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A “Plutoid” (or dwarf planet, after the demoted Pluto) discovered in 2005 has been renamed from “Easterbunny” to “Makemake“, the chief god, creator of humanity and god of fertility in the mythology of the inhabitants of Easter Island (Rapa Nui).
The red methane-covered orb is only slightly smaller and dimmer than Pluto. Discovery of this and [...]

A while ago we had a submission from Thomas about a jump into a parallel universe that saved his life. Now we have a mail from someone named Tom with an eerily similar tale:
“Agent Zero- I read with great interest the account about the near-accident that you recently posted. I find it very strange, because [...]

More light has been shed on the OBE (out of body experience) phenomenon by researchers at Antwerp University (Belgium). A 63-year-old tinnitus (ringing in the ears) patient had an electrode implanted in his brain to administer shocks intended to disrupt the tinnitus. This may sound a bit extreme, but it is a fairly routine procedure [...]

The last few days have brought some strange responses in two high-profile cryptozoology cases. First, the Texas chupacabra we reported on back in early September has been deemed a near-match to a coyote based on DNA analysis by Texas State University. So, what the heck is a near-match? Is it a coyote or isn’t it? [...]

Since the beginning of time, humans have looked for ways to exert control on their environment. Our mythology and religions (not to mention social/cultural norms) are all rooted in the idea that the world is chaos and God (or, more precisely, man) imposes order. Enter restrictions on sex, dress and other behaviors, including eating.
OK, so [...]