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REVEALING THE MYSTERIES OF THE PAST
As a curious explorer of history's hidden gems, I often find myself drawn to tales of lost cities that have slipped through the cracks of time, leaving behind whispers of their enigmatic pasts. There's something inherently captivating about the allure of these vanished metropolises, each one a tantalizing puzzle waiting to be pieced together. From the depths of the ocean to the dense jungles of the Amazon, the stories of these lost cities spark a flame of intrigue within me, compelling me to delve deeper into their mysteries.
A Plane's Roof Blew Off at 24,000 Feet. Here's What Happened Next..!!
A Terrifying Flight: The Extraordinary Story of Salud Carriers Flight 243 Many individuals view flying on a plane as a restless encounter, yet imagine a scenario in which the airplane out of the blue different into a convertible while in midair. In 1988, that horrendous speculative circumstance appeared for the tenants of Salaam Aircrafts Flight 243. Working among Hilo and Honolulu in Hawaii, the flight took an unfortunate turn when the Boeing 737's rooftop fell at 24,000 feet.
Abdur RahmanPublished 3 months ago in History- Content Warning
Bring Back the Maccabee Version
Max Romeo, the reggae artist, released a song in 1976 titled “Maccabee Version”. I remember hearing it as a boy in Jamaica. At some point, I became aware of something the Rastafarians called the “Maccabee version” of the Bible. They believed the Bible had been altered and the Maccabee was an older, more correct version. That's what Romeo's song was about. It implored people to "bring back Maccabee version".
Randy BakerPublished 3 months ago in The Swamp History of football part 1
Around the 3rd century BC marks the beginning of our journey. In China, an ancient ball game called Cuju was played, making it one of the oldest known ball games in history. This game involved two teams competing to send a ball filled with feathers into a net, all without the use of hands. Moving on to Ancient Greece, another ball sport called Episkyros was played between two teams consisting of 12 to 14 players. The objective of this game was to propel the ball over the opponent's line using both hands and feet. The Romans, inspired by Episkyros, developed their own game called Harpastum. In Harpastum, two teams aimed to maintain possession of the ball within their own camp for as long as possible, utilizing their hands and feet. In different parts of the world, various ball games were played with unique local rules. During the 12th century, a ball game known as Soule in French and Mob Football in English gained popularity in northwestern France and the British Isles. The rules of this game slightly differed from region to region. Globally, matches were organized between two villages, two parishes, or simply two teams, often consisting of numerous players. The objective was to successfully drop the ball into the opposing team's camp, which could be located in front of a local church door, a wall, or sometimes even a pond. Players were allowed to use both their feet and hands to manipulate the ball. However, these matches often resulted in chaotic and violent free-for-alls. In 1579, a match in Chesterton between Cambridge University students and villagers spiraled out of control, leading to unforeseen consequences.
ahmed hamdyPublished 3 months ago in HistoryA Biracial Man’s Plea to End Racial Categorization
Self Portrait in Black and White by “biracial” author Thomas Chatterton Williams is a memoir that makes the case for doing away with the racial categorization of human beings. He shares how the USA’s hyperracialized society forced him as a young person to exclusively identify as Black. However, relocating to France; marrying a white French woman; and especially, becoming the father of white-presenting children has now demonstrated to him the myth of race.
Clare XanthosPublished 3 months ago in The SwampWHERE DID THAT COME FROM?
WHERE DID THAT COME FROM? That was quite a storm! (*) / (*) I knew there were more words to be said, but my first one was WOW!
Margaret BrennanPublished 3 months ago in EarthMother executed for killing her children
Our presumptions about human nature and behaviour are completely upended by criminal insanity. Even our most fundamental instincts can be tested by it, as it was late one night in Sherwood, Arkansas. Christina Riggs is putting her two-year-old Shelby and her five-year-old Justin to sleep. However, this heartwarming image is not what it first appears to be—it is a crime that would rock the nation. It was a terrible thought for people to be forced to consider.The role of a mother is to care for and protect her offspring. Given that it was an unnecessary murder, it's likely among the most terrible cases I've ever worked on. Christina, a 26-year-old single mother, is going to accomplish the unimaginable: she is going to kill her own flesh and blood—two innocent children who entrust their mother with their life. Christina's thinking was suddenly disturbed, leading her to violate our strongest taboo.
Lesedi MolutsiPublished 3 months ago in CriminalThe Skydiver Saved by Fire Ants After Plunging 14,500 Feet
There are people such as me who tend to play it safe. I don’t care to meet my maker before absolutely necessary. Then there are people who love living on the edge, running towards the unthinkable and sometimes achieving the impossible. They seek the surge of adrenaline that runs through their bodies when they push it to the brink. What could bring on more of an adrenaline rush than jumping out of a plane at 14,500 feet?
Kassondra O'HaraPublished 3 months ago in History