Shambhala, Agharti (Agharta) and 2012, central Asian myths. What do they have in common? While doing some research for an article relating to the mysteries of the number 7, I came across references into Shambhala, Agharti (Agharta) and 2012. I thought it was quite bizarre to find that there was a legend surrounding Shambhala and Agharti which …
Is this the world’s most unusual musical instrument or just one of them?
Australia has made a habit of bringing unusual things to the world - like the wobble board. Well, I think that has been outdone by a humble man from Melbourne. His name is Herb Patten, a Koori elder affectionately known as "Uncle Herb". He plays what I think could be the most unusual musical instrument in the world. Now I could be wrong and you …
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A “What the…” moment.
One of the things that started me off in the blogging world was receiving a stumble sent to me by one of my StumbleUpon friends. For those of you who have yet to experience the fun of SU as its commonly called, I must say you are missing out on quite a bit. Granted, not everyone likes the idea of setting up a profile and spending time rummaging …
Thinking machines or potential ‘Terminators’
We all remember the first movie, a naked man appears in the middle of ball lightning and then the action starts right from there. There is a killing spree to wipe out one person, the woman who will bear mankind's savior. Who is trying to kill her? Why are they trying to kill her and who is the second naked man in the ball lightning? Well, he turned …
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Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Holy … what was that?
You remember those words right? Well, maybe not the last phrase although that's what hooked me when I saw this video. I knew right away that it qualified as an X-factor post. I remember that incredible scene from Tomb Raider: Cradle of Life. You know, the one where Lara jumps out of a building under construction and soars through the air like a …
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An Amazing Hotel
You remember my post about the world's largest swimming pool, don't you? It was floating around on the Internet getting sent to all and sundry via email. Well, here's another one I received via email. Faithfully reproduced here as another X-factor post. You've just got to check out (or should that be check in at) the Atlantis Hotel The Palm, …
