Israel Hands showed a crate of medicine needed for the population of Nassau to Blackbeard, leading him to hold hostages at Charleston. Israel Hands Israel Hands was an 18th-century pirate, also known as Basilica Hands. He is best known for being second in command to the infamous pirate Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard. Hands' first historical mention was in 1718, when Blackbeard gave him command of David Herriot's ship "Adventure" after Herriot was captured by Teach in March 1718. During the winter of 1717–1718 Blackbeard harassed shipping sailing to and from the port of Vera Cruz, Mexico and traversing the Bay
Life Was Better Life Was Better Life Was Better was the second EP release by Australian rock band Magic Dirt. It was released in November 1994 on the Melbourne independent label Au Go Go Records. This was the band's first recording after regrouping in the wake of a split in April 1994, brought about by singer/guitarist Adalita Srsen and bass player Dean Turner ending their relationship. Both "Ice" and an edited version of "Amoxycillin" (the EP version includes ten minutes of feedback) found significant radio support, pushing the EP to #1 on the Australian independent records chart. "Life Was Better" peaked at #71