Throughout human history, men’s lives have been shorter than women’s. On average, live 5.4 years longer than their male counterparts. To finally uncover the reasons behind this phenomenon, a team of researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Germany turned to our animal relatives for clues.
During their study, the scientists examined over 1,000 species of fauna to identify common evolutionary traits among species where one sex lives longer than the other.
Humans a…

Understanding how the massive stone statues were moved across the volcanic island of (or Rapa Nui) has been aided by physics.
This groundbreaking research was conducted by a team led by Carl Lipo from Binghamton University and Terry Hunt from the University of Arizona (USA). As a result, the scientists concluded that the stone giants were not dragged—they “walked.”

A Question That Has Long Puzzled Scientists
Between the 13th and 16th centuries, the inhabitants of Rapa Nui carved around a thousa…

Ingredients:
Dough:
180 g (about 6.3 oz) of soft vegetable-butter blend (like “Tulchinka”) or butter
2 tbsp of oil
1 cup (200 g or about 7 oz) of sugar
7 egg yolks
3 egg whites
1.5 cups of flour
2 tsp of baking powder
1 tbsp of cocoa powder
1 tbsp of cornstarch
2 tbsp of semolina
Coconut layer:
4 egg whites
A pinch of citric acid
200 g (about 7 oz) of shredded coconut
0.5 cup of sugar
Apple layer:
1 kg (about 2.2 lbs) of apples
Frosting:
3 tbsp of butter
3 tbsp of cream or sour cream
3 tbsp…

Toast the bread on both sides until golden brown, then place it in a warm spot. In a pan, sauté the flour with butter, then add crushed garlic mixed with salt and diced tomato. Remove from heat, stir in sour cream, and season with salt. Top each toast with a fried egg cooked sunny-side up, drizzle with the hot, thick sauce, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
Ingredients: 6 eggs, 6 slices of bread, 100g of sour cream (about 3.5 oz), 1 tablespoon of butter, 1 tablespoon of flour,…

Ingredients:
250g of shelled sunflower seeds (about 8.8 oz)
90g of sugar (about 1/2 cup)
2 eggs
Grind the seeds in a blender until they reach a flour-like consistency; it’s okay if there are still some small bits.
Add the sugar, 1 whole egg, and 1 egg yolk, and mix well.
With damp hands, shape the mixture into small pastries and place them on parchment paper. Brush with egg white and sprinkle with sunflower seeds (optional).
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 12-15 minutes.
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Rita Hayworth, the erotic symbol of America, was born Margarita Carmen Cansino to a Spanish dancer of Romani descent. She adopted her mother’s surname, Hayworth, for her acting career and became a sensation after starring in the romantic drama “Gilda.” In a nod to the actress, American soldiers named a nuclear weapon tested in 1946 after her iconic role, dubbing it “Gilda.” The Hollywood star, who was later recognized by the American Film Institute as one of the greatest movie stars of all time,…