Archeology
'History shaken' by 150 strange objects of 1.4 million-year-old ape
While excavating the remains of an ape in the Middle East, scientists were puzzled by strange, spherical limestone objects.
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What did the Egyptian pyramids look like in ancient times?
When first built, pyramids were often covered with a layer of polished limestone or granite to give them a more beautiful and durable appearance.
Archeology
Ancient Diaries Reveal the Construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza
A 4,500-year-old diary of a captain who helped build the Great Pyramid of Giza details the daily activities, wages and meals of his workers.
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How was the Pyramid of Khufu built? Scientists have finally found out the truth!
As one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Pyramid of Khufu attracts millions of tourists every year.
History
Railway History: From Limestone Road to 1,200km/h 'Super Train'
Railways are one of the important inventions of mankind, a clear demonstration of the influence of science and technology on human life.
Archeology
Coffin suspected to belong to 'Santa Claus' discovered
A limestone coffin buried 2m deep in the St. Nicholas Church in Demre has been identified as belonging to Saint Nicholas, the model for Santa Claus.
1001 mystery
Patomskiy Crater: Natural Wonder or Ancient UFO Ruins?
Deep in the forests of southeastern Siberia, the Patomisky Crater is a mysterious mound of broken limestone jutting out from the vegetation on the hillside.
Archeology
145 million year old fossil cypress forest along the English coast
The Petrified Forest of Dorset is a stretch of coastal southern England dotted with limestone mounds containing the remains of late Jurassic cypress trees.
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Rama Bridge - Where modern science and ancient myths collide
Rama Bridge also known as Adam's Bridge or Rama Setu is a network of natural limestone sandbanks located between Pamban Island and Rameswaram Island.
Funny corner
Deciphering tens of tons of stone blocks balancing on a 30-50cm fulcrum attracts many visitors
How can a mass of tens of tons of stone stand tall on the cliff with only a small support below?
Environment
Discovered a cave containing a primeval forest
The newly discovered cave in China, with a volume of up to 5 million cubic meters, is considered an oasis of paradise.
Archeology
Discovering the foundation of the school has disappeared in British history
Archaeological team at the University of Oxford (UK) said they have just discovered the limestone foundation of St Mary's College - the school has disappeared in history…
Animal world
Plankton - The planet's largest CO2 storage 'store'
Not the land or the trees, the sea is the most effective permanent storage of CO2.
1001 mystery
Mysterious underground springs have not been solved in France
In the quaint town of Tonnerre in northeastern France, there is a deep spring known as the Fosse Dionne. So far, despite trying hard to find the answer, no one has been…
Archeology
Controversial 'ghost race': Leaving 'treasure' but... evaporated?
Scientists are trying to solve the puzzle of 1,930 pieces of limestone shaped like meticulously crafted spearheads.