Sandy Island, a land mass no larger than Manhattan in the Pacific Ocean, was discovered by James Cook in 1876. When a team of Australian scientists went to survey the island in 2012, they found that there was no island at all! They believe that Cook might have spotted a mass of floating volcanic stone and gas.

Known as the “Red Snake” for its unique red-colored bricks, the “Great Wall of Gorgon” was a 121-mile wall that extended from the southern coast of the Caspian Sea to the Elburz Mountains in what is now Iran. It was once thought to have been the work of Alexander the Great.

There’s no doubt about it, Adele is certainly one of the most influential singers of our day. Her album “21” is the fourth best-selling album of all time in the UK! It also happens to be one of the best-selling albums in the US. She is tied with Beyonce for winning the most Grammys in one night— an astounding six!