Daud Mahmood
Stories (4/0)
What is DEJA VU? Ever had it?. Content Warning.
The term déjà vu, which means "already seen" in French, may seem self-explanatory, but it piqued the interest of a parapsychologist, someone who investigates psychic phenomena, in the past. At the time, déjà vu was considered so unusual that it was often associated with the supernatural, much like clairvoyance or mediumship. Many regarded it as a phenomenon related to reincarnation or even alien encounters. The scientific community has only recently started taking déjà vu seriously, although public perception hasn't necessarily followed suit. A 1991 Gallup poll placed déjà vu alongside astrology, paranormal activity, and ghosts in the realm of superstitious beliefs.
By Daud Mahmood9 months ago in Humans
Reason for the flat HEAD OF KING TUT.
We're back in the Human Evolution Lab with Dr. Robert Martin, who serves as curator emeritus of human evolution here at the Field Museum. Today, our focus will be on the practice of artificial head binding in ancient Egypt. So, Bob, could you start by explaining what artificial head binding entails? Absolutely. Throughout various cultures, we observe practices like foot binding in China, which leads to permanent physical changes. Typically, these practices are associated with the elite or specific groups in society. In the context of head binding, individuals intentionally shape a baby's skull from birth using various methods. This might involve placing a band across the crown or binding from front to back. A baby's skull is malleable during the first few years of life, but after that, its shape becomes relatively fixed, creating a distinctive appearance for life. EG: Is this achievable because the baby's cranial bones are not fused together at birth? Yes, exactly. The critical aspect is that if you examine a skull just before birth, humans have fontanelles, which are gaps in the skull.
By Daud Mahmood9 months ago in History
The claim that there is a growing presence of fascism in the United States.
It's been nearly a year, or perhaps exactly one year, or maybe just a bit over a year—I'm writing this in December. Let's just say it's been approximately a year since the strangest day in recent American history. During this time, things haven't been particularly pleasant. The far-right appears to be growing in power and influence under the Biden administration, and in this episode, we will delve deeper into this issue because it poses a concerning omen for the future of American politics. Let's begin.
By Daud Mahmood9 months ago in Critique