Author: Gail Hodson Shirk

Yarn Created From Human Skin Cells

Yarn created from skin cells. A team of researchers from France, Columbia and the U.S. has developed a type of yarn from human skin cells that can be woven into human textiles. https://m.phys.org/news/2020-02-yarn-skin-cells-woven-human.html (Photo courtesy of CCO Public Domain)

Zak Bagans Plagiarism Scandal

Kenneth Biddle describes new developments in the Zak Bagans scandal. According to Biddle, Bagans plagiarized several writers in his book ‘Ghost Hunting For Dummies’. He had texted with Troy Taylor whose works were the most plagiarized, and received confirmation Bagans used his works. Then, Bagans and Taylor published statements they worked together, with Taylor as […]

Record High Temperature Set In Antarctica

Record high temperature of 63.5 F recorded in Antarctica. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-7977923/Record-high-temperature-18C-recorded-Antarctica.html (Photo courtesy of Financial Times)  

Beer, Brandy, Rum Flow From Kitchen Taps In Southern India

Beer, brandy, and rum flow from water taps in Southern India. 6,000 litres of confiscated alcohol had been buried nearby, and seeped into the residents’ well. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-51372583 (Photo courtesy of Times of India)

Tim, Tusker Elephant, Has Died At Age 50 In Kenya

One of Africa’s last remaining giant “tusker” elephants, aged 50, has died in Kenya, the country’s wildlife service (KWS) has said. https://apple.news/AE_yTpBlfQ-6ai4oB4nl0qg (Photo courtesy of Earth Touch News)

Snake Attacks Australian TV Reporter’s Microphone

An Australian TV reporter, doing a segment on snake safety, with a snake on her shoulder, had a challenge as the snake attacked and struck the microphone in her hand three times. https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2020/02/06/Snake-strikes-TV-reporters-microphone-in-Australia/1341581014444/ (Photo courtesy of UPI)