When we think of celebrities, we tend to think of them as powerful, beautiful and, above all, immortal. The fact is, while many of them portray characters that will remain forever immortalized in a media format and imbedded in our consciousness and in our hearts, these celebrities near to Death experiences serve to show that celebrities are just as mortal as you and me. In this list we’ll have a look at how they came near Death and their description of the experience.

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Throughout human history, we continually come across things that we can't explain. These mysterious events have stumped scientists, researchers and paranormal enthusiasts for decades, and the more we learn, the more it seems some things will probably remain a mystery forever. These are unsolved mysteries that have defied the body of scientific knowledge and remain, after all this time, still… unsolved.

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Until some brainy scientists discover a way for us to live forever (and there are quite a few people working on it), we all have to die. But some ways of dying are better than others. How you will die is a subject that plagues most of us, and it is as fascinating of a topic as it is grotesque. Here are ten ways that we hope you don't kick the proverbial bucket.

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Some people hear the song “You Light Up My Life” (usually sung by Debbie Boone, but also performed by many other artists) and they think of their loved ones. Literalists, however, hear the familiar tune and think of bioluminescent animals like glowworms and fireflies. One can only wonder if the song was actually written by a glowworm or bioluminescent jellyfish for the apple of its eye. The following list details some of the animals that glow, be they far below the sea surface, flying around in the summer, or even the worms and fungi that glow in the pale light of caves. The glow is produced via a variety of chemical reactions with water or air. The creatures use their light for an interesting array of purposes. Some animals, such as the anglerfish, trap prey, and others use their lights as a warning of predators. It works both ways. Let’s take a look at the animals that glow from inside.

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If you look at the modern artillery that contemporary armies use today, you wouldn't believe how far they've truly come. Large artillery has existed in some shape or size for centuries. If you looked back to the medieval times, the heavy mortar cannons of their day were huge wooden catapults and trebuchets launching gigantic boulders or flaming tar barrels. With the discovery of gunpowder and the progress of military weaponry, the destructive force has become more menacing, but the devices have gotten gradually smaller. Here we look back at the iconic and infamous milestones in the history of large artillery, there are a few surprises too.

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The bond between a doctor and his/her patients is one of the most essential aspects of health care. When we go to a doctor with a malady or ailment, we expect appropriate treatment. Some doctors are better than others and, as with any large group of people, there are going to be a few lousy doctors. As cited in Parade Magazine in 1996, a board member of the American Medical Association (AMA) said that between 5 to 10 percent of licensed physicians were incompetent. That is a lot of doctors who shouldn’t be wielding a scalpel. The following list encompasses some of the most egregious deeds that have doctors have perpetrated on their patients.

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Whether you are into it or not, you have to admit that there are times when body deformation can be taken to the extreme to such a point as to say, hey, enough is enough. Some people think of it as a form of self-expression. Others believe that if it changes your natural appearance, you are hiding behind deformation and are expressing that you do not like your self. Like anything else, body deformation has its followers. Read on, dear reader and let us know which side of the fence these items fall under.

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Generally speaking, one man’s trash is another man’s… well, trash (that’s why they’re called “landfills” and not “land-empties”). But every now and then there’s a truly gifted artist who takes pedestrian, throw-away – even icky –items and transforms them into a fascinating conversation piece that can hold its own among the great art works of the world. Proving that there’s more than one way to recycle, here are ten creative works cut, crafted and carved from trash.

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Sometimes accolades and contests don’t reach the epic proportions or superhuman legend status as the Olympics and pro sports team competitions. Regardless of their irreverence, the wackiest world championships hold a special place in the hearts of those that participate whether the events may seem odd, disgusting or just plain dumb to unsympathetic cultures. Remember that despite the zany nature of these celebrated events they are representative of the culture from which they derive. As the saying goes, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure: just don’t expect any bronze, silver or gold passed around at these ridiculous world championships!

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Celebrity quackery and pseudo-science is on the rise. This means that you can forget the notion that evidence-based science and medicine is the way for academic advancement. All you need is a camera, some dazzling white teeth (on display in a slightly manic smile i.e. the Tom Cruise) and you are free to influence the masses with your mumbo jumbo (scientifically known as bulls**t). Why else would people continue to shove Activia into their gullible mouths day after day thinking they are going to receive the benefits instantly from some mythical and magical gut bacteria. Wake up people, its nonsense. Just because some celebrity on the down-turn of their career or desperate for attention (most likely both) has been paid to tell you how fantastic it is.

But it gets so much worse than crappy yoghurts and anti-ageing creams that have the same chances of working on your wrinkles as fairy dust and spider webs. So sit back, relax and cower in horror as I take you through ten celebrity science shockers.

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