating a Chinese tourist to death after he intervened in an argument between them and another […]
Microsoft CEO Earns Massive Paycheck Despite Lackluster Fiscal 2015
Microsoft didn’t have the best fiscal year of 2015, as both the company’s operating income and earnings per share declined. However, that did not stop Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella from bringing home a fat paycheck. […]