You Can’t Tell Race by How You Look

December 20, 2002
A new study shows that physical characteristics such as skin or hair color don't necessarily reveal a person's race. People who appear white may genetically be mainly African, while people who look black may genetically be European or Amerindian. "There... continued

New Poll & Last Week’s Results

December 20, 2002
This week we ask you an especially intriguing question about why the visitors don?t come out in the open. Is it because they are evil, afraid or opposed by the government? Or do they think we're not advanced enough for... continued

Whitley’s Journal: Taken by Taken

December 20, 2002
In this long-awaited journal entry, Whitley Strieber gives you his take on the Sci Fi series "Taken." He asks, "?Was Taken's premise an accurate reflection of the situation that actually exists? Is there a vicious government conspiracy to suppress UFO... continued

How Amazing Memories are Made

December 20, 2002
In pre-literate times, civilizations kept records of their legends and knowledge orally?without ever writing themdown. Yet the same words were passed from one generation to another with an accuracy that seems impossible to us today. Did our early ancestors have... continued

Ancient Frozen Bacteria Thawed

December 20, 2002
Scientists are investigating Lake Vida, a 3-mile-long saltwater lake in Antarctica topped with ice that's been frozen for 2,800 years. They're especially interested in the microbes in the lake, which are in liquid water under 62 feet of ice, and... continued

Coming Soon: Liposuction in a Pill

December 19, 2002
Scientists are working on a drug that may be used for chemical liposuction. It's a natural enzyme that breaks down collagen in cells. Right now, it's being used to shrink cancer tumors but researcher Tom Wegman says, "There's no reason... continued

Men Feel Less Pain

December 19, 2002
We assume men become boxers, firefighters, soldiers, etc. because of their superior strength. But it may also be because males are better at tolerating pain than females. It turns out there are major differences in how the sexes perceive pain.... continued

Ebola Carried by Birds

December 19, 2002
The dreaded killer disease Ebola passes easily from person to person, but no one knows where it starts. Ebola was discovered in 1976 and infects humans and monkeys. It's caused hundreds of deaths in central Africa, and is fatal 50... continued

Do Last-Minute Shopping Here!

December 19, 2002
Got any urgent last-minute gifting to do? The Unknowncountry.com store offers e-mail gift certificates! It's easy to send one, too. Just click here, then click on "Gift Certificates" in the shopping cart on the right-hand side of the page. Gift... continued

What Do You Think About Implants?

December 17, 2002
Our new poll asks if you think implants are placed in people by aliens or by the government?or if they?re something natural, a fantasy or a hoax. Be sure to vote. We?ll discuss the results on Dreamland December 28, with... continued