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In 2010, after the strong thaw in some areas of Siberia, Russia, a beautiful woolly mammoth calf weighing one ton was di...
08/02/2025

In 2010, after the strong thaw in some areas of Siberia, Russia, a beautiful woolly mammoth calf weighing one ton was discovered. After 39,000 years in the ice, the calf was in perfect condition and still had its fur and muscle tissue intact. Thanks to the, Russian scientists, for the first time in history, we managed to take blood samples from a prehistoric animal.
According to research, the mammoth's death occurred while crossing the swamp, and due to the low temperatures and surrounding ice, the body remained in perfect condition.
Scientists and researchers from South Korea have suggested that thanks to the DNA samples obtained from Yuka's body, they could clone this extinct species in the future, giving life again to one of the great mammals in history.
Yuka was not the first mammoth found, in 1977 an excavator accidentally found the co**se of a small mammoth but unfortunately it was not well preserved.

Hamilton Pool, located in Texas, USAHamilton Pool, located in Texas, USA, is a stunning natural pool surrounded by lush ...
08/02/2025

Hamilton Pool, located in Texas, USA

Hamilton Pool, located in Texas, USA, is a stunning natural pool surrounded by lush greenery and boasts crystal clear waters. It is a popular spot for swimming, hiking, and picnicking.
The pool is fed by a natural spring and features a beautiful waterfall that flows into the pool 🌊. The area is also home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, fish, and other small animals. Visitors can enjoy a peaceful and relaxing day at Hamilton Pool, surrounded by the beauty of nature.

An elephant's skeletal structure is not designed to carry weight at its back. They have bony protrusions, extending upwa...
08/02/2025

An elephant's skeletal structure is not designed to carry weight at its back. They have bony protrusions, extending upwards from the spine. Both the protrusions and the surrounding tissues get damaged from weight and pressure. Many elephants end up with deformed and broken backs as a result of years of long hours spent carrying tourists around.

Think about it before you ride an elephant! đŸ«¶đŸŒđŸ˜

Dorothy Counts, the first black girl to attend an all white school in The United States, North Carolina, 1957.
07/02/2025

Dorothy Counts, the first black girl to attend an all white school in The United States, North Carolina, 1957.

November 12, 1833: The Night the Stars FellIn the early hours of November 12, 1833, the world witnessed one of the most ...
06/02/2025

November 12, 1833: The Night the Stars Fell

In the early hours of November 12, 1833, the world witnessed one of the most extraordinary celestial events in recorded history — a massive rain of fire that convinced people the world was ending.

It was a meteor storm so intense it seemed the heavens were ablaze.

In Boston, an astonishing 72,000 meteors per hour were estimated. On the basis of contemporary descriptions, researchers estimate that more than 240,000 meteors lit up the sky in a nine-hour period.

Known as "The Night the Stars Fell," observers described thousands of luminous streaks lighting up the sky each minute. Newspapers reported awe-struck accounts, with one from Illinois declaring, “The very heavens seemed ablaze.”

The Lakota people memorialized it by resetting their calendar, while notable figures like Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass later recounted the phenomenon in their writings.

The event ultimately marked a turning point in scientific understanding.

Yale astronomer Denison Olmsted investigated the phenomenon and spearheaded one of the first crowd-sourced scientific studies. By gathering detailed reports from across the continent, he concluded that the meteors originated from a radiant point in the constellation Leo, caused by Earth passing through a comet's debris trail
This groundbreaking discovery spurred interest in meteor showers and citizen science. Today, the Leonid meteor shower — remnants of the comet Tempel-Tuttle — returns annually, peaking mid-November.

Image: A 1889 woodcut depiction of the meteor shower on November 13, 1833

Did you know The underground city of Naours, located in the Picardy region of northern France, is an extensive complex o...
05/02/2025

Did you know The underground city of Naours, located in the Picardy region of northern France, is an extensive complex of tunnels and underground rooms dating back to the Middle Ages. This underground shelter, known locally as "many", was used by the area's inhabitants to protect themselves from invaders and war conflicts, such as the Norman invasions and religious wars.
The complex consists of approximately 300 rooms and a series of galleries, chapels, stables and ventilation shafts stretching for about 3 kilometers. Allied soldiers also used Naours as a shelter and resting place during World War I. On the walls of the galleries, you can find numerous inscriptions and graffiti made by these soldiers.
The site has been the subject of archaeological and tourism studies, providing a fascinating insight into underground life and the survival strategies employed by medieval and Great War communities. Today, Naours is a tourist attraction that offers guided tours, allowing visitors to explore and better understand this incredible underground network.

đŸ»â€â„ïž In 1897, three Swedish explorers, S. A. AndrĂ©e, Knut FrĂŠnkel, and Nils Strindberg, embarked on a daring expedition ...
04/02/2025

đŸ»â€â„ïž In 1897, three Swedish explorers, S. A. AndrĂ©e, Knut FrĂŠnkel, and Nils Strindberg, embarked on a daring expedition to be the first to reach the North Pole by hot air balloon. Their balloon, named the "Örnen" (The Eagle), launched from Svalbard, but after 65 hours of flight, it crashed onto the Arctic ice. The men survived the crash and set up camp, facing the harsh Arctic conditions with limited supplies. They documented their ordeal in journals and photographs, capturing their struggle for survival.

For weeks, the explorers managed to survive by hunting and eating polar bears, but the extreme cold and lack of resources took their toll. Tragically, all three men perished. It wasn't until 1930, 33 years later, that a Norwegian ship discovered their camp on White Island (Kvitþya). The ship's crew found the remains of the explorers, along with their journals and camera, providing a poignant glimpse into their final days and the challenges they faced in their ill-fated quest for the North Pole. ✹

Göreme, a stunning region located in central Turkey, is home to the Paraiso de Roca (Paradise of Rocks), a unique and ot...
04/02/2025

Göreme, a stunning region located in central Turkey, is home to the Paraiso de Roca (Paradise of Rocks), a unique and otherworldly landscape that has captivated visitors for centuries. In 1899, the area was already known for its extraordinary rock formations, carved by centuries of natural forces. These fairy-tale-like formations have been shaped into homes, churches, and entire villages, with some of the most notable structures dating back to the Byzantine era. Göreme's landscape is often referred to as the "Cappadocia fairy chimneys" due to the tall, cone-shaped rock formations scattered throughout the valley.

The area has long been recognized for its historical and cultural significance. The rock-cut dwellings and churches in Göreme were once used by early Christians as places of worship and refuge. Over time, the region developed into a thriving religious center, with stunning frescoes and intricate carvings adorning the interiors of its rock-hewn churches. These ancient structures are a testament to the resourcefulness of those who lived in the area, creating homes and sanctuaries from the natural rock.

Today, Göreme Paraiso de Roca remains a popular destination for tourists seeking to explore its history, culture, and natural beauty. Visitors are drawn to its otherworldly landscape, its cave dwellings, and the chance to experience the region's deep connection to ancient traditions. As part of the larger UNESCO World Heritage-listed Cappadocia region, Göreme continues to be a captivating site, offering a glimpse into the past while maintaining its status as a modern-day wonder of the world.

03/02/2025

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In 1958, a child in El Mojon, Teguise, Lanzarote, was seen suckling from a goat, an image that reflects a long-standing ...
02/02/2025

In 1958, a child in El Mojon, Teguise, Lanzarote, was seen suckling from a goat, an image that reflects a long-standing practice in history where goats were used as wet nurses in the absence of a mother's milk or when hiring a human wet nurse was financially out of reach. Historically, goats were often preferred because their milk was seen as a safe, accessible alternative to human milk. In the 16th century, concerns over diseases like syphilis led many mothers to reject human wet nurses, and goats were deemed a reliable and healthier option for feeding infants.

The use of goat’s milk as a substitute for human breast milk gained popularity in the 18th century, especially in regions where hiring a wet nurse was expensive. Medical writers from this period, including Pierre Brouzet, noted that children raised on goat’s milk were strong and healthy. In fact, medical practitioners such as William Potts Dewees highlighted the benefits of animal milks, particularly goats' milk, over cow's milk, which was commonly used in early American infant feeding. This practice was especially widespread when other options were unavailable, and the belief that direct suckling from the goat helped with digestion made it more popular.

Despite its advantages, the practice of using goats as wet nurses eventually faced criticism and lost favor due to various health concerns. However, it was revived in the late 19th century in children's hospitals in Paris, particularly for infants suffering from syphilis. The historical preference for goats’ milk represents an interesting chapter in the evolution of infant feeding practices, illustrating how cultural and medical considerations have shaped the care of infants throughout history. By

‘The thinner tree was cut years ago and the big one has been holding and feeding it since then. They "wake up" together ...
31/01/2025

‘The thinner tree was cut years ago and the big one has been holding and feeding it since then. They "wake up" together in the spring and "go to sleep" together in the autumn’
Inosculation is a natural phenomenon in which parts of two different trees, commonly but not exclusively the same species, grow together, self grafting and sharing nutrients.
Inosculation refers to the natural grafting that can occur when the branches or roots of two different trees, often of the same species, grow together and fuse.
This process allows the two trees to share nutrients, water, and other resources through the joined sections, effectively merging the two trees into a single, interconnected organism.
The term emanates from latin - ƍsculārÄ«, to kiss."

THE VANISHING CIVILIZATION OF NAVIGATORS 30,000 YEARS AGO...According to the latest studies of human DNA, the first huma...
31/01/2025

THE VANISHING CIVILIZATION OF NAVIGATORS 30,000 YEARS AGO...
According to the latest studies of human DNA, the first human civilizations to populate the Americas were the Central and South American peoples. The first colonization took place at least 15,000 to 20,000 years, much earlier than once thought...
But the real revelation is another. This colonization did not come by land, from the Bering Strait, as was once believed. These people came from the sea, using boats. The colonizers came from Siberia and Sundaland (the continent that disappeared due to the thaw, which corresponds to present-day Indonesia and surrounding islands)...
In fact, around 2020 some researchers published the results of the discovery of human remains in Chiquihuite Cave, Mexico. Excavations were started in 2012. More extensive excavations were carried out in 2016 and 2017. The work was published in the journal Nature. What was found in the cave completely revolutionized the opinion of archaeologists. The study, presented by Ciprian Ardelean, an archaeologist at the Autonomous University of Zacatecas (Mexico), and his colleagues, suggests that people lived in central Mexico at least 26,500 years ago. The professor says, “It takes centuries, or millennia, for people to cross Beringia and arrive in the middle of Mexico.” Later, he adds, “It takes many years of previous presence for them to get there if they came by sea or land.” This means that humans were likely in Central America long before 30,000 years ago...
Another research center has found that the native peoples of Central and South America have not just one ancestor, but have two. As it were, they have a “mother people,” who are identified as “population Y,” and who are the original inhabitants of Sundaland from the distant past, around the time of the Thaw. But they also have a “father people,” who are the Iñupiat, from Siberia...
These discoveries revolutionize from the ground up all archaeological beliefs about the past of the Americas. To whom belonged allore the oldest ruins found in those lands? What past civilization was able to create geopolymers atop the Andes? Who created the gigantic Nazca drawings, and more importantly, for what purpose? And most importantly: if 30,000 years ago people were able to travel from Australia to Central America, what prevented them from going from Central America to Egypt, as several pieces of evidence now seem to indicate?

Ben Johnson 1953: “At the end of the year, I didn’t have $3, All I had was a wore-out automobile and a mad wife.”So, the...
30/01/2025

Ben Johnson 1953: “At the end of the year, I didn’t have $3, All I had was a wore-out automobile and a mad wife.”
So, the 6-foot-2 Johnson returned to the movies, where he had worked as a stunt double for Gary Cooper, Joel McCrea, Gene Autry and Roy Rogers. He was working as a 21-year-old Oklahoma ranch hand when his big break occurred. Johnson delivered 16 horses to a movie set – earning the unheard of sum of $300 – and was hired by producer Howard Hughes as a stuntman and wrangler. He also met his wife, Carol, on that trip to Flagstaff, Ariz.
His next big break came in 1947, when he was working as a stunt double for Henry Fonda in “Fort Apache” and saved three stuntmen’s lives when he courageously stopped a runaway wagon in a scene-gone-wrong. Director John Ford rewarded him with a seven-year contract at $5,000 a week. Some of Johnson’s top movies include “The Wild Bunch,” “Shane,” “She Wore a Yellow Ribbon,” “Rio Grande,” “Chisum,” “The Sugarland Express” and “Angels in the Outfield.”
Johnson, who died in 1996, amassed a fortune – much of it through real estate investments – valued at $200 million in the 1980s. He was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame with the inaugural 1979 class and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1994.

The Leatherman was a well-known traveller who wore handmade leather clothes while making his way around a 365-mile loop ...
30/01/2025

The Leatherman was a well-known traveller who wore handmade leather clothes while making his way around a 365-mile loop between the Connecticut River and the Hudson River, passing through towns in western Connecticut and eastern New York from 1857 to 1889. He lived in rock shelters and stopped at towns along his route for food and supplies. It's unclear what he did for work, but one shopkeeper kept a record of his usual store order, which included bread, sardines, crackers, pie, coffee, brandy, and beer.
According to an article from the Burlington Free Press in 1870, the Leatherman rarely spoke and communicated mostly with grunts and gestures. He was said to be fluent in French and rumored to be from Picardy, France, but he never spoke much about his background. Even upon his death from cancer in 1889, the Leatherman's true identity remained unknown, and it's still a mystery to this day.

The discovery of three to four floors buried underground may sound like an incredible find, but in reality, it is the Po...
30/01/2025

The discovery of three to four floors buried underground may sound like an incredible find, but in reality, it is the Porta Nigra, a remarkable Roman structure located in Trier, Germany. The Porta Nigra, meaning "Black Gate" in Latin, is an ancient city gate that dates back to the 2nd century AD. It stands as one of the best-preserved examples of Roman architecture in the world and has long been a symbol of Trier's rich history. The gate, originally built as part of the city's fortifications, was later used as a church and underwent various modifications over the centuries.
The structure’s burial beneath the earth is due to chttpshanges in the surrounding landscape over time. As Trier expanded, the city’s ground level gradually rose, eventually covering parts of the gate. What remains visible today is only the upper portion of the Porta Nigra, while the lower floors were once hidden beneath layers of soil and sediment. Archaeological excavations have uncovered the full extent of the gate’s construction, revealing the hidden floors that had been buried for centuries.
Today, the Porta Nigra stands proudly as a testament to Roman engineering and the city of Trier's historical significance. Visitors can explore its ancient walls and take in the views of the city from the top. The uncovering of the hidden floors only adds to the intrigue and historical importance of this magnificent structure, offering a glimpse into the past and the architectural prowess of the Roman Empire.

đŸ‡Ș🇾 In 1914, a Spanish woman- feminist, socialist and eugenicist- conceived a daughter strictly as a social experiment. T...
29/01/2025

đŸ‡Ș🇾 In 1914, a Spanish woman- feminist, socialist and eugenicist- conceived a daughter strictly as a social experiment. The girl was named Hildegart Rodriguez Carballeira and her father was a man who was "intellectually and physically superior". She raised Hildegart to be “the perfect woman of the future.”

Hildegart began reading at two and was fluent in four languages by age four. At thirteen she enrolled into law school and became a professor by age eighteen. The “perfect daughter” was blooming and living her own life, while her mother became increasingly paranoid and fearful of losing control over her “golden child”. Writer H.G. Wells even offered the brilliant young woman a job in England as his personal secretary to help her escape from her radical mother.

In June 1933, Hildegart Rodriguez Carballeira was shot dead by her own mother in her sleep to prevent her from “escaping.” Her mother said, "The sculptor, upon discovering the smallest imperfection in her work, destroys it." She was institutionalized for life. ✹

Edit: I actually came across the police report and a picture of Hildegart in her bed just as she died. Sometimes you end up deeper in the rabbit hole than you intended to go! 😬

When traffic comes to a complete stop in Germany, drivers (by law) must move to the edge of each side to create an open ...
29/01/2025

When traffic comes to a complete stop in Germany, drivers (by law) must move to the edge of each side to create an open lane for emergency vehicles.

Daily reminder that Turtles are not “inside” their shells. They *are* their shells.A tortoise/turtle shell contains nerv...
29/01/2025

Daily reminder that Turtles are not “inside” their shells. They *are* their shells.
A tortoise/turtle shell contains nerves that connect to its central nervous system. So they can feel pain and pleasure when their shells are touched, stroked, knocked, dropped, or injured.
Contrary to what many people believe the shell is an inseparable part of their anatomy, forming part of its skeletal structure. The ribs and spine are fused inside the shell and contain nerves connected to the nervous system.
Take away - be gentle with your tortoise and give their shell a stroke, they will probably enjoy it 🐱

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