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Overview of the production process of 'expensive' earthy perfumes in India
The city of Kanoj, India is the only place where this long tradition of handmade perfumery is preserved.
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History of the ancient library of Alexandria
According to legend, the library was founded in the 3rd century BC and destroyed around the end of the Roman period, containing millions of cataloged texts. Scholars sti…
Science Events
The capital of Paris operates radars to automatically detect and penalize noisy vehicles
Recently, the French capital Paris has put into operation the first radar device to help measure the noise of traffic vehicles, and automatically
Funny corner
The only country in the world that owns up to 3 capitals
Almost every country in the world has at least one capital - which is considered the administrative center of the country. But there are also countries that choose 2 cit…
Flu epidemic
India put into use the world's first DNA technology Covid-19 vaccine
India on February 5 became the first country in the world to use a DNA technology Covid-19 vaccine.
Archeology
In 2021: Thousands of 'ghosts' appear in radar images, invisible to the naked eye
The past 2021 has marked a series of interesting archaeological discoveries that modern remote sensing means can see through the jungle and the ground, making them appea…
Science invention
The invention of the 'train pusher' and the reason why trains in Japan exceed 200% of capacity
Although there are many bad sides, but it is undeniable that the way 'cramming' helps significantly increase the operating capacity of electric trains, especially in den…
Environment
New York reveals a very effective secret 'weapon' against rising sea levels
New York City (USA) has restored 'oyster reefs' in 5 counties, creating a surprisingly effective flood defense system.
History
The 'treasure' on the Forbidden City gate has money that cannot be changed: No one touches it for posterity!
Those who have been to the Forbidden City or known through movies and TV shows know that which door of this building has many protruding 'pimples'. Many people are curio…
History
The Trojan Horse: Real or Legendary?
According to ancient mythology, the 'Horse of Troy' helped the Greeks capture the city of Troy after a period of siege.
History
The Forbidden City has more than 70 wells of water, but no one dares to drink it: Why?
The Forbidden City has more than 70 wells, but no one dares to drink from these wells.
1001 mystery
The Forbidden City has a place that is cold all year round
This place is a rare place in the Forbidden City where outsiders are forbidden to enter, and experienced people are afraid of howling.
History
Why couldn't the ancient Greeks establish a nation?
Ancient Greece achieved outstanding achievements in terms of political system, literature, architecture and philosophical thought, and was dubbed the 'cradle of Western…
Archeology
Timeless: Ruins of 'modern delights' in... 2,400-year-old tombs
A cup in an ancient tomb in the ancient capital city of the Zhou Dynasty (China) contains the oldest evidence that tea leaves were processed and brewed to drink just lik…
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Magnificent view of Russian winter: Moscow in a snow cloak
After a night of heavy snowfall, the whole city of Moscow (Russia) put on a white, pure, fairy-like snow cloak.