In the Gulf of Mexico, a mysterious island known as Bermeja once appeared on maps for centuries, sparking the curiosity of explorers, cartographers, and later, governments. Portrayed as a small, reddish landmass off the northern coast of the Yucatán Peninsula, Bermeja was believed to hold significant geopolitical importance. However, despite its prominent place in maritime charts, modern searches have failed to locate any trace of the island, leading to one of the most intriguing cartographic mysteries of the modern era. The story of Bermeja raises questions about its existence and what might have caused it to vanish. Guanches: Ancient Mummies of the Canary Islands (Video) Muziris: Phantom Lost City of Southernmost India Mexico’s Search for the Lost Island of Bermeja Before its seemingly sudden disappearance, Bermeja could be found on maps dating back to the 16th century. Believed to have been a small, reddish-colored island, its name derives from the Spanish word "bermejo,” which literally means reddish. For centuries, it was consistently portrayed as being in the Gulf of Mexico, around 100 km (62,137 mi) off the Yucatan Peninsula’s northern coast at 22° 33' N latitude and 91° 22' W longitude. Read moreSection: NewsUnexplained PhenomenaRead Later 

The Vikings were known for their marauding ways, and have gained a reputation as ferocious warriors and conquerors. But the various nations that comprised the Viking world were unique entities with different societal and cultural norms, some of which related to the use of violence to solve interpersonal disputes. In a new study just published in the Journal of Anthropological Archaeology, an international research team revealed the results of their study of skeletal trauma in bodies excavated from Viking Age cemeteries in two Scandinavian countries. What the evidence they collected shows is that Norway was a markedly more violent society than Denmark during this era, with a shocking degree of lawlessness that led to the frequent use of violence by citizens against other citizens with whom they had a grievance. The team of researchers, which included scholars from Norway, the United States, and Germany, were interested in finding an explanation for this difference. After comparing certain measurements of social order, they concluded that Norway was a more anarchic society in this era than Denmark, lacking the basic infrastructure of authority and law and order that could either control vigilante violence or make it unnecessary. Read moreSection: NewsHistory & ArchaeologyHistoryRead Later 

The Committee on House Administration subpoenaed high ranking officials at five government agencies on Thursday requesting they appear at depositions over concerns federal funds were used to encourage more Democrat voting.

Swedish pop group ABBA has told former President Donald Trump to stop using its songs at his rallies on the campaign trail.

Vice President Kamala Harris told CNN Thursday that while some of her policy positions may have changed, her values have not.

A divided federal appeals court has refused to reconsider a decision allowing Alabama to enforce its ban on treating transgender minors with puberty blockers and hormones. In a decision released Wednesday night, a majority of judges on the 11th U.S. Court of Appeals declined ...

Democrat presidential nominee Kamala Harris says she would appoint a Republican to her Cabinet, should she be elected president in November.

Vice President Kamala Harris on Thursday defended the policy shifts she has made since her 2019 run for president, telling CNN, "I think the most important and most significant aspect of my policy perspective and decisions is my values have not changed."

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John Stamos nearly became a member of the Church of Scientology in the ‘80s after his former acting tutor’s assistant, Mia, provided him with books and resources about the controversial practice. He then honored her invitation to attend the Celebrity Center in Hollywood, California, but did not stay long due to what he experienced. He described the building as “grand, ornate and creepy as f–k,” adding that there was a cross between Chateau Marmont, Disney’s Haunted Mansion, and a mental hospital. This alone threw Stamos off, but he still went in. John Stamos’ bizarre encounter with Scientology before getting kicked out Instagram On getting in, he was given the E-meter, which the church says is an electropsychometer device that can detect varying emotional states, identify stored engrams, and determine levels of spiritual distress. Rather than take his first familiarization seriously, Stamos began playing with the double cup device, which made Mia uncomfortable. RELATED: John Stamos Looks Spicy In New Photos As He Channels Late Rock ‘N’ Roll King Elvis Presley Unable to stand Stamos’ lack of seriousness as he made a Peabody and Sherman impression with the device, the church simply kicked him out. He also recalled getting pinched in the hand by a weird-looking little man who handled his “audition” session. Instagram Stamos was not ‘Scientology material’ Stamos detailed this encounter in his book If You Would Have Told Me, noting that he was interrogated on his thoughts about their belief system and their founder, author L. Ron Hubbard. He was also quizzed on his criminal history and potential and got weird questions relating to sex. Instagram Sadly—or maybe not—the detector device’s needle indicated that Stamos was not qualified, to Mia’s disappointment. While Stamos did not even cross the first hurdle to becoming a member, Hollywood celebrities like John Travolta, Elisabeth Moss and Tom Cruise have been associated with the church for years. Click for next Article The post John Stamos Reveals Why The Church Of Scientology ‘Kicked Him Out’ appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Peace A