10 Jewish Messiah Moments

By the 1st century, Roman occupation led to a flourishing belief in the messiah among the Jews of Israel. He would be a descendant of King David, defeat Israel’s persecutors – that would be Rome — and restore Jewish independence in the land. A savior.

For Christians, the issue was settled between Christmas and Easter. But for Jews, the question remained open and, for the next 2,000 years, particularly in periods of harsh persecution, slaughter or expulsion, Jews experienced repeated messiah moments. At best, they didn’t end well. Here are 10:

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Via: Mental_Floss

The Cro Magnon Religion

The Cro Magnon people left no written records about themselves, however they replaced the Neanderthals over 30,000 years ago. So what do we know about this prehistoric forerunner to the Homosapiens?

Similar to the Neanderthals, they buried tools, weapons, and ornaments with their dead. This is all according to finds documented by the research of archaeologists. Consequently, the graves also furnished some bizarre, yet interesting artifacts including bones painted red. This was, of course, interpreted as a concern for the afterlife. Also, some of the bodies discovered have been placed in the fetal position, thus indicating a possible desire for rebirth.

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Via: Factoidz.com

Waterboarding for dummies

Internal CIA documents reveal a meticulous protocol that was far more brutal than Dick Cheney's "dunk in the water"

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Via: Salon

The Strange Tale of Phineas Gage

Even if you're not a neurologist or a psychotherapist, you may have heard of Phineas Gage. When a guy survives being impaled with a three-foot iron rod in the skull, he tends to gain a certain notoriety. What makes Gage's case interesting isn't the fact that he survived, it's how he changed after his accident.

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Via: Neatorama