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

The Vallecas Case – Finally, do we have a case with real, documented paranormal activity?

The Vallecas Case The horror movie, Verónica, is based on a real case. But is the true story really as terrifying as the movie? Verónica, the movie. On August 25, 2017, the Spanish film Veronica premiered in Madrid. Director was Paco Plaza from Spain, and among the cast, Sandra Escacena debuted as an actress in … Read more

History

Was King Richard III of England a limping hunchback?

Was King Richard III of England a limping hunchback? King Richard III of England, of the house of York, was born on October 2, 1452, and died on August 22, 1485. He was the Regent from 1483 till 1485, Duke of Gloucester, and the last Yorkist king in England. From his death, the Tudors held … Read more

haunted places

The legendary Inunaki Village – If you go there, will you ever come out again?

Inunaki Village The legendary Inunaki Village, Japan – If you go there, will you ever come out again? The Inunaki tunnel Sometime in the early 1970s, a young couple was driving up the slopes of the Inunaki ridge. They were heading for Hisayama on the other side of the mountain, and to get there from … Read more

Health & Welfare

Does shaving make hair thicker?

Does shaving make hair thicker? … And does cutting the hair make it grow faster? This myth is well-founded and looked upon as an axiom in many parts of the world. When I was young I heard it from more or less everybody… If you shave, the beard will grow fuller and richer. The idea … Read more

Current events

Is the Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg just a commercial puppy?

Is the Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg just a commercial puppy? Who is behind Greta Thunberg? Greta Thunberg was born on January 3, 2003, in Stockholm, Sweden. Her parents are Malena Ernman, who at least in Sweden is a very famous opera singer, and Svante Thunberg, a Swedish actor and artist of minor success. She … Read more

Security & Emergencies

Is going by air, with a commercial airliner, the safest way to travel?

Is going by air, with a commercial airliner, the safest way to travel? The statistics are very well documented and as well-founded as you could possibly desire. But I would still like to scrutinize it for a bit. I think it’s a good idea to look into what we mean by safe, and what we … Read more