Scientists recently found a cave known as the “gate to hell” in ancient Greco-Roman mythology. At least three other places in the world are known by similar names—the burning gaseous pit in Turkemenistan, the 2010 Guatemala sinkhole of historic proportions, and a historically treacherous pass between Nepal and Tibet.
April Fools pranks: The most popular websites are pulling pranks on their users this April 1—from an announced $5 monthly charge for using vowels on Twitter, to olfactory searching through Google, to YouTube shutting down for the next 10 years, and more.
Filmmaker killed: John Charles Upton, a filmmaker who is well known for helping children in Romanian orphanages, was shot and killed over a dispute over how to trim shrubs outside his home.
Man thrown from plane: A man was thrown from a plane 2,500 feet above Tennessee after the plane’s canopy fell off. A search and rescue mission was launched for the man.
John Mayer Botox: A doctor injected Botox in John Mayer’s vocal cords to treat his granuloma. He was left mute for several months and was unable to perform.
10-year-old found alive: A 10-year-old girl went missing from her home in Northridge, Calif., Tuesday night, and was found Wednesday afternoon, bruised, cut, and in different clothes.
Prince William Losing Job?: Prince William is currently one of the military personnel working on Britain’s search and rescue helicopter fleet. Texas-based Bristow Helicopters took over the contract; contract workers may replace many military staff.