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The most strangely overlapping events in history
1001 mystery

The most strangely overlapping events in history

Mark Twain was born on the day the comet Harley appeared in 1835 and died on its next rare appearance in 1910. At the time of this genius writer's life had once predicte…

December 18, 2018
Legend of the 'demon's day' 6/6
1001 mystery

Legend of the 'demon's day' 6/6

In Western countries with a majority of Catholics, the number of 666 is considered the number of demons. This year, June 6, 2006, with the mysterious number 666, what ha…

December 18, 2018
Origin abacus
1001 mystery

Origin abacus

Abacus is a precious cultural heritage of the Chinese nation. The question of the origin of the abacus has been put forward for debate for over a hundred years and there…

December 18, 2018
The mystery of the destruction of Pompeii citadel
1001 mystery

The mystery of the destruction of Pompeii citadel

According to history books, Pompeii was built by 10 large tribes with the name Aus. By 79, this place had become the club of the rich. Aristocracy wealthy merchants pull…

December 18, 2018
Woodblocks of Vinh Nghiem Pagoda
World Heritage

Woodblocks of Vinh Nghiem Pagoda

Woodblocks of the Truc Lam Zen Buddhism in Vinh Nghiem Pagoda (Tri Yen commune, Yen Dung district, Bac Giang province) are the only original woodwork of the Truc Lam Bud…

December 18, 2018
Nguyen Dynasty woodblocks
World Heritage

Nguyen Dynasty woodblocks

Under the Nguyen Dynasty, due to the need to widely disseminate social norms, the laws that required people to follow, to circulate the reputation of the kings, historic…

December 18, 2018
Looking at species of sea fish,
Oceanography

Looking at species of sea fish,

This extremely rare species of marine fish in Vietnam is called crested salmon, a benthic creature with a super-distinctive appearance.

December 17, 2018
The largest oyster in the world
Oceanography

The largest oyster in the world

Richard Mesce - a former pilot living in northern California, USA - spotted an oyster at the bottom of Humboldt Bay. He then took it to Humboldt University for experts t…

December 17, 2018