In 1978, Richard Branson bought a Caribbean island for $180,000 to impress a woman; Necker now provides a habitat for more than 140 species

Richard Branson bought Necker Island in 1978 for about $180,000 and transformed it into a luxury resort.

Aliens, Bigfoots, and Monsters… Remembering the Age of the Weirdumentary

In the early '70s, Sunn Classic Pictures brought a whole new world to light for moviegoers.
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Tom Skerritt dies: ‘Alien’ & ‘Top Gun’ star was 93

Tom Skerritt has sadly passed away at the age of 93. His family released a statement, confirming he died on […] ...
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Actor Tom Skerritt, star of ‘Alien’ and ‘Top Gun,’ dies at 93

Versatile actor Tom Skerritt, who starred in Hollywood megahits including the sci-fi classic "Alien," the war comedy "M*A*S*H," and the action drama "Top Gun," has died at the age of 93, his manager ...
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Tom Skerritt, ‘Picket Fences’ and ‘Alien’ Star, Dies at 93

Tom Skerritt, who starred in the TV series "Picket Fences" and appeared in movies like "MASH," "Alien," "Top Gun" and more, has died. He was 93. The post Tom Skerritt, ‘Picket Fences’ and ‘Alien’ Star ...

Top Gun and Alien actor Tom Skerritt dead aged 93

Tom Skerritt, the actor known for television shows like "Picket Fences" and "MASH" and movies like "Top Gun", has died at 93.
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Tom Skerritt, Who Played Captain Dallas in Alien, Dies Aged 93

It gives me great sadness to report that actor Tom Skerritt, who played Captain Dallas in 1979's Alien, died on October 21, 2026, aged 93 of natural causes.
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AI godfather Geoffrey Hinton: ‘We’re creating alien beings. I’m willing to be selfish and choose humans’

‘We’re creating alien beings … and the reality is we only have a couple of years to adapt to that’ … computer scientist Geoffrey Hinton in Toronto, Ontario. Photograph: Cole Burston/The Guardian The ...