A joint Egyptian-American archaeological mission has unearthed the upper part of a statue of Ramses II near the city of El-Ashmunein, at the site of the ancient city of Hermopolis in Minya Province. The discovery was announced by Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
The artifact was found nearly a century after the lower part of the statue was discovered. This ancient Egyptian relic is over 3,200 years old, according to Arkeonews.
Ramses II, also known as Ramses the Great, was one of th…

German photographer Uli Westphal has spent several years not only as an artist but also as a researcher. Each time he strolled through the street markets of Berlin, he was captivated by the diverse shapes and colors of agricultural produce. Among the familiar varieties of vegetables and fruits, he noticed some he had never seen before, especially in supermarkets.

Uli Westphal began to wonder: why have these plant products become so rare? His reflections on the dwindling varieties around the gl…

Chewing gum, sucking on a mint candy, and a few exaggerated yawns—this set of tried-and-true tricks for relieving ear pressure is familiar to anyone who has ever traveled by plane.
Travelers often resort to these methods to shake off the strange sensation that arises with changes in altitude. The good news is that ear pressure is a normal protective function of the body.
“This is how the body naturally equalizes pressure,” says Professor Patricia Gaffney, president of the American Academy of Au…

Despite its unusual half-meter width, this electric vehicle is a fully functional passenger car.
Its interior can accommodate a driver (in the front) and one passenger (in the back). However, there’s one condition: both must be fairly slender. The car can move forward and backward, stop, and turn left and right, just like any other vehicle. Another advantage is that the electric car can squeeze into even the tightest parking spots. However, high speeds are not its forte.
The concept has sparked…

The unicorn, sent to humanity by an angel, suffered from rumors that it was controlled by a demon. Its “superhuman” interaction with the instrument led detractors to search for “black wings” behind its back. The “vampire” from Black Cat Street could perform harmonies of incredible complexity, drawing unusual sounds from the violin and playing pieces on a single string. Witnesses of his playing claimed that the only thing connecting him to other violinists was the violin and bow.
The Genoese Fre…

The psychological issue known as the “empty nest syndrome,” which affects those aged 50 and older, has seemingly existed forever. However, it was only recognized and analyzed in professional literature during the 1970s. At its core, this syndrome involves a complex set of reactions to the departure of a loved one, the loss of previous relationships, and the associated concerns. In the absence of substitutes—such as activities, hobbies, or partnerships—this separation can be a painful process th…