Have you ever wondered about the peculiar connection between salt and our modern-day salaries? This intriguing question has captivated minds for ages, leading to the enduring myth of Roman soldiers receiving salt as payment. But is this popular tale rooted in reality, or is it merely a flavorful fabrication from history? Let’s embark on an investigative journey to sift through … [Read more...] about Were Roman Soldiers Paid in Salt? Unveiling the Mystery
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Feeding polar bears from a tank, 1950
Photo was taken during a routine military expedition in Chukchi Peninsula, Soviet Union. It isn’t sure if the Chukchi Peninsula has more people or white bears. The climate is very severe and sometimes weather can be so fierce in winter that the temperature falls 40 C degrees below zero (-40 Fahrenheit) so that poor white bears and their cubs start starving and … [Read more...] about Feeding polar bears from a tank, 1950
The Kopp-Etchells Effect Explained
Descending into a drab, unnamed war zone, the helicopter is familiar sight. As it kicks up dust and sand, the onlooking soldiers barely shield their eyes; even their most sensitive organs are grizzled. The moonlight is occluded by the grainy mist. The casual cargo drop is then enchanted by a peculiar sight: a glowing halo adorning the helicopter’s blades. Cutting through the … [Read more...] about The Kopp-Etchells Effect Explained