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In the past, each community had its own method of preservation. The ancient Russian and Finnish communities found a magnificent and very clever solution to this milk preservation: Throwing brown frogs called ‘Rana temporaria’ into milk… A scientific study conducted in 2013 proved that this method worked. It was revealed…
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The Battle of Balikpapan was the concluding stage of Operation Oboe, the campaign to liberate Japanese-held British and Dutch Borneo. The landings took place on 1 July 1945. The Australian 7th Division, composed of the 18th, 21st and 25th Infantry Brigades, with a small number of Netherlands East Indies KNIL troops, made an amphibious landing, codenamed Operation Oboe Two, a few miles north of Balikpapan. The…
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As the video says at the very end… Who says minivans aren’t chick magnets? This daring driver took his female accomplice for the ride of her life as he drove down the highway in his minivan – and even carried on having sex when he realized he was being filmed. Now…
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Dressed in the typical attire of the time, with a worn-out vest, sturdy boots, and a broad-brimmed hat, he exuded the toughness and resilience required to operate in a harsh and often lawless environment. The rifle, held with confidence, was not just a symbol of personal protection but also a…
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Muhammad Ali, the self-proclaimed Greatest of All Time, never shied away from speaking his mind, especially when it came to boxing history. Among the many boxers he respected, there was one name he held in particular esteem—Rocky Marciano. In a candid conversation, Ali once remarked, “I truly think Marciano was…
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At a time when chess was seen as a game for seasoned adults, Reshevsky’s remarkable talent and strategic prowess set him apart as a prodigy. His victory in simultaneous matches was a rare and impressive feat that would mark the beginning of a lifelong career in competitive chess. Samuel Reshevsky,…
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Constructed from granite, it measures approximately 4 meters (13 feet) in length and 2 meters (6.5 feet) in width, with an estimated weight of 60 tons. Its monumental size and detailed carvings underscore Wennefer’s significance as High Priest of Ptah, a pivotal religious figure during the New Kingdom. This massive…
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man lost his patience after a neighbor he hired to impregnate his wife failed after 72 solid attempts. He reportedly fired 72 times but there was no sign of pregnancy. Demetrius Soupolos, aged 29, claimed that his former beauty queen and wife identified as Traute, was desperate for a child,…
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This story is so bizarre and I really don’t know how authentic it is. Someone sent it to me. According to the story, a Republic of Benin soldier named Corporal Chabi Séni stripped five girls naked and tied them to a tree after accusing them of stealing from their madam…
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It is dangerous to force yourself on someone or marry someone who does not love you. When there is no love in marriage, the wedding ring becomes a little handcuff and your marriage becomes a prison yard instead of a paradise on earth. A man who does not love a…