History
The eunuchs in the palace often carry a bamboo stick - What is its use?
Why do eunuchs in Chinese movies often hold a bamboo stick in their hand?
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AI - Artificial intelligence
Computer expert: 'AI weapon' can wipe out humanity
Professor Stuart Russell, a computer expert, warns of risks from artificial intelligence (AI) machines and thinks they should be banned.
Archeology
Stone woven into cloth: From mummy's shroud to powerful weapons
From the time of ancient Egypt, people discovered the unique technique of 'weaving cloth from stone' that was later used by the US military as a weapon.
Archeology
Excavating Cao Cao's grave, seeing a weapon lost for thousands of years, experts say: Treasure!
Experts excavating the tomb believed to belong to Cao Cao have found a strange weapon, which has been lost for thousands of years.
Flu epidemic
Gum can be a new weapon against Covid-19
A type of gum containing a protein that 'traps' the SARS-CoV-2 virus will limit the amount of virus in saliva, thereby preventing the spread of pathogens when talking or…
Flu epidemic
Detect weapons against all corona viruses, including SARS-CoV-2
A research team at the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (UNC) and Duke University (USA) have identified an antibody that attacks SARS-CoV-2, the virus that cau…
Funny corner
Can Thor's hammer destroy Wolverine's metal bones?
Mjolnir hammer, one of the most powerful weapons in the Marvel universe, can defeat Wolverine with a skeleton made of adamantium, the hardest metal on Earth?
Science invention
Who invented the first gun?
Guns have been around for more than 1,000 years, affecting war and society at large in a way that perhaps no other invention can compare.
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Why is Israel's Merkava tank worthy of being one of the best in the world?
The constant wars in Israel gave the country a seasoned army of combat experience, along with new Merkava models that were getting stronger and stronger.
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Are rockets and ballets the same?
Many people think that missiles and ballistic are two different ways of calling a weapon, so what about the truth?
Archeology
The 48,000-year-old arrowhead is detected by animal bones
Traces of sharp objects found at the Fa-Hien Lena cave have revealed, they are likely the arrowheads used by ancient people to hunt.
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Tear gas - dangerous non-lethal weapon
Weapons such as rubber bullets, stun grenades or tear gas, even though they are called non-lethal weapons, can also be significantly dangerous.
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Learn about ninjas - The most famous warriors in Japanese history
Referring to Japan, surely no one knows samurai and ninja, two of the famous forces that make up the characteristics of Japanese culture. Learn about ninjas, the most fa…
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Things you probably didn't know about the ultimate weapon: Hand grenades
Let's learn about hand grenades, an indispensable equipment on the modern battlefield.