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Cannibalistic Rituals of the AztecsCannibalistic Rituals of the Aztecs
25 Feb.
The Aztecs sowed horror with their horrific rituals, which were entirely religious-based. According to archaeological and historical research, the Aztecs did not perform cannibalistic rituals to feed themselves.
Tomb of the Most Ancient Egyptian Brewer DiscoveredTomb of the Most Ancient Egyptian Brewer Discovered
05 Feb.
National Geographic magazine announced that the tomb of the most ancient brewer has been discovered in Luxor, Upper Egypt. It is believed that he lived around 3200 years ago.
Heinrich Himmler's Secret Archive FoundHeinrich Himmler's Secret Archive Found
29 Jan.
The archive contains possessions, letters and documents from the period of 1927 up until a few weeks before the high-ranking leader's suicide in 1945 in Berlin.
Ancient Text Reveals the Location of King Solomon's TreasureAncient Text Reveals the Location of King Solomon's Treasure
21 Jan.
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According to the translations of the ancient text, the religious artifacts, golden musical instruments and other treasures from the Garden of Eden are found in an unreachable place, which will not be revealed until the day of the Second Coming.
A British Pilot Almost Collided with a UFOA British Pilot Almost Collided with a UFO
13 Jan.
The pilot of a commercial airliner Airbus А-320, reported to Great Britain's Civil Aviation Authority that in July 2013 he had a near miss with a UFO.
The Genome of the Legendary Homo Heidelbergensis has Been ReconstructedThe Genome of the Legendary Homo Heidelbergensis has Been Reconstructed
10 Dec.
Homo heidelbergensis is an extinct species of the genus Homo and became known thanks to fossils from 600, 000 years ago, found in Europe.
The Pyramid of the Niches - Place of Mysterious SmokeThe Pyramid of the Niches - Place of Mysterious Smoke
29 Nov.
The pyramid itself is built from decorated stone tiles, the heaviest being around 17600 lbs (8 tons). Creatures that look like snakes, that have been carved in the upper tiles of the pyramid, are seen quite clearly.
Egyptian Pharaohs' Statues DiscoveredEgyptian Pharaohs' Statues Discovered
18 Nov.
French and Egyptian archaeologists have discovered 5 kings' statue heads from the time of the pharaohs in Egypt. It is believed that the statues are from the era of the Middle Kingdom, founded in 2000 BC.
A Clairvoyant Predicts the Future Using ChessA Clairvoyant Predicts the Future Using Chess
12 Nov.
A Thai clairvoyant can predict the future using the game of chess. A single session with the wise woman costs between $30 and $50, and there is an option for a yearly subscription, costing $200.
The Woman Who Drinks Half a Gallon of Human Blood for Eternal YouthThe Woman Who Drinks Half a Gallon of Human Blood for Eternal Youth
12 Nov.
The 45 year-old Julia Keppels shocked the world, after she admitted that she drinks half a gallon of human blood per month, in order remain eternally youthful and beautiful.
A New Species of Dinosaur Has Been DiscoveredA New Species of Dinosaur Has Been Discovered
12 Nov.
American scientists from the state of Utah have come upon the remains of an unknown to science dinosaur. It is theorized that the intriguing find is a predecessor of T-Rex.
A Boy Survives 10 Months Without Food and WaterA Boy Survives 10 Months Without Food and Water
07 Nov.
A teenager from Nepal shattered all scientific theories, by staying alive for 10 months without consuming any water or food, while meditating.
Benjamin Franklin and MasonryBenjamin Franklin and Masonry
05 Nov.
Benjamin Franklin, famous for his numerous scientific achievements, socio-political activity and views against slavery, is also known for his membership in freemasonry, even thought he does not mention this anywhere in his autobiography.