An individual’s “absolute limit” on life expectancy, according to a study published in Nature, lies somewhere between 120 and 150 years. The Bowhead whale has
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Paracas is a desert peninsula located within the province of Pisco, in the Ica Region, on the southern coast of Peru. It is here that the Peruvian
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Some ancient rock art depicts our ancestors’ purposeful leaving of handprints, providing a permanent mark of their existence. The startling prints discovered
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The chamber holds a stone coffin engraved with the physician’s name and titles, which include “director of medicinal plants” and “chief dentist”
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Researchers say they’ve discovered the ruins of the long-lost Temple of Hercules in a shallow channel in the Bay of Cádiz.
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According to research based on historical photographs, the bones may have been preserved millennia before the otherwise oldest-known mummies.According to new
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Have you ever heard of Phineas Gage? A fascinating case, almost 200 years ago, this man suffered an accident at work that changed the course of
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Deep within the annals of history lies the enigmatic legacy of the ancient Maya civilization, a culture renowned for its astronomical knowledge, advanced architecture, and intricate artistry. Recently, a series of peculiar statues attributed to the Maya have reignited debates over whether this ancient civilization might have possessed—or encountered—technologies far beyond their time. Discovered at a ceremonial site in Central America, these statues are believed to date back over 2,000 years. What makes them extraordinary are their distinct designs, which uncannily resemble modern-day astronaut suits. With details like helmet-like headgear, coiled tubes resembling breathing apparatus, and structured footwear, these artifacts…
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Through CT scanning, experts at the French National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research (INRAP) discovered the world’s most unusual mummified cat. This ancient Egyptian cat mummy had three tails and five hind legs. Mummified Cat at the French Museum of Fine Arts Experts from INRAP scanned the 2,500-year-old Egyptian cat mummy and reconstructed it using 3D modeling. They brought the mummy to a veterinary clinic for imaging and were astonished to find that it was, in fact, a composite made from parts of multiple cats. The mummy featured five hind legs and three incomplete tails. Remarkably, the cat lacked ribs…
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An elderly woman in Hebei, China, passed away 23 years ago, yet her body remains intact to this day, looking no different from someone peacefully asleep. The Unperished Body of a Woman in China After 23 Years In 1992, an unusual incident occurred in a village in Xianghe County, Hebei Province, China. After an elderly woman passed away, her body showed no signs of decomposition. Some speculated she had achieved immortality with supernatural abilities, while others believed she was simply in a deep sleep and could awaken. Her name was Zhou Fengji, an ordinary rural woman who passed away at…
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