A huge 12.8 billion-pixel image was made of the linen, on which the smudged outline of the body of a man is indelibly impressed. The image was made following a Vatican request to obtain the most detailed reproduction of the yellowing ancient cloth. The technology allows a level of scrutiny of the linen as never achieved before. picked by MandolinOrange 2 years ago

The references were too good to be true, the court heard. The fake engineer had also falsified each of his references. picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

Italian police was amazed with the level of craftsmanship of a group of 15 people, who were selling fake Ferraris for a fraction of price. picked by maxriter 2 years ago

A man who posed as an editor for China's top newspaper and promised to do people favours in exchange for bribes totalling about half a million U.S. dollars has been jailed for life. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

The tiny tangled threads of the world's oldest spider web have been found encased in a prehistoric piece of amber, a British scientist said Monday. picked by Bornbad 12 months ago

Italian scientist predicted a major earthquake around L'Aquila weeks before disaster struck the city on Monday, killing dozens of people, but was reported to authorities for spreading panic among the population. picked by tgkprog 8 months ago

With the amount of time and money it takes to earn a college degree, it's often tempting to just say "screw it" and buy your credentials from a diploma mill. However, you might just want to consider the following 10 people who got exposed for having fake degrees and paid the price (well, at least 9 of them paid the price). picked by 1krazykorean 2 months ago

Hundreds of Exxon Mobil employees got the fake shots. The man's lawyer, "Rocket Rosen", says he will be given a fake immunization record and deported after he serves his sentence. picked by BrownTrout 3 years ago

Turkish military police raided a villa in Istanbul to rescue 9 women who had been led to believe they were taking part in a reality TV show, but were in fact being held hostage and exploited for porn. picked by pocksucket 3 months ago

Italians are used to buying bogus Gucci bags or Rolex watches to look stylish but police found a new height of craftsmanship and cunning when they broke up a ring selling fake Ferrari cars for a fraction of the real price. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

A scientist with the Missouri Botanical Garden has rediscovered and identified a rare parasitic plant that hasn't been seen by botanists in more than 20 years. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

A scientist involved in Iran's nuclear program died two weeks ago in mysterious circumstances said to be connected with the Mossad, the UK Sunday Times reported.

According to the report, an American source hinted that the prize-winning scientist, Prof. Ardshir Hassanpour, 44, was assassinated by the Mossad.

Also see discussion regarding this here. picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

A state forensics scientist who said she tested DNA in her husband's underwear to find out whether he was cheating could be disciplined if investigators determine she violated the use of state equipment. picked by DrNothing 2 years ago

The Iraq War is over, according to the fake New York Times! This morning a cadre of volunteers has fanned out across New York City to pass out a remarkably good, faux-copy of the Times dated July 4, 2009. picked by Nateebiinature 1 year ago

fake video evidence can dramatically alter people's perceptions of events, even convincing them to testify as an eyewitness to an event that never happened. picked by stinkobinko 2 months ago

Ever wondered how to make fake poop? Want to prank your friends or co-workers? This video will show you how to make a real looking piece of poop. Super easy and fun for kids! picked by AutumnLotus 12 months ago

The Chinese have fake stuff for every product picked by kamaloo 2 years ago

Two men who sold fake penises enabling drug cheats to give clean urine samples have pleaded guilty to conspiracy. They were charged last month with selling the Whizzinator penis - a lifelike device used to emit clean, realistically warm urine instead of the user's true urine. Update on this post. picked by AutumnLotus 12 months ago

A teenage girl who balked at paying for a set of inch-long, pumpkin-orange fake fingernails in a dispute at a Mount Vernon nail salon said a nail technician grabbed her and tried to pry the nails off.
*Fingernail Repo Woman?* picked by bornbad 5 months ago

A controversial scientist claims to have created a new form of artificial life by building a synthetic chromosome out of laboratory chemicals. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago