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Volcano
In February of 1942, a Mexican farmer named Dionisio Pulido thought he heard thunder coming from his cornfield. However, the sound wasn’t coming from the sky, the source was a large, smoking crack that was emitting gas and ejecting rocks. This fissure would eventually become known as the Paricutin volcano, and over the next nine years, its lava and ash would cover over 200 square kilometers.
Boboie LimenPublished 5 months ago in EarthDiscover Nature's Wonders
Morning Glory clouds, a rare meteorological phenomenon, are uniquely predictable at the Gulf of Carpentaria—the sole location in the world where their occurrence can be anticipated regularly. These distinctive clouds manifest as bands of roll clouds, gracefully moving at a speed of 10 to 20 meters per second, positioned just 100 to 200 meters above the earth's surface. Morning Glory clouds may appear as singular formations or as a series of 10 consecutive roll clouds.
Exploring the Unseen: Tales of Abandoned Places and Their Dark Secrets
--- There's an inexplicable allure to abandoned buildings and structures in a state of disrepair – a fascination that draws us in, tempting us to explore their depths and unravel the mysteries left behind by previous occupants. While some abandoned places offer a thrilling adventure into the past, others conceal secrets so dark that they were left untouched for a reason. From neglected sanatoriums with sinister secrets to churches concealing forgotten truths beneath their floorboards, here are the true stories and incredible secrets of places abandoned and forgotten by the world, waiting to be remembered.
The Philippine History
The history of what is today the Philippines started with the arrival of its first humans. It is believed that they used rafts or boats around 60,000 years ago, with groups of diverse people settling in the archipelago. Some of these groups started to develop and expand into bigger settlements, and in the next thousands of years, they evolved into what some scholars believe to be considered early states. Austronesians and, afterwards, speakers of the Malayo-Polynesian languages began to arrive in successive waves beginning about 4000 BC. According to the existing evidence, a jade culture existed on these lands starting with the Neolithic era. By 1000 BC, it is believed that the inhabitants of the archipelago had developed into four distinct kinds of people: tribal groups, warrior societies, the petsy plutocracy, and the harbor civilizations.
Boboie LimenPublished 5 months ago in HistoryThe Sun's Dark Side:
Alex was an astronomer who had a passion for studying the sun. He had spent years observing and analyzing the solar activity, hoping to find clues about its origin and evolution. He was especially intrigued by the possibility that the sun had a twin star, a dark companion that lurked somewhere in the outer reaches of the solar system.
Boboie LimenPublished 5 months ago in EarthLiving History
Ben Essex “Eripuit Coelo fulmen, mox Sceptra Tyrannis.” (“He seized the lightning from Heaven and the sceptre from Tyrants.”)
The Black Dahlia Murder (1947)
Introduction: In the pantheon of unsolved mysteries and gruesome crimes, the Black Dahlia Murder stands as a chilling testament to the dark underbelly of Hollywood in the late 1940s. The victim, Elizabeth Short, was a young and aspiring actress whose life came to a tragic and brutal end, leaving a trail of speculation, intrigue, and unanswered questions. As we delve into the depths of this haunting mystery, we unravel the events surrounding the Black Dahlia Murder and explore the enduring enigma that continues to captivate the imagination of true crime enthusiasts.
Ikenna Ike- American football now and then.
American football is a sport that has evolved over time, with different rules, formations, and strategies being developed and adapted by coaches and players. In this text, I will explore some of the tactics and strategies used in old or antique American football, focusing on the period from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century.
Ikenna IkePublished 5 months ago in History