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Research shows Pompeii’s dead aren’t who we thought they were:
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The haunting plaster casts of Pompeii’s victims, preserved since the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE, have long been a source of fascination and speculation. Popular narratives about these individuals—who they were and how they might have been related—have often reflected modern assumptions. But new genetic analysis challenges these…
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In 1896, Carl Akeley, a renowned American taxidermist and naturalist, became the subject of an extraordinary story after he killed a leopard with his bare hands during an attack.
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This incredible feat, which demonstrated both his bravery and his deep connection to nature, solidified Akeley’s reputation as a pioneering figure in the field of natural history. Known for revolutionizing taxidermy with innovative techniques, he forever changed how animals were preserved for museum exhibits, setting the standard for modern practices…
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We aren’t the only human species to have ever walked on the face of the Earth.
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We, homo sapiens, have a close relative with a tragic history – the Neanderthals or the neanderthalensis. These cousins of ours lived in Europe and West Asia about 45,000 years ago. Even though we share 99.7% of our DNA with the Neanderthals, we look slightly different from each other. Compared…
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THE 48 LAWS OF POWER.
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A Book written by Robert Greene that offers a Series of Strategies for Obtaining and Maintaining Power in various situations. Here I leave you a summary of the 48 Laws: 2.Don’t Trust friends too much, use your Enemies: Friends Betray you more easily, but if you Manage to WIN an…
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Reason why people disrespect you and treat you like trash as if you are someone with no relevance is because…
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THINGS TO DO TO AVOID THIS. Source:Calvin The Urbanite📷Pinterest
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“Getting Too Attached to Someone is Dangerous”
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Attachment is a beautiful yet delicate thread that ties us to others. It offers comfort, connection, and a sense of belonging, but when it becomes excessive, it can feel like walking on a tightrope over a sea of uncertainty. When we become too attached to someone: Protecting Yourself from Over-Attachment:…
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Rick Rescorla was responsible for saving more than 2,700 lives, and he sang songs to keep people calm while they evacuated.
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Rick Rescorla was already a hero of the battlefields of Vietnam, where he earned the Silver Star and other awards for his exploits as an Army officer. Rescorla — once immortalized on the cover of the book “We Were Soldiers Once… And Young” — would often sing to his men…
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Today We Remember And Honor Alwyn Cash.
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This Christmas, we should reflect on the spirit of men like Cashe. The men, who allowed so many others to go home and live freely. Men, among men. On 17 October 2005, a massive roadside bomb tore through a Bradley IFV carrying members of the US Army 1/15th Infantry Regiment…
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Remembering Francis S. Currey, a United States Army Technical Sergeant and a recipient of the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II.
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Francis Currey was born on June 29, 1925 in Loch Sheldrake, New York. He was orphaned at twelve and raised on a farm outside of Hurleyville, New York, by foster parents. In 1943, Currey graduated from high school and a week later, at the age of 17, he joined the…
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The iconic image of a U.S. soldier with the phrase “WAR IS HELL” emblazoned on his helmet dates back to 1965, capturing the raw emotions and harsh realities faced by young men during the Vietnam War.
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For decades, the identity of this soldier remained a mystery until it was finally uncovered that he was Larry Wayne Chaffin, who was just 19 years old at the time the photo was taken. The image resonated with the public, not only for its powerful message but also because Chaffin’s…