Yes, there are some events from the Bible that science has confirmed but the same can also be said for other religious books so big deal.
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No zbusc, the Bible stands alone as the only religious book of truth.
John17:
17 Sanctify them
* by means of the truth;
+ your word is truth.
You also have it wrong when you say:
''It teaches that after death you will retain your consciousness somewhere.''
That is what false religion claims the Bible teaches.
Satan deceived Eve with the claim; ''You certainly will not die. For God knows that in the very day you eat from it, your eyes will be opened and you will be like God knowing good and bad.'' - Gen 3:4,5.
The Bible is quite clear in teaching death is the same for plants animals and humans.
Gen 3:
19 In the sweat of your face you will eat bread
* until you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken.
+ For dust you are and to dust you will return.”
+ It is an undeserved kindness that Jehovah God will resurrect some from among mankind.
