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The Paisley Abbey alien gargoyle (image had been cropped). Source: Colin / CC BY-SA 2.0

Enigma of Alien Gargoyle Atop Ancient Scottish Church Now Solved

An ‘alien’ gargoyle carved on the exterior of a 12th-century Scottish abbey is causing waves on social media. Believed to have been founded as a holy site in the 7th century by Saint Mirin (or Saint...
This painting of Teofilo Folengo, a Renaissance poet, by an unknown artist is in the San Sebastian Museum in Italy. A father and son doctor team says the smile shows pathology, probably a stroke or brain tumor.

Influential 16th century poet diagnosed with pathological condition from his twisted smile

Teofilo Folengo was a prominent 16 th century poet who wrote fantastic works that influenced later writers, including Francois Rabelais, author of Gargantua and Pantagruel. Two Italian doctors...