2112 is the title track from Canadian progressive rock band Rush’s album of the same name, released in 1976. The overture and the first section, Temples of Syrinx, were released as a single and are still popular among Rush’s setlists today. The song tells of one man discovering the magic of music through a guitar (as evidenced in the song by him tuning the guitar). In this world, or rather galaxy, everything is under control by the Priests of the Temples of Syrinx....

Quite a few of the laws God enacts in the Torah make the Jews look rather bad, but that is not a fair view of them. Genesis 6:5 and 6 state, “The Lord saw how great the wickedness of the human race had become on the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of the human heart was only evil all the time. The Lord regretted that he had made human beings on the earth, and his heart was deeply troubled....

However, the drama doesn’t always stop after they exit the ring. In fact, their real-life exploits can sometimes be even more fantastical than what they do in the ring. 10 Invader Stabbed Bruiser Brody And Got Away With It Almost 30 years on and the death of Bruiser Brody at the hands of fellow wrestler Jose Gonzalez (aka Invader) still remains one of the most controversial moments in the history of pro wrestling....

While many Nativity scenes proceed without much friction, it’s an unfortunate truth that over the years, countless shocking crimes have occurred at Nativity scenes throughout the world. This listicle explores 10 of the most shocking “crimes” that have happened at Nativity scenes. 10 The Nativity That Was Set on Fire At the beginning of 2022, a man in Vandalia, Ohio, was placed on a $50,000 bond after being accused of setting fire to a Nativity scene at a nearby church....

Sadly, there are not only murderers among us, but—whether to deflect suspicion away from themselves or as one final act of cruelty—also murderers who attend their victim’s funeral. They may even pose as a mourner while the ones truly devastated by the killer’s cruel and selfish actions weep all around them. 10 Man Attends Funeral of 89-Year-Old Man He and Friend Killed Ken Hanford, 89, was a veteran who was a member of the RAAF who fought in WWII....

Some cases, though, are exceptional. While warts, tumors, and worse will grow on millions of people’s bodies every year, a rare few have seen things that go way beyond your standard medical crisis. They’ve had growths take over their bodies—and sometimes even their brains. 10 The Tumor That Turned A Teacher Into A Pedophile The entire personality of an unidentified schoolteacher in Virginia changed when a tumor started growing in his brain....

Trying to prove that the Earth is flat is hard work for flat-Earthers, and they will often go to extreme lengths to prove it, even if it means making ridiculous claims, launching rockets and satellites, or trying to travel to the edge of the Earth. Here are ten curious facts you never knew about flat-Earthers. 10 They Believe Mars Is Round In November 2017, serial entrepreneur Elon Musk tweeted, “Why is there no Flat Mars Society!...

Animals probably think that we are a little late to the party. But never mind, let’s take a moment to appreciate the mutual benefits of evolved design. Here are 10 things you surely thought were all human. You’re about to find out that animals got there first. 10 Air Brakes Have you ever looked out the window of an airplane just before landing and noticed small slats pop up along the wing?...

10 Pearl Harbor The events of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 have been immortalized in history books, documentaries, and movies. However, many don’t believe that all was as it seemed on that fateful day in history. Conspiracy theories have long since stated that President Roosevelt was not only aware of the imminent attack on the Pacific fleet but that he made sure it happened. Those who believe the tragedy to be a false flag feel that the attack was the perfect excuse for Roosevelt to push Congress into joining World War II....

10 Tiburon IslandGold And Cannibalism Tiburon Island is the largest island in Mexico. It’s hot, barren, filled with venomous animals, and home to a group of people called the Seri who have long been labeled as cannibals. It’s also been long reputed to contain untold riches and precious metals. Arizona prospector Tom Grindell made his first trip to the island in 1903. At the time, when he only skirted the edges to see if it was worth mounting a full-scale prospecting operation onto the island....

This is the result of the way that evolution works. People with the most favorable genes survive, while people with unfavorable genes die off. Nevertheless, our genes seem to have given us the perfect excuse for some unruly behaviors. 10 Fats And Sugar We will have a hard time stopping obesity because our so-called “thrifty genes” are wired to make us eat more fatty and sugary foods. When humans were hunter-gatherers thousands of years ago, eating three square meals wasn’t assured....

10Iron Maidens The iron maiden is definitely responsible for one thing: giving its name to one of the greatest metal bands ever. As far as being used as a torture device, though—that’s a bit iffier. It is almost certain that people have been tortured and killed in such devices, but this happened more recently than we think. One of the devices was found in the possession of Uday Hussein, for example....

Yes, that’s right. The queen has more than one crown. Actually, she has quite a few. But they only make up a small proportion of the priceless collection of gems, gold, and silver that makes up the crown jewels. Each one comes with a fascinating, impressive, and sometimes very amusing history. 10 St. Edward’s Crown The most important piece in the crown jewels is St. Edward’s Crown. It is made of solid gold and was created especially for the coronation of King Charles II in 1661....

There’s also a bonus entry with the “Einstein Puzzle” to test your intelligence. You don’t need to know physics or have a college degree. Just figure out who owns the fish . . . and discover if you’re part of the supposed 2 percent who can solve the puzzle. 10 His Authorship Of The Theory Of General Relativity Was Disputed The discovery of the theory of general relativity is surrounded by serious but little-known allegations of plagiarism by Albert Einstein, German scientist David Hilbert, and their respective supporters....

There are a number of bands that dedicate themselves to a certain theme or fiction. Metallica wrote a number of songs using H.P. Lovecraft’s Cthulhu mythos, Blind Guardian is well known for writing within the fiction of the Lord of the Rings, and California Punk band “No Kill I” is well known for writing songs exclusively about Star Trek. Drawing their name from a line in the original Series episode “The Devil in the Dark”, the band has been playing local venues in and around Sacramento California for years, though the band describes their own performances as “On-stage drinking contests” That “Ultimately descend into chaos”....

See Also: Top 10 Misconceptions About The Catholic Church 10Buddhism Is Mostly A Philosophical Religion With Very Few Supernatural Beliefs When most people think of Buddhism, they think of monks in robes meditating and holding their arms out in strange positions, perhaps while vocalizing odd humming sounds. Many people picture a monastery where monks in robes essentially just spend their time contemplating the universe and getting really good at martial arts....

10Extra Virgin Olive Oil The vast majority of counterfeit goods are meant to imitate expensive items. While olive oil isn’t exactly cheap, it would hardly seem to be worth the effort of faking it. However, there is a huge market for counterfeit extra virgin olive oil, typically diluted with lower-quality oils, such as canola. According to Tom Mueller, the author of Extra Virginity: The Sublime and Scandalous World of Olive Oil, “Fifty percent of the olive oil sold in the United States is, in some ways, adulterated....

Few people stop to recognize that caffeine is an addictive and dangerous drug that we pump into our bodies every time we need a boost of energy to meet a deadline. Our society has normalized this as part of a daily routine. By downplaying the potency of caffeine, people do not realize that it’s possible to die from consuming too much. Here are 10 stories of people who have died from a caffeine overdose....

Animals have been called as witnesses in criminal proceedings because they saw the crimes or got involved in one way or another. Some courts have allowed this use of animals, while other judges have plainly refused. 10 Bud The Parrot In May 2015, 49-year-old Glenna Duram attempted a murder-suicide. She shot her husband, Martin Duram, five times before shooting herself. Martin died, but Glenna survived. Bud, an African grey parrot owned by Martin, was the only witness to the murder....

However, by 1928, art critic and mystery novelist S.S. Van Dine had written the Twenty Rules For Writing Detective Stories. The eleventh rule in the list suggests that the culprit should not be a servant, that they are too obvious a choice for the author to pick. There are several writers who have broken the rule since its establishment. Yet, our focus here is on the ten butlers, valets, and maids who did not get the memo....