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The Messages in Salvador Dali's Most Famous PaintingThe Messages in Salvador Dali's Most Famous Painting
14 Aug.
The artist described his work as a photograph of a dream. In it he combined clocks, a mountain, the sea and a tree, all loaded with messages. Through the painting, Salvador Dali re-created the entire reality surrounding us.
Pope Francis's Tips for a Peaceful LifePope Francis's Tips for a Peaceful Life
05 Aug.
According to Pope Francis, a person can assure themselves a peaceful and easy-going life by following just 10 tips. The pope shared his thoughts in an interview in the Argentinian newspaper Clarin.
Nostradamus: 3 Cataclysms to Come Before the ApocalypseNostradamus: 3 Cataclysms to Come Before the Apocalypse
30 July
A new interpretation of the quatrains left by Nostradamus reveal that humanity is to experience 3 global cataclysms before the Apocalypse - the Third World War, the disappearance of Rome and the Vatican and the splitting of the Eurasian continental plate.
The Mystery Surrounding the Native American City of CahokiaThe Mystery Surrounding the Native American City of Cahokia
29 July
Cahokia is one of the largest ancient Native American cities, located in the Southwest part of the state of Illinois, near St. Louis in neighboring Missouri. In 1982, the settlement was officially named an American National Historic Site.
The Mystery of the Deaths of the Dyatlov Pass IncidentThe Mystery of the Deaths of the Dyatlov Pass Incident
27 July
From the USSR's secret archives, there is a well-known event which led to the mysterious deaths of 9 skiers on the night of February 2, 1959. The incident is documented as the Dyatlov Pass Incident.
The Mummy of Rosalia Lombardo Opens and Closes her EyesThe Mummy of Rosalia Lombardo Opens and Closes her Eyes
25 July
The well-known mummy of the little girl Rosalia Lombardo, who died in November 1920, but looks almost alive, was filmed opening and closing her eyes. 94 years after her death, the body of Rosalia shows no trace of decomposition.
The Madness and Genius of 4 Renowned MindsThe Madness and Genius of 4 Renowned Minds
25 July
Numerous theories claim that genius and insanity go hand-in-hand, although this has not yet been proven. Even so, there are a few examples that support this outlook.
The Mythical Monster LeviathanThe Mythical Monster Leviathan
25 July
The Leviathan is a biblical demon or monster of the form of a serpent, often symbolizing Satan. According to the legends, some of the first seafarers often encountered this sea creature.
Little Girl Comes Back to Life at her Own FuneralLittle Girl Comes Back to Life at her Own Funeral
23 July
A 3-year-old girl awoke at her own funeral, after being labeled as clinically dead 3 days before. Eyewitnesses report that one of the relatives noticed the 3-year-old twitch and then he immediately called the parents.
First Ever Bottled Mineral Water FoundFirst Ever Bottled Mineral Water Found
23 July
The first bottle of mineral water was found on board a sunken ship in the Gdansk Bay. It was located at a 39. 5 ft (12 m) depth in the Baltic Sea.
Tibetans' DNA Appears Different Than That of HumansTibetans' DNA Appears Different Than That of Humans
21 July
After a study was carried out, it became evident that the DNA of the people of Tibet is fundamentally different from the DNA of the rest of the people on Earth. The scientists who performed the study claim that Tibetans belong to a mysterious group.
Uncovered Remains of a Couple in Love from the Bronze AgeUncovered Remains of a Couple in Love from the Bronze Age
20 July
Russian archaeologists have discovered the grave of a couple in love, whose skeletons have laid intertwined with each other for 4000 years. The remains of a child were also found in proximity to them.
Archaeologists are Looking for the Grave of Miguel de CervantesArchaeologists are Looking for the Grave of Miguel de Cervantes
11 July
Many facts from the life of the famous Spanish novelist Miguel de Cervantes are not confirmed. Soon though, it will become clear whether the mortal remains of the writer were buried where he himself wished them to be or not, report world media.