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19/07/2023

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No larger than a golf ball, “Prayer Nuts” were tiny religious artifacts that served as portable altars. The detailed scenes were carved intricately out of boxwood rather than nuts, but the craftsmanship is still impressive, even today. Though miniscule, Prayer Nuts had working windows and hinges to conceal and reveal the inner beauty, and they were often anointed with aromatic oils.

02/07/2023

After his death, limbs and other body parts of Basil of Caesarea were portioned and preserved as relics in various churches throughout the world. The most coveted is his skull, which is held at the Monastery of Great Lavra in Greece, but his hand is on display and encased in silver at the Church of Saint George of the Greeks in Venice, Italy.

18/06/2023

Located near the Franco-Spanish border, Harpea’s Cave is a great example of an anticline – an arched fold of strata that has its oldest beds at its core. Showing its oldest geological layers in its center, this cave is also a perfect example of tectonic plate movement.

11/06/2023

Which idea stands out to you?

28/05/2023

Pineapples are a favorite among fruit lovers. Its tangy, sweet taste always keeps us coming back for more. But you may not have been able to get your hand on one back in the day. If you weren’t able to afford one, some people would pay rent for one night just to be able to put it on display at parties, representing true wealth.

21/05/2023

The idea for M&M’s came about when the son of Mars company noticed soldiers in the Spanish Civil War were eating British-made Smarties. These chocolate candies had an anti-melting coating. Mars wanted to make the same thing. He got a patent, created M&M Limited, and the rest is history.

21/05/2023

If the last supper had taken place at a French bistro, it might have looked a lot like Vincent van Gogh’s Café Terrace at Night. Some historians believe that this was precisely what the famous painter was aiming to achieve. They claim that the twelve figures represent each of the subjects of Da Vinci’s masterpiece, and that the long-haired figure in the center is standing in front of an object that looks suspiciously like a cross.

17/05/2023

While so many ask why Mona Lisa has such a mischievous smile, others have concluded that it’s because she’s sitting on a secret. Due to the similarity between the structure of Mona Lisa’s face and the sketches the Renaissance artist did of himself, some historians have theorized that this mysterious lady is no lady after all. They think that the subject is neither an imaginary woman nor a historical one but rather a self-portrait of Da Vinci dressed as a woman.

07/05/2023

KOMODO DRAGONS ARE SMART ENOUGH TO KNOW TO GO FOR THE ARTERIES AND WILL SOMETIMES TEAM UP WHEN HUNTING

17/04/2023

The Kayan women traditionally wear brass coils around their necks in order to give the impression that their necks are longer. The Kayan women wear these brass rings from childhood, starting at four or five, and add more rings each year. Surprisingly, the coils can reach a weight of 25 pounds! These rings, which are worn even while the women are sleeping, show a sign of beauty and wealth.

02/04/2023

A good piece for any outdoorsman or intrepid survivalist is to never use rocks found near a body of water when constructing a campfire. The trapped moisture within the rock can rapidly evaporate when placed next to a hot fire. This can cause the rocks to expand suddenly, resulting in a dangerous explosion.

26/03/2023

These nomadic cattle herders found in the Sahel, a semi-arid region in the south of the Sahara Desert, have extremely unique cultural practices. The Wodaabe are known for the tradition of Gerewol, a prestigious festival in which men compete for love. The Wodaabe men paint their faces in bright colors, wear colorful clothes and perform a series of dance routines to attract women.

19/03/2023

If you are very particular about your boiled eggs, this guide is for you. For soft-boiled eggs, all you need is to boil them for 6.5 minutes. If you prefer hard-boiled eggs, try boiling them for 12 minutes. Our favorite is medium-boiled, though, 8 minutes are enough to cook them to perfection!

09/03/2023

The Easter Island heads are actually attached to full bodies.

26/02/2023

Aztecs made masks depicting their gods out of human skulls and decorated them in mosaics of precious stones.

23/02/2023

RABARI TRIBE, INDIA

16/02/2023

How to Find Your Voice

Your confidence lies within

02/03/2022