The vibrant blue scorpion, known as Rhopalurus junceus, may hold the key to unlocking new cancer treatments. This unique arachnid, found only in Cuba, has intrigued scientists with its venom, which might harbor special molecules with the potential to fight the deadly disease. For centuries, traditional medicine in Cuba has utilized the blue scorpion’s venom for various … [Read more...] about Hope From the Sting: Cuban Blue Scorpion Holds Promise for Cancer Treatment
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A Photo Visit to Mount Fanjing
Mount Fanjing, or Fanjingshan, is part of the Wuling mountain range in southwestern China’s Guizhou province. Named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site last year, the mountain is home to a conservation area, a nature reserve, and a number of Buddhist temples—it has been considered a sacred site for centuries. Two of these temples sit atop a lonely spire called the New Golden … [Read more...] about A Photo Visit to Mount Fanjing
How Nazis whitewashed a prehistoric shaman’s remains
Nazis thought the grave belonged to a white man. But the 9,000-year-old human remains were of a powerful, dark-skinned woman. When the "Shaman of Bad Dürrenberg" was discovered in eastern Germany in 1934, the remains were assigned to a rich man, the "original Aryan". The Nazis, already in power, believed they had discovered in the 9,000-year-old remains one of their powerful … [Read more...] about How Nazis whitewashed a prehistoric shaman’s remains
The Immortal Armour of China’s Jade Burial Suits
The Jade burial suits are hand-crafted jade suits from the Han Dynasty of China, used for the ceremonial burials of China’s elite and members of the ruling class. The Chinese developed a fascination with Jade as early as 6000 BC during the Neolithic period, producing ritual and ornamental tools or weapons as symbols of political power and religious authority. One of the … [Read more...] about The Immortal Armour of China’s Jade Burial Suits
Stunning photographs appear to show man loading the MOON into his car boot in stunt that took two years of planning
In a jaw-dropping display of creative prowess, photographer Cris Froese from Poland stunned the world with a series of photographs seemingly depicting a man loading the moon into the back of his car. The captivating images, titled ‘Stealing the moon’, took around two years of meticulous planning and preparation to execute. The surreal scenes unfold as the man, depicted … [Read more...] about Stunning photographs appear to show man loading the MOON into his car boot in stunt that took two years of planning