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The world's tallest wooden pagoda, built nearly 1,000 years ago without a single iron nail!
Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, located in Shanxi province, China, is one of the most ancient and unique architectural works in the world.
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Cancer
Little-noticed signs on your nails can warn you about cancer
Cancer is a dangerous disease that occurs when abnormal cells grow, divide uncontrollably and spread to surrounding tissues and organs.
History
Before there was a clock, people knew how to use candles as an alarm
Waking up every morning for many people is a difficult process, so over time, people have come up with countless ways to wake up at the same time every morning, especial…
Archeology
Decipher the piece of 'human skin' on the door of a medieval church
The nailed skins on the doors of some medieval churches were not actually those of the punished Danish robbers, according to legend.
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…
Animal world
Discovered extremely poisonous '8-legged monster' 7.6cm long, terrible fangs bite through human nails
The deadly venomous spider, also known as the 'eight-legged monster', has the ability to bite through fingernails with 2.5cm long fangs.
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Why do so many people need to bite their nails when they need to think or get upset?
Daily routine that looks like nothing special like biting a nail contains countless interesting things.
Archeology
Israel discovered 1,400-year-old iron nails and hammers from Eastern Rome
According to the IAA Antiquities Agency, only 20 ancient hammers are currently recorded in the national antiquities database, including six of the Eastern Roman Empire p…
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Ways of beauty in ancient Egyptian style
Ancient Egyptians shaved their head to prevent lice, took laxatives to clean the intestines, used turtle shells, ostrich shells to deodorize body odor ...
Health
Who says rust is associated with tetanus infection?
Parents often warn children to beware of rusty nails. They talked about the dangers of rust, warning about the risk of tetanus when accidentally struck by these nails.
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Japanese experts insist that people cut their toenails the wrong way, this is the right way!
According to a Japanese expert, most people have a wrong way to cut their fingernails and toenails.
Animal world
Why do goats climb well?
Surely you do not believe your eyes when you see a mountain goat standing on a cliff, where hardly any species can reach. But it's amazingly natural.
Life
Natural ways to cure malformed toenails stab into flesh
Stabbing nails are quite common, which occurs when the angle of the toenails deflects and stabs the skin tenderly. This condition is painful if not handled.
Health
Hot spicy food is not good in winter
Cold dry weather, hot spicy food will affect blood circulation.
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High-risk occupations cause cancer
People working in rubber manufacturing, mechanics, pilots ... have a high risk of cancer from exposure to toxic chemicals.