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Petrified iron ladder, somewhere in France. The ladder most likely underwent the process of calcification.
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Being laid on the limestone surroundings known to contain calcium carbonate, when the rainwater poured over, it dissolved the carbonate compounds contained in limestone and subsequently soaked the surface of the ladder in calcium and magnesium ions. Over time, the minerals solidified and petrified the ladder’s surface. Although researchers estimate…
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In 2021, Argentine farmer Juan de Dios Sota made a stunning discovery while tending his field near Rincón de Valle: four massive Glyptodon armored shells, buried for over 10,000 years.
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These prehistoric creatures, similar to giant armadillos, roamed the Earth during the last Ice Age (the Pleistocene epoch). The rare find of multiple armored shells together suggests this site may have been a significant gathering place for these ancient giants. The Glyptodons’ final resting place likely resulted from a sudden,…
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This 1899 photograph of two women strolling past horse-drawn carriages in New York City captures urban life at the turn of the 20th century.
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At the time, horse-drawn carriages were not only a common mode of transport but also a symbol of wealth and status. The women’s elaborate Victorian-era fashions reflect the period’s emphasis on formality and decorum. As New York’s streets became more crowded, these carriages were central to the city’s bustling atmosphere.…
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Many people are thinking that Africa had no history.
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However, historical and archeological studies have proven that Africa has a richer and greater history than ancient historians have tried to have us believe.
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Meet Madam Jeanne Louise Calment, who had the longest confirmed human lifespan: 122 years, 164 days.
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Apparently, fate strongly approved of the way she lived her life. She was born in Arles, France, on February 21, 1875. The Eiffel Tower was built when she was 14 years old. It was at this time she met Vincent van Gogh. “He was dirty, badly dressed, and disagreeable,” she…
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“My daughter was out looking for a photo of ‘nature’ for her photography class.
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We went down to the fairgrounds to maybe get a picture of a lake or some ducks.After taking lots of pictures and on our way back to the car she found a true hidden secret of nature, something my Grandpa showed me when I was little, and I showed my…
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The world’s largest aircraft prepares to take off.
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Airlander 10, a spectacularly huge, helium-pumped aircraft, is unveiled fully assembled for the first time, in a giant aviation hangar near London.The Airlander 10 is a hybrid airship, achieving lift, and thereby flight, via both aerostatic and aerodynamic forces. Unlike most airship designs, it does not have a circular cross-section,…
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Unbelievable! Edward Mordake Has A FACE at the Back of His Head
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Edward Mordake (variously Mordrake) is the apocryphal subject of an urban legend who was, according to the legend, born in the 19th century, heir to an English peerage, and had a face at the back of his head. An account described Mordake’s figure as one with remarkable grace and with…
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The Unbelievable King Edward VII Love Chair
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King Edward VII (nicknamed Bertie), had a custom made ‘siege d’amour’ (or love chair), kept at the famous Le Chabanais brothel in Paris. It was built to allow him to have sex with two or more people all at the same time. The chair was the ultimate symbol of Bertie’s…
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Tina Turner: From Captivity to Queen
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From the dusty fields of Nutbush, Tennessee, to the glittering stages of global arenas, Tina Turner’s journey was nothing short of extraordinary. Born Anna Mae Bullock in 1939, her early life was marked by poverty and hardship. But it was her tumultuous marriage to Ike Turner that would truly shape…