260,000 Swarovski Crystals Were Used In 'Oz' Costumes

Oz: The Great and Powerful finally opens tonight, and not only does it feature a rock star cast (James Franco, Mila Kunis, Michelle Williams, and Rachel Weisz), but it also incorporates costumes designed by Gary Jones (Spiderman 2) and Michael Kutsche (Alice in Wonderland) using Swarovski Elements. Because we can't resist all things sparkly, we got our hands on these exclusive images of the cast in the ensembles. We've also learned that over 260,000 Swarovski crystals were used on the majestic throne in Emerald City and for the witches' outfits and baubles.

Stone-Age Skeletons Found In Sahara Desert

 
Archaeologists have uncovered 20 Stone-Age skeletons in and around a rock shelter in Libya's Sahara desert, according to a new study. The skeletons date between 8,000 and 4,200 years ago, meaning the burial place was used for millennia.