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Scientists Melted 46,000 Year Old Ice — and a Long-Dead Worm Wriggled Out:
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The ancient nematode, identified as Panagrolaimus kolymaensis, was found 130 feet underground near a river, where it had remained in suspended animation since the time of the earliest known cave paintings. In a discovery straight out of science fiction, scientists have revived the microscopic worm species that was frozen for…
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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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The Lie said to the Truth, “Let’s take a bath together, the well water is very nice.
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The Truth, still suspicious, tested the water and found out it really was nice. So they got naked and bathed. But suddenly, the Lie leapt out of the water and fled, wearing the clothes of the Truth. The Truth, furious, climbed out of the well to get her clothes back.But…
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Today we Remember Capt. Sara Knutson Cullen
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Capt. Sara Knutson Cullen was a 27-year-old BlackHawk pilot who was killed along with four other Soldiers when their helicopter crashed during a storm in Afghanistan. Sara’s family chose to celebrate her life. And although it was short-lived, it was still a memorable one, they said. Sara was an intelligent…
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A drunken man placed in a basket and carried away, Istanbul, 1960s.
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Many bars in Turkey would often employ basket men whose sole purpose was to take patrons home when they were too drunk to stand up. Most of these men would work as porters during the day and then would work as basket men at night to earn some extra money.In…
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One of the underwater mysteries that once puzzled experts was the discovery of strange drawings in the sand with almost perfect circular patterns found on the seabed off Japan.
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It took them a decade to find out why they originated and why they suddenly appeared and disappeared until they finally managed to discover it. The author of these amazing formations, almost 2 meters wide, was a newly discovered species of puffer fish measuring no more than 12 centimeters. Subsequent…
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In a photograph from World War I, German soldiers pose proudly beside a horse-mounted frame designed to carry a captured Russian Maxim M1910 machine gun, complete with its original wheeled mount and ammunition box.
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The Maxim M1910, a powerful water-cooled machine gun, was a key piece of Russian artillery, and its capture by the Germans marked a significant tactical advantage. The horse-drawn frame was a clever adaptation, allowing the heavy weapon to be transported more easily across the battlefield. This image highlights the resourcefulness…
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Jane Campion’s The Piano (1993) is a hauntingly beautiful exploration of passion, repression, and self-expression.
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Set in 19th-century New Zealand, the film tells the story of Ada McGrath (Holly Hunter), a mute pianist who is sent with her young daughter Flora (Anna Paquin) to an arranged marriage with a stoic frontiersman, Alisdair Stewart (Sam Neill). Her only solace lies in her beloved piano, a symbol…
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The Cologne City Hall’s Enigmatic Gargoyle: A Closer Look at the Grotesque Figure Turning Heads
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Cologne’s City Hall is renowned for its stunning architecture and rich history. However, recently, a particular grotesque male figure adorning the building has captured the public’s imagination, sparking curiosity and debate. This isn’t just any decorative element; its enigmatic nature invites speculation about its origins, symbolism, and the reasons behind…
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An extremely rare find in the field of archaeology – the find of a 6th century AD arrow, complete with head, shaft and attached feathered fletching.
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It was perfectly preserved due to being covered by a now quickly disappearing ice field near Lillehammer, Norway. It was removed via carefully applying warm water to the site, photographing the process in case it became damaged and then removing it to the nearby research and artefact facilty for display…