Sport

Is the Origin of Karate in Okinawa?

October 4, 2021

How high can a human jump?

February 1, 2021

Was Football/Soccer born when a group of soldiers kicked an enemy’s cut-off head between them?

November 14, 2020

haunted places

Yun Shan Fan Dian and the ghost of Dowager Cixi

Yun Shan Fan Dian and the ghost of Dowager Cixi. The history of Yun Shan Fan Dian Yun Shan Fan Dian was constructed in the early 1900s. The idea was to merge traditional Chinese design with a contemporary western style. The architect wanted to fuse the best of both worlds. After its inauguration, in the … Read more

Science

Can you break a glass just by singing for it?

Can you break a glass just by singing for it? Breaking glass with voice. The human voice is a strange and unique instrument. No other species has the capability to vary the sound as much as a human being. That’s, of course, because we communicate with words. And to pronounce words we need a lot … Read more

Security & Emergencies

Sinking in quicksand – Is it really as deadly a threat, as shown in the old b&w movies?

Sinking in quicksand Sinking in quicksand – Is it really as deadly a threat, as shown in the old b&w movies? Quicksand – the hidden deathtrap If you are as old as me, then you have probably seen it in the movies… The black and white movies about heroic adventurers heading into the jungle, fearless, … Read more

Current events | Science

Have scientists and make-up artists have finally discovered why the face of Donald Trump is orange?

Have scientists and make-up artists finally discovered why the face of Donald Trump is orange? Why is Donald Trump orange? Donald Trump, the former president of the USA has an extraordinary skin color. It is yellowish almost orange and it has caused a lot of speculation among journalists, fellow politicians, and ordinary people as to … Read more

History

Was the Achaemenid- or Persian Empire the biggest Empire the world has ever seen?

The biggest empire ever. The Achaemenid, or Persian Empire, was the biggest empire in history in terms of population at its time. It stretched across three continents and included territories in Asia, Africa, and Europe. At its peak, the Achaemenid Empire ruled over 44% of the world’s population, making it the largest empire ever to … Read more

Health & Welfare

Is it true that you can catch a cold if you get cold?

Is it true that you can catch a cold if you get cold? Can you catch a cold from being cold and wet? A viral infection of the upper respiratory tract causes the common cold. Each year, there are over 15 billion cases worldwide. According to statistics, everyone on earth contracts it twice a year. … Read more