In English, the term “cool” typically refers to someone who is admired by many and often serves as a role model. This p…
Culture
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According to Georgiy Georgiev, one of the discoverers of the site, the stone with its strange carvings is a prehistoric map of the night sky. This may represent one of…
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The literary figure created by Arthur Conan Doyle has come to life like a ghostly entity, reminiscent of the otherworldly beings the author encountered during his famous séances. Now, this…
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“God in a Pink Suit” is a unique phenomenon of the American stage. Elvis Presley’s rock and roll emerged as a cultural alternative filled with dancing, fun, and eroticism, becoming…
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A team of researchers led by Cecilie Brøns, an archaeologist and curator at the New Glyptotek of Carlsberg in Copenhagen, has reached this conclusion. The scientists discovered that ancient Roman…
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The vase, produced around 160-200 years ago, is more than just a ceramic artifact. Scholars consider it a unique graphic and epigraphic testament to the gladiatorial games held in the…
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Interesting
The tattoos on Peruvian mummies are very similar to modern ones, according to scientists.
The oldest known tattoos were discovered on the remains of a person who lived in the Italian Alps around 3000 B.C. Recently, a multidisciplinary team of scientists uncovered remarkably intricate…
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The team from the Micronesian Regional Research Center at the University of Guam (Mangilao, USA) believes that 4,800 years ago, ancient Asians were removing healthy teeth for the sake of…
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Health & Beauty
The oldest documented evidence of kisses dates back 4,500 years, according to researchers.
According to researchers from the United Kingdom and Denmark, residents of Mesopotamia practiced kissing as far back as the 2500s BCE. This discovery pushes the timeline back by a millennium,…
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In what seems like a brief span of time, beauty standards have undergone significant transformations. Internationally renowned plastic surgeon Mark Solomos shared with the Daily Mail the journey these standards…
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Every year on the third Saturday of May, the world celebrates International Whiskey Day—a drink that George Bernard Shaw famously dubbed “liquid sunshine.” The English word “whiskey” and the Scottish…
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Vandalism, disguised under the innocent term “graffiti,” is not confined to one or two countries; it is pervasive. This troubling phenomenon is a symptom of our times. While the world…
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What associations come to mind when you think of Italians? First and foremost, it’s probably the iconic images of the incomparable Sophia Loren, with her expressive gestures that are an…
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Mind & Life
Be careful with emojis! The interpretation of smileys varies based on gender, culture, and age.
A new study from the University of Nottingham (UK) sheds light on the complexities of interpreting emojis. It reveals that gender, culture, and age significantly influence how these symbols are…
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Researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have challenged a widely held belief in academic circles that men’s superior spatial orientation skills are rooted in evolution. According to the…
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The Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris (Musée des arts décoratifs) has not only explored the history of hairstyles and hair care but also illustrated how this natural aspect of…
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Mind & Life
The beauty of the soul or money: is a partner’s wealth really important for relationships?
Perhaps the Beatles were right when they sang that money can’t buy love. Their words have become even more relevant today than they were in 1964 when the Liverpool quartet…
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“I am Amsterdam!” This is the official motto of the Dutch capital, boldly proclaiming the uniqueness and self-sufficiency of this city. Known as the “Venice of the North,” Amsterdam is…
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“I am Amsterdam!” This is the official motto of the Dutch capital, boldly proclaiming the uniqueness and self-sufficiency of this city. Known as the “Venice of the North,” Amsterdam is…
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A team of researchers from Queen Mary University of London has confirmed that bees possess a unique culture similar to that of humans. These insects teach each other how to…
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Before making its way to European tables,has had quite the adventurous journey. Ships sank due to storms and pirate attacks, and many lives were lost transporting it across seas…