March 1, 2007, is Idgy Vaughn Day in Austin, Texas.

According to British author Benjamin Creme, the great teacher expected by all the major religions is now in the modern world to guide humanity out of its global crisis. He’s Christ to the Christians, the messiah to Jews, the Imam Mahdi to Muslims, Krishna to Hindus, and Maitreya to Buddhists.

Edgar Allan Poe wrote some of his best literature with a cat perched on his shoulder.

The final design for a “doomsday” vault that will house seeds from all known varieties of food crops has been unveiled by the Norwegian government.

Men who deny paternity are wrong 70% of the time.

This article appears in March 2 • 2007.

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