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.
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Archeology
The face that inspired Santa Claus revealed for the first time
The face of the character who inspired the image of Santa Claus has been revealed for the first time in nearly 1,700 years, after scientists reconstructed his image from…
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Portraits of two people about to be canonized by the Pope
On November 20, Pope Francis said he would canonize Carlo Acutis (1991-2006) and Pier Giorgio Frassati (1901-1925) in two events held in Rome in 2025.
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The place where for 6 months, 13m high tidal waves were thrown straight onto the roof of a 3-storey house.
This is where the highest afternoon waves in Europe are witnessed, which usually last for half a year from March to September.
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Italian teenager will become the first saint of the millennium
Carlo Acutis's second posthumous miracle qualified this kind-hearted computer prodigy for sainthood.
Animal world
Surgery for a two-headed snake is extremely rare
A rare two-headed snake in a Missouri Conservation Area required surgery after spitting out blood while eating.
History
Strange and horrifying cases of mass hysteria in history
Here are some famous - and strange - cases of mass hysteria in history.
1001 mystery
Hy-Brasil: Legendary ghost island and mysterious UFO coordinates written in binary
It is said that the island is inhabited by saints or is a paradise where advanced civilization is located.
Scientific works
The most unique architectural works in the world make everyone surprised
The most unique architectural works in the world always show the use of class and difference in each line and angle.
1001 mystery
Mysterious about the jewel encrusted skeleton
American historian and photographer Paul Koudounaris, also known as the relic hunter
Archeology
Detecting the wall of human bones 500 years old
Archaeologists found a series of walls made of human bones inside the old Saint-Bavaria church in the city of Ghent.
Archeology
discovered burial mounds 5,600 years old
a group of students in the town of Saint-Laurent-Médoc, Gironde province in the region of Aquitaine in southwestern France, accidentally digging some old bones in the ki…
New technology
Smart headphones help protect hearing, hear teammates and locate enemies
With a headset called TCAPS, soldiers can both protect their hearing and ensure communication with their teammates, especially identifying enemy positions by determining…
Animal world
Little Peterbald, the cat of the Petersburg region
Peterbald is a new breed created in Russia. The name of this breed originated in Saint Petersburg, their homeland.
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Why does Christmas use Christmas trees but not other trees?
Christmas tree or Christmas tree with many decorative accessories is an indispensable and integral image in every Christmas occasion.