Discover ‘Lunar’-Like Landscape on Earth in Italy (Photos)
Some 2.5 million years ago, the Crete Senesi region is said to have been covered by the Pliocene sea and clay. The distinctive grey color of the clay sediments left behind is said to give a distinctively lunar appearance to the landscape.
Steve Jobs Statuettes Created for Naples Nativity Manger [PHOTOS]
Jobs' statue is shown holding a product depicting Apple‘s logo. The sculpture sports a high-necked black Tee, which resembles that worn by Jobs, at his two most notable public appearances over the last two years.
China’s Richest Village Gets a Skyscraper (PHOTOS)
A new skyscraper has been unveiled in Huaxi village in China’s Jiangsu province, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the forming of the country’s richest village.
WW II-Era Shipwreck with Silver Worth $200 Million Found (PHOTOS)
The wreck of a World War II-era British cargo ship, whose holds are believed to be filled with seven million ounces of silver, has been discovered approximately 4,700 meters below the surface of the North Atlantic Ocean. At today's value, the cargo is worth in excess of $200 million.
Rare Pictures, Artifacts of Titanic Exhibited Ahead of 100th Year of its Sinking (PHOTOS)
Old photographs, reconstructed suites, letters from victims and many original artifacts from the sunken Titanic are on display at Hans Christian Andersen Castle of Tivoli Gardens amusement park in Copenhagen.
‘Titanic’ Necklace Discovered from Shipwreck Stolen from Denmark Exhibition
A gold necklace, recovered from the sunken Titanic’s wreck site, has been stolen from an exhibition dedicated to the ill-fated ship, in the Danish capital of Copenhagen.
Exclusive Collection of Elizabeth Taylor’s Jewelry, Costumes Unveiled at Christie’s (PHOTOS)
Gems and personal jewelries from Elizabeth Taylor’s jewelry collection worth $150 million and many of her ball gowns were unveiled at Christie’s auction house in central London on Friday.
France, NYC Celebrate 125 Years of Statue of Liberty (PHOTOS)
French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrived at Liberty Island on Thursday to take part in a ceremony ahead of the 125th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty, in New York.
Top 10 Billionaires of the World in 2011 [PHOTOS]
Forbes' latest list of billionaires, which was published on Wednesday, has a few surprises on it. The world has now 1,210 billionaires, with a total net worth of $4.5 trillion. The number of billionaires has doubled in China while Moscow surpasses all other cities in the number of billionaires.
Cleveland Volcano in Alaska Showing Signs of Eruption [PHOTOS]
Mount Cleveland, also called Cleveland Volcano, located at the Aleutian Islands in Alaska, has been reportedly oozing lava, highlighting a possibility of eruption.
Cleveland Volcano in Alaska Shows Signs of Eruption (PHOTOS)
Mount Cleveland, also called Cleveland Volcano, located at the Aleutian Islands in Alaska has been reportedly oozing lava, highlighting a possibility of eruption.
Hirbet Madras Caves in Jerusalem Reveal Ancient Jewish Rebel Hideouts (PHOTOS)
The archaeological site of Hurvat Burgin at the foothills of Jerusalem, around the ancient city of Beit Guvrin, features Hirbet Madras caves believed to be ancient rebel hideouts.
Google Street View Maps Jerusalem for Virtual Tour
Google’s Street View that lets explore places around the world through 360-degree street-level imagery virtually will soon provide street by street images of Jerusalem, Israel.
Typhoon Roke Hits Japan: Aftermath Photos
Typhoon Roke struck Toyokawa, central Japan on early Sept. 21, bringing heavy rain and strong winds and disturbing transport systems.
Million Dollar Body: Top 10 Celebrities With Insured Body Parts (PHOTOS)
Have a look at some of the celebrities who have had their body parts insured for millions.
Dead Whale Carcass Washes up at Karachi Beach (PHOTOS)
According to local media reports, Pakistan’s Cetacean Conservation Project (CCP) officials have initiated efforts to remove the corpse, which is believed to be of a Baleen whale.
Southern Lights Video, as Captured From Space Station
Streaks of green light were captured along the earth’s southern hemisphere in a video as the International Space Station (ISS) hovered over Aurora Australis or Southern Lights.
Four Consecutive Earthquakes Strike Guatemala Within 90 Minutes
Four earthquakes struck Guatemala continuously within 90 minutes, shaking buildings in the capital, triggering landslides and killing three people.
Brazilians Call for ‘Sweeping out’ Corruption with Brooms at Beach (PHOTOS)
Members of a Brazil-based NGO, called Rio de Paz (Peace Rio), placed hundreds of brooms at the Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Monday to protest against corruption in the country.
Toxic Seaweed off Brittany Beach in France Deadly for Terrestrial Life
The seaweed has been known to give off strong toxic gases as it starts decomposing. Inhalation of these fumes may take a toll on human health and can cause death, doctors have warned.
Emmy Awards 2011 Winners: Top Outstanding Actors and Actresses (PHOTOS)
The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences awarded the 2010-2011 Primetime Emmys for programs and individual achievements at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards at Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday
Pregnant Carla Bruni Due in October, Makes First Public Appearance in Paris (PHOTOS)
Till now she was spotted only at official and private gatherings revealing her “rounded” belly, France’s First Lady, Carla Bruni, made her pregnancy rather public as she appeared in the gardens of the Elysee Palace in Paris on Saturday.
PHOTO: Five of Saturn’s Moons Captured with 'Artistry' in One Image
NASA’s Cassini spacecraft has captured a portrait of five of Saturn’s moons poised along the planet’s ring in one image, NASA revealed on Friday.
800-Year-Old Remains of Children Uncovered in Peru Reveal Grim Pre-Inca Times (Photos)
Archaeologists have excavated remains of 42 children and 74 camelids in the fishing town of Huanchaquito, Trujillo in Peru. The remains were sacrificed approximately 800 years ago
William and Kate Royal Wedding Sets Guinness World Record (PHOTOS)
UK’s royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton has set a world record of the most watched online event ever, according to the latest edition of the Guinness Book of World Records.
Existence of First Planet Orbiting Two Stars in Outer Space Confirmed
Called Kepler-16b, the newly found circumbinary planet is likened with the fictional aliens-inhabited planet called Tatooine, which was portrayed to have two sunsets in the Hollywood epic Star Wars series.
NASA Helps Discover Waters Deep Under Deserts
A research team from NASA has created high-resolution maps of freshwater aquifers buried deep beneath a desert in Northern Kuwait by using radar sounding technology that provides more accurate idea of underground water levels.
NASA’s Rover Examines Second Rock at Mars’ Endeavour Crater [PHOTOS]
While on its mission to study rocks on Mars to get clues to an early wet environment, NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity is examining second rock since its landing on the new site, the Endeavour crater, in August.
Virgin America Named Best Domestic Airline in U.S.
This has been the fourth consecutive year that Virgin America took the top honors for Best Premium Class among domestic airlines in Conde Nast Traveler's 2011 Business Travel Poll.
Japan’s Lastel ‘Corpse’ Hotel Allows Check in Only to the Dead (PHOTOS)
Lastel corpse hotel in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, offers rooms for the dead while the bereaved families wait their turn in the queue for one of the city's overworked crematoriums.