GOOD

The Virtual Museum of Iraq

Ever since the 6th millennium BC, when the world's oldest civilization-those wonderfully industrious Sumerians-sprouted up between the Tigris and...

 Patrick James
09.11.09

Ever since the 6th millennium BC, when the world's oldest civilization-those wonderfully industrious Sumerians-sprouted up between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, the Mesopotamian area has been a fertile marketplace for innovations in writing, mathematics, art, and architecture. The many iterations of the region-Sumerian, Akkadian, Babylonian, Assyrian, Islamic Caliphate, Mongol, Ottoman, modern, and everything in between-have each left indelible marks on the culture of the region.Iraq is, as Neatorama writes, a veritable "treasure trove of archaeological artifacts." But it isn't exactly a hotbed of tourism these days-what with all the bombs and instability. Fortunately, by perusing The Virtual Museum of Iraq, you can experience a visual journey through centuries of culture without risking the loss of life or limb.
Articles

Hero strikes panic into the hearts of phone scammers after he reveals their identities and location

via Jim Browing / YouTube

Jim Browning is a YouTuber from the UK who has an amazing ability to catch scammers in the act.

In this video, he responds to a scam email claiming he bought a laptop by breaking into the scammer's computer. In the process he uncovers where the scammers work, their banking information, and even their personal identities.

"I got an 'invoice' email telling me that I had paid for a $3800 laptop," Browning writes on his YouTube page. "No links... just a phone number. It's a real shame that these scammers emailed me because I was able to find out exactly who they were and where the were."

Keep Reading
video youtube.com phone scammers email scams jim browing scam videos
Business

Owner of a pet rescue live streams herself tracking down the woman who stole her car

HG B / YouTube

Danielle Reno of Missouri left her car running and it was stolen by thieves. But she wasn't going to let her car go so easily.

For 48 hours this owner of a pet rescue tracked the charges being made on her credit card. Ultimately, she found her car at a local Applebee's, and then went after the thieves.

Keep Reading
car thieves vigilante justice danielle reno cops crime videos cnn ellen danielle reno car stolen
Communities

Warren destroyed Bloomberg in the debates and reminded the nation why she was a frontrunner

via Bossip / Twitter

Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders took aim at former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg onstage at Wednesday's Las Vegas Democratic debate, likening the billionaire businessman to President Donald Trump and questioning his ability to turn out voters.

Sanders began by calling out Bloomberg for his stewardship of New York's stop and frisk policy that targeted young black men.

Keep Reading
elizabeth warren michael bloomberg democratic debate bernie sanders common dreams elizabeth warren michael bloomberg
Politics