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Egyptian Pet Mummies
Egyptian Animals Were Mummified Same Way as Humans The ancient Egyptians mummified more than just human corpses. Animals were viewed not only as pets, but as incarnations of gods. As such, the Egyptians buried millions of mummified cats, birds, and other creatures at temples honoring their deities. (more...)
Underwater Vintage Photos
Waterproof cameras are no big deal these days, but in the 1930s, Bruce Mozert was the only person in the world who had one. (more...)
Optical Illusion Science Project
An optical illusion is first of all an illusion. An illusion is a false understanding of information perceived from reality. Optical means that it pertains to the sense of vision. The oldest optical illusion ever to exist is the rainbow. It is a refraction of sunlight through the prism of raindrops. Much more complicated is one of mankind’s [...]
Kingdom of gnomes in China
Kingdom of Gnomes in China Small people participate in the "Kingdom of the Dwarves" show in Yunnan province, China, Nov. 11, 2009. The "Kingdom of The Dwarves" was opened last summer with more than 100 little people from all over China, forming a unique community The whole country of gnomes in China! As if in a fairy tale (more...)
Marty Robbins – ‘Billy the Kid’
MARTY ROBBINS billy the kid
Optical Illusions Convince the Brain They’re Moving
According to a growing number of international brain experts, optical illusions do not only fool the eyes as to their contents, but also the human brain, which tends to perceive everything it sees literally. For example, when looking at an illusionary trick meant to inspire movement, some people actually get motion sick, although they obviously [...]
Skater Pulls Off Risky Stunt
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Winter wonderland
If you thought China couldn't put on a more spectacular show than the Olympic opening ceremony, these are the incredible sculptures which might prove you wrong. Crafted by artists from hundreds of tonnes of ice, this shimmering city completely transforms the chilly streets of Harbin. As well as the intricately carved buildings, there are [...]
