Man cannot discover new oceans unless he dares to lose sight of the shore. Andre Gide
Located in northern Norway, near Tromso, Sommaroy Island has become a global hot topic with an unusual request from its residents who want to escape the pressure of time. On this island, where even the nights are bright, the locals want to completely abandon the concept of clocks, which they see as a stress and …
Genghis Khan was a military leader and statesman who left a great mark on history by founding the Mongol Empire in the 13th century. The Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue, located in the Tsonjin-Boldog region east of Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, was built to honor his great legacy. With a height of 40 meters world’s …
Desert rose stone is a unique crystal that usually forms in deserts or sandy areas and resembles a real rose flower. These stones, formed on selenite or gypsum minerals, are formed by accumulating around sand grains and are usually notable for their white or transparent colors. Desert rose stones, which resemble the appearance of a …
The Zigana Tunnel is an engineering marvel built in the harsh geography of the Northern Anatolian Mountains in the Black Sea Region of Turkey. This twin-tube road tunnel, which stretches between the provinces of Trabzon and Gümüşhane, is the longest in the country and the longest in Europe with a length of 14,476 meters. During …
One of the most controversial figures in Iraq’s history, Saddam Hussein attracted attention not only for his military and political aspects, but also for his symbolic actions. In the late 1990s, especially on his 60th birthday, the Quran he had written with his own blood became an indication of how much Saddam’s power had become …
There is a question that comes to our minds while enjoying the sea and pool in the summer months: Is peeing in the sea or pool really harmful? What does scientific data say about this? In this article, we will discuss the potential health effects of peeing in both pools and the sea. We will …
Did you know that when you eat a fig, you are actually consuming a flower and a bee? The process of fig formation is quite interesting! Fig trees, unlike many other plants, do not bloom and are not pollinated by the wind. So how do these trees bear fruit? The flowers of figs are hidden …
When the monkeypox virus spread rapidly in Africa, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a state of emergency. This situation, announced as a last-minute development by international agencies, caused many people to search for questions such as “What is the monkeypox virus, how is it transmitted, what are its symptoms?” on search engines. WHOdeclared a …
Civilizations from all over the ancient world, despite developing in different time periods and geographies, used surprisingly similar symbols. The most mysterious of these is the handbag, which appears in depictions of gods in Sumer, America, and Göbekli Tepe. Thousands of miles away, these ancient cultures depicted their gods holding a mysterious bag. Does this …
The Lake Van Monster has been a legend that has attracted the attention of locals and visitors for years. The origins of this legend are not limited to modern times, but go back deep into the past. The reliefs on the walls of Akdamar Church and the news in Ottoman-era newspapers make the story of …
The Karbala incident, in which the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) Hz. Hussein and 72 of his companions were martyred, is known as a tragedy remembered in the Islamic world for many years. This incident took place on 10 Muharram 61 according to the Islamic calendar (10 October 680 according to the Gregorian calendar) …
Larung Gar is the site of the world’s largest Buddhist academy, the Serthar Buddhist Institute, located in the Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China. Founded in 1980 by the famous Tibetan Lama Jigme Phuntsok, the institute is an important centre for the teaching and practice of Tibetan Buddhism and other Buddhist traditions. Larung Gar …
It has been revealed that the Bulgarian prophet Baba Vanga, known as the “Nostradamus of the Balkans,” saw the year 2025 as the beginning of the end. According to the prophecies of Baba Vanga, who died in 1996, the year 2025 will be the beginning of the apocalypse. The year 2025 will begin with a …
Lady Dai has gone down in history as a mysterious figure in China for 2000 years. The secret of this ancient mummy, whose blood still flows through her veins even after her death, and whose hair and eyelashes are perfectly preserved, continues to surprise scientists. Found deep in her tomb and meticulously prepared to reduce …
Horseshoe crabs are known as living fossils that have survived in the depths of the seas for millions of years. However, these ancient creatures are not only remarkable for their evolutionary history, but also for their blue blood. This blue blood, which has a revolutionary role in the pharmaceutical industry, has unique properties that detect …
Girnavaz Mound, located in the Nusaybin district of Mardin, attracts attention not only with its archaeological importance but also with its mystical legends. Also known as the “Cin Hill” among the public, this mound is considered to be the place where Muslim jinns live and where the tomb of their leader Mir Osman is located. …
Pınargözü Cave is one of the most fascinating natural formations in Turkey. It is located 18 kilometers west of the Yenişarbademli district of Isparta province. Although it is considered the longest cave in Turkey, it has not yet been fully explored. There is no definite information about the length of the explored section. The entrance …
The Roswell Incident is a mysterious event that has attracted the attention of UFO enthusiasts and science fiction enthusiasts worldwide. This event, which allegedly took place near Roswell, New Mexico, USA in 1947, has been the focus of many speculations and conspiracy theories. Albert Einstein It has been alleged that a famous scientist like him …
The Arab Revolt began in June 1916 during World War I. It was an armed rebellion launched by Sharif Hussein bin Ali to establish an independent and unified Arab state encompassing Aden in Yemen and Aleppo in Syria. The event is also known as the Arab Revolt or the Arab Betrayal. Sharif HusseinIn June 1916, …
While many museums around the world display works of art or historical artifacts, some offer visitors a completely different experience. From psychiatric museums with traces of electroshock therapy to wax statues modeled after the heads of those executed by guillotine during the French Revolution, these museums present visitors with painful events and extraordinary collections from …
