Odd News round-up

For your reading pleasure, a series of odd news links from this summer:

In Turkey, a new reality TV show this fall will pit religious leaders against each other in an effort to convert 10 atheists, CNN reports [1]. Offensive? Entertaining? Probably neither.

Those atheists may want to embrace faith though, since the end of the world is coming in 2012 according to Mayan predictions. Scientists are unconvinced, NPR reports [2], even by the new John Cusack movie, 2012 [3]. One author, though, says we're entering the Age of Aquarias. Let the sun shine in!

Have you ever wondered if crucifixes were anatomically correct? Here's your answer. [4] Read the creepy story of the experiment to test how Jesus' body looked on the cross.

To end on a happier note, a Padre Pio statue will collect solar energy, according to Mother Nature Network [5]. Who knew that there was such a thing as photovoltaic paint? I guess anything is possible with God--and Padre Pio.