End of the World: Viking Apocolypse

According to Norse mythology, the world will be coming to an end on Saturday. This apocalypse is referred to as "Ragnaorak" which translates to "doom of the gods". Apparently, on Saturday a huge battle will commence, involving all the Norse gods. They will fight and eventually the Earth will split open and everything will fall into the sea. All the heavy hitters will be in attendance, including Thor, Odin, Loki, and others. Viking enthusiasts are planning on gathering in York, England and perform a mock battle. However, experts from the Jorvik Viking Centre in the U.K. predicted that the world will end on February 22, 2014. Either way, I recommend that you enjoy yourself Friday night because the world WILL be coming to an end.
http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/clear-your-calendars--viking-apocalypse-scheduled-for-saturday-171032391.html

Significant Fossils Found in Canada

In 2012, researchers discovered a massive trove of fossils in British Columbia but delayed to publish it until this week. The group's leader says that this discovery will "significantly increase our understanding of animal evolution". Sources say that 50 new animal species have been discovered so far and they believe that if they keep finding these species that they will find more there than any other place in the world. However, the researchers are keeping the specific location of these fossils a secret so amateur diggers don't damage any fossils that are yet to be discovered. Scientists say that the significance of the find is that it "will greatly further our understanding of the sudden explosion of of animal life during the Cambrian Period". They hope that this find will lead to bigger and even better discoveries to come.

 http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/canadian-researchers-discover-mother-lode-of-fossils-in-b-c--park-144408422.html

18 Foot Snake Found in Florida

On Tuesday, engineers in the Florida everglades came across a record breaking Burmese python measuring over 18 feet in length. The engineers were inspecting levees and found the 18 foot 2 inch python, which was short of the record by six inches; a snake was found last year in Florida that was 18 feet 8 inches long. This python was soon killed and transported to the University of Florida where it was officially measured and inspected by scientists. The population of Burmese pythons in the Florida everglades is currently at about 150,000 and is rapidly increasing and making the everglades their new home.

http://news.yahoo.com/18-foot-burmese-python-found-florida-everglades-175520804.html