Space science
In 2024, the cosmic monster in the 13th century ancient text will return.
In 1217, a German monk looked up at the southwestern sky and noticed a star suddenly turn into a
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1001 mystery
The mystery of the relics of the great monks of Vietnam
They are crystals of all colors, sparkling like jade, solid like diamonds, unbreakable by hammers, unburnable by fire.
History
History of famous Japanese desserts
Legend has it that a group of Portuguese monks were sailing to Macao when their ship ran into bad weather and they landed in Nagasaki, Japan instead.
History
Records of ball lightning hitting England 800 years ago
A monk's account of a mysterious Thames phenomenon in 1195 may be the oldest description of ball lightning in England.
Archeology
The mystery of the ancient monk's grave containing the remains of dolphins in England
Scientists were surprised when they discovered the remains of a dolphin in a grave buried deep underground.
New technology
Controversy over 'robot monk' preaching Buddhist scriptures at Japanese temple
The nearly 400-year-old temple in Japan has collaborated on developing a robot called Mindar to teach Buddhist scriptures, hoping to attract the attention of the younger…
Health
Takigyo - Meditating under a waterfall
The meditation of Japanese brings a sense of refreshment and calmness, bringing people into the nature.
Animal world
The monk swims into the lake, the swan gets mad to the dam
The man standing on the shore helplessly watched the swan beat the pet dog swimming in the lake.
Science story
Georges Lemaitre - Great scientist of the 20th century to Einstein also admired
Georges Lemaitre is both a monk and a scientist. He has many contributions to science and is considered one of the greatest scientists in the 20th century.
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Why did the Qing monks always wear a white silk scarf on their necks?
The simple white silk scarf is one of the most eye-catching accessories on the African costumes, the Manchurian Way, but its real use is not well understood.
Videos
Video: A close-up of the coffin containing a 4,000-year-old mummy
Experts collaborate with Discovery Channel to broadcast live the opening process containing the 2,500-year mummy of an Egyptian senior priest on April 7.
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Few things know about the Arc de Triomphe
Before becoming the symbol of France, Triumphal Arch stood on the land
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Behind the lovely sunshine doll of Japanese people is a pretty scary story
If you are a person who loves Japanese culture, you must be familiar with the images of teru teru bozu sunshine dolls that are hung in front of the porch, windowsill to…
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The most passionate, richest money in Chinese history
Lưu Cẩn is a beloved eunuch who served beside Prince Minh Vũ Tông. In 1505, Minh Vu Tong was crowned emperor when he was 14 years old. The Liu Bei from then also advan…
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The best hoaxes of the century
There are spectacular tricks that make public opinion go from one surprise to another, however, it is not always that these deceptions overtake public opinion ...