Discovered - North-american rare coin found in a brazilian collection

BRAZIL, Piaui's state. February, 02 of march. That day, a Friday, the photographer and businessman piauiense (born in the state of Piaui; in this case, also resident at the same state) Irineu Fernandes, examining your coin collection - which features more than 300 pieces, discovered a rare coin, valued at 13 million reais (about seven and a half million dollars).

The exemplar, of which - it is estimated - there are only 13 others worldwide is known as "Double Eagle". One of those "Double Eagle" currently is on display at Golsmith's Hall in London.

The Double Eagles were first minted in 1850. They are made of California gold. In 1907, the coins received a new design. They stopped being produced em 1933, when President Franklin Roosevelt resolved to abolish at the country the "gold standard" - to save the economy during the Great Repression, 1929. Most of the gold coins of the epoch - then - were melted in order to stem the financial crisis.

SOURCE: Piauiense descobre que moeda de sua coleção vale R$ 13 milhões.
180°, published in 04/03/2011
[http://180graus.com/geral/piauiense-
descobre-que-moeda-de-sua-colecao-vale-r-13-milhoes-501964.html]

Giant Tortoise in Piauí

PIAUÍ (state), Brazil – Friday, may, day 13, in the first hours of dawn, a giant turtle was spotted in "Pedra do Sal", a beach located on Parnaíba city, Piauí state's shore.

According the biologists of the "Projeto Tartarugas do Delta" (Delta's Turtles Project), the turtle, measuring 1.6 meters long and 2.4 meters wide, belongs to the specie Leatherback sea-turtle (Dermochelys coriacea). Not were found markings or rings of identification in the body of the animal. It means that this turtle is not monitored by none work related to its specie.

A Leatherback sea-turtle can reach thus 2 meters of lenght and weigh arou 500 to 900 kilograms. The byologist Mr. Mario Neto explain that the Delta Project is monitoring the reproductive period on the region since 2007, between the months from December to July.

Among all species of sea turtle, the leatherback sea-turtle has a large geographic distribution, but their spawning is restricted to tropical and subtropical areas. In Brazil, was belived that the state of the Espírito Santo (state) was the only place where regular annual spawning could occur. Eventualy, was possible that the spawns, in aleatory way, could happen in other parts of the Brazilian coast.

However, throughout the study, conducted by "Projeto Tartarugas do Delta", belongs to the NGO - "Comissão Ilha Ativa" from 2007, the presence of the leatherback turtle was confirmed in the Piauí shore in all breeding seasons. This species of turtle is one the most threatened with extinction in Brazil.

SOURCE: Tartaruga gigante é encontrada na praia da Pedra do Sal, litoral do PI.
IN 180º Piauí, published in 05/14/2011
[http://180graus.com/geral/tartaruga-gigante-e-encontrada-na-praia-da-pedra-do-sal-litoral-do-pi-426324.html]

The Ghost Canoe

PIAUÍ ─ At Poty river, at the passage that goes from Petrified waterfall to the Primavera bridge [Juscelino Kubitschek bridge], north zone of Teresina [capital of the state], a ghost canoe is scaring the population. A man, that works at night at this place, relates: I've seen the canoe three times, ever at dawn. When this boat passes, the oars move as if someone was be there, paddling but there is no one. I felt a chill in my body, felt fear.

A housemaid that works at a tall building called Beverly Hill Towers, at Marechal Castelo Branco avenue, Eusana do Livramento, 23 years, saw the ghost boat too: I was closing the window because wind was strong at this night. Then, I saw the canoe, the oars moving itself and nobody was there. Was very strange. I couldn't explain it. Other witnesses reported the same history. One more time we don't have a japanese at the local with his hightech camera to register the phenomena, Neither a one mobile phone's camera. Let's meditate...

Source: ALENCAR, Roberto. Canoa misteriosa assombra as pessoas no rio Poty
In 180 Graus Brasil Portais/Gazetilha ─ published in 08/07/2009
[http://180graus.brasilportais.com.br/gazetilha/canoa-misteriosa-assombra-as-pessoas-no-rio-poty-229895.html]

Girl paranormal puts fire em her own home

Photo published in The Meio Norte newspaper

PIAUÍ ─ In august, 2009, The Meio Norte [Mid North] newspaper published a article about an paranormal girl that puts fire on things around herself. In the last seven months the life of the family changed entirely.

A couple of peasants, Mr. Francisco das Chagas, his wife Maria Ribeiro, also known like Maria Preta [something like Black Mary] and their daughter, who has 13 years, are being tormented by supernatural phenomena. Appliances, clothing, cereals and other objects, including the house, begin to burn out 'from nothing'.

The family has moved three times. They are very poor, then, this third home is a hut of straw and clay, what still worsening situation. Often, the neighbors have to help the family extinguish the fire.

The incidents began between february and march of this year [2009], when the first house was stoned for many times. This would hapened ever that the girl and her grandmother were alone, at home. One day, without apparent cause, the house caught fire.

Neighbors were able to rescue the girl and her grandmother of middle of the flames. That was the first of many fires. Experts, including these that work with health are considering that the cause of the phenomena can be a poltergeist.

The poltergeists are disturbed and disturbing spirits. They tend to use the energy of children and adolescents to move objects or to produce spontaneous combustion. Many are violent. The girl also tells to hear a voice she recognizes as being of his maternal grandfather. The spirit says that she should kill their parents using a knife. This grandfather was murdered 12 year ago.

For the girl, the situation becomes more difficult each day. At school, her book of notes caught fire. The incident caused panic among students. School classmates has avoided contact with her and the girl doesn't no more attends classes.

Source: Menina 'paranormal' põe fogo na própria casaIn 180 Graus Brazil ─ published in 08/09/2009
[http://180graus.brasilportais.com.br/geral/um-misterio-menina-paranormal-poe-fogo-na-propria-casa-230622.html]

Santa Image appears on a Buriti Tree

PIAUÍ state ─ [Northeast region of Brazil] All began in early october [2009]. At Currais city the image of a santa appeared in the trunk of a tree called buriti, [em Inglês, Morish Palm - Mauritia flexuosa]. Since that the picture of the santa was found and disclosed, it has attracted many people: some, for mere curiosity; others, moved for faith. These consider the phenomenon as a miracle or sign of God.

Testimonies of miracles have already begun. Those who were supposed blessed are speaking on local radios. Mr. João Batista, who was physically handicapped and never was able to walk, today is walking, after he visited the Santa. He tells that after has seen the image, felt a strong sleepiness and slept. He dreamed with the Saint, with Jeovah and angels. when he waked, began to walk. Mr. Batista hasn't doubts: belives that God cured him.

Another man named Gaspar said that if the image realy was able to make miracles, he would want to fall hard. Two days after suffered a stroke. He stood immobilized and now lives on the bed.

Source: Imagem de santa em pé de buriti provoca repercussão
In 180 Graus Brazil ─ published in 11/04/2009
[http://180graus.brasilportais.com.br/currais/imagem-de-santa-em-pe-de-buriti-provoca-repercussao-249737.html]

White Candle, Blue Wax

Piauí, BR ─ In Morada do Sol district, east zone of Teresina town, Piauí states's capital, a family was astonished with a phenomenon that no have explanation, yet. The white candle, lit during the prayers of a novena dedicated to Our Lady of Immaculate Conception was melting in blue color. The family's neighbor, entrepreneur Mr. Lenilson Souza, consider that the case is paranormal: The color of the wax is the same color of the Santa's robe. The candles' box buyed by the family will be send to the manu-facturer. The candles should be submited to technical inspection.

Source: Vela branca derrete cera azul: Família crê em milagre
In Cidade Verde ─ published in 03/september/2009
[http://www.cidadeverde.com/geral_txt.php?id=44023]