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12 of the world's rarest gemstones
When it comes to gemstones, many people believe that diamonds are the rarest in the world. But in reality, there are some types of stones that are even more valuable and…
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Archeology
Shocking discovery: 3 million year old 'technology item' not made by humans
Tools made with advanced technology from 3 million years ago have been found on the shores of Lake Victoria, Africa.
Space science
How to distinguish meteorites from ordinary rocks
Meteorites are often particularly heavy, magnetic, and bear characteristic marks from being heated as they plunged into the atmosphere.
Biology
The origin and spiritual meaning of the flower of the other shore that not everyone knows
The flower of the other shore is associated with tragic legends and many mysterious anecdotes, a flower that is always mentioned with sad stories, separation, despair -…
Animal world
After humans, which animals quietly entered the Stone Age?
Not only humans, the latest discoveries show that the number of animals that know how to create stone tools and are in the Stone Age is greater than we thought.
1001 mystery
Hidden secrets in forgotten Angkor Wat
Angkor Wat is known as the most famous complex when traveling to Cambodia. UNESCO has recognized Angkor Wat as one of the seven wonders of the world.
Archeology
Girl unexpectedly picks up 3,700-year-old knife while playing at school
The find is a rare oddity, as the knife was found alone, without any accompanying objects, and was made of a stone not native to Norway.
Health
Stone-grilled sausage - the dish that is making young people 'crazy' - contains how many calories, what are the potential dangers of eating too much?
Stone-grilled sausage, a name that sounds both familiar and strange, has attracted young people by the way it is grilled (grilled on stone) and served with chili powder…
Archeology
Earthquake causes 1.3-ton treasure to appear in the middle of university
A terrifying and enormous treasure from the ancient Aztec civilization has emerged after an earthquake damaged a building on a university campus in Mexico City.
Environment
China's Most Expensive Lake: Has No Water But Is Valued at $2 Billion
What treasure does this lake contain that is so highly valued?
Archeology
When did human ancestors discover fire?
As humans gained the power of fire, they climbed up the food chain. But when did this history-changing event happen?
Environment
There is a strange river in Russia, no water but still hear the sound of babbling all year round
There is no water at the bottom of the river, only giant rocks, but strangely people can still hear the sound of flowing water.
Archeology
'Shocking' 300,000-year-old treasure buried by another species unearthed
The treasure that was just discovered at the Maritime Academy in Kent, England, has baffled scientists because the things inside seem to have been made to serve the live…
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How advanced were prehistoric civilizations?
Some scientists believe that before humans came into existence, there may have been other advanced creatures on Earth and that we are not the only advanced life on this…
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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.