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Examining self-declared nations like Sealand and their unique cultures Micro-nations are self-declared entities that claim for themselves the status of sovereign nations without the validation of any government or international organization. They are small, often whimsical places, and they are created for reasons such as political protest, artistic expression, or personal ambition. Although they lack
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Workers working in the Roman sewer system on the Appian Way found a life-sized marble statue of Hercules in 2023. This statue is believed to represent Emperor Decius, thereby expanding our vista of Roman art and leadership. One of the fascinating finds of the year 2023 has been this life-sized marble statue of Hercules. The
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A secure storage facility on a Norwegian island houses seeds from around the world to safeguard biodiversity. Puropose It is the Svalbard Global Seed Vault- it exists on Spitsbergen, one of the islands in the Arctic archipelago of Norway- and it serves as a secure backup facility for the crop diversity being saved around the
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Investigating one of the loudest and most mysterious underwater sounds ever recorded. What is the Bloop? According to NOAA in 1997, Bloop is an underwater sound that has been termed as mysterious. An ultra-low-frequency sound of humongous volume was detected by the hydrophones located 5000 kilometers apart in the Pacific Ocean. The sound lasted for
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Origins in China Bonsai, meaning “planted in a container,” has its roots in the ancient Chinese art of penjing, which dates back over 2,000 years. Penjing involved creating miniature landscapes with trees and rocks, often symbolizing harmony between nature and humans. By the Tang Dynasty (618–907 AD), penjing was a full-blown operation; however, miniature trees
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How Colours Affect Emotions and Behavior Colours profoundly affect our emotions, behavior, and decision-making. This premise is explored further in colour psychology, how specific hues manifest into certain feelings and reactions. Following are some general associations- again, not absolute: Red: It calls forth energy, passion, and urgency. Used in marketing to catch eyes (and even
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From ancient tribal markings to modern body art. The earliest evidence dates back thousands of years, to when tattoos became the most famous. Ötzi the Iceman, a 5300-year-old mummy discovered in the Alps, is the oldest known case; according to the evidence, he had 61 tattoos on his body. These were probably therapeutic or symbolically
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The secrets behind the durability and longevity of Roman concrete structures. What is Roman Concrete? Their opus caementicium is the Roman concrete-an old building material formulated by the Romans. It was used in many of their famous structures, such as the Pantheon, aqueducts, and amphitheaters, a great number of which have survived the decades for
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The Yeti: Legends and Mysteries What is the Yeti? It is generally accepted that the Yeti, also called ‘Abominable Snowman,’ is a legendary figure said to live in the Asia Himalayan mountain range, most especially in Nepal and Tibet. The descriptions vary greatly, but it is usually said to be large and ape-like. The Yeti
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The Archaeological Significance and Important Details What is the Uluburun Shipwreck? The Uluburun Shipwreck is a vessel of the Late Bronze Age which was found off the coast of Uluburun (Grand Cape) near Kaş in Turkey. The shipwreck took place in the Mediterranean Sea and is dated to the late 14th century BCE. It is
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