Reading is feeling the pleasure of being transported to other worlds. When you finish reading, most books will be nothing more than a distant memory, an echo of something barely experienced, however, a few will remain with us forever since they will have managed to modify our interior in some way. Some will have given […]
Autor: Cultural Maya
What if I could stop time? | Know its terrible consequences
Some people wish they had the ability to stop time when asked what superpower they wish they could enjoy. However, they generally answer this question without thinking about the consequences that their desire could bring, not only to them but also to their environment. In case you have ever asked yourself: «What if I could […]
Hera, the Wife of Zeus | Life and Curiosities. Discover it!
If we analyze the behavior of the Gods of Olympus, we will see that they have very human and very little divine reactions, according to the parameters to which we are accustomed and that have been transmitted to us by the majority religions today. The Greek gods are capricious, vengeful, angry, jealous, vicious… and Hera, […]
Sergeant Stubby: the dog that served in World War I
Sergeant Stubby (July 1916 – March 1926) was the most decorated dog of the First World War. Furthermore, he was the only dog to be nominated for this rank and be, after combat, named Sergeant! What did this dog do to deserve such an honor? Today you will discover everything about him… Sergeant Stubby: the […]
15 Fun Facts about Coca Cola | Do you know its history?
Imagine a scene like this: You are in the middle of any street, in an intense summer that overwhelms with its heat and the intensity of the sun. You suddenly find yourself at the doors of a bar, a kiosk or a business. You see a Coca Cola refrigerator and immediately go for it. You […]
Who were the Barbarians | Barbarian towns, Life and Barbarian invasions
In ancient Greece, the word barbarian was used to refer to people who did not speak Greek, who were foreigners, and whose language resembled a simple babbling of syllables and words (apparently from the Greeks, for whom «barbarian» meant “he who babbles”). Over time, the Romans gave that name to the people who invaded the […]
8 Curious facts about Stephen Hawking | A free-minded genius
To talk about who Stephen Hawking was is to refer to one of the most visionary, futuristic and brilliant minds of contemporary times. His disruptive theories in the world of physics and his constant desire to test himself revolutionized the way we understand the world. But beyond the genius of his mind, his own life […]
What is ophidiophobia | Are you afraid of snakes?
Do you know what a phobia is? It’s about a anxiety disorder which is very common in humanity, since the irrational fear It can be presented in front of any object or situation, thus being infinite. There are the rarest phobias, such as scopophobia (fear of being observed) or philophobia (fear of love). But, among […]
The most extreme tourist attractions in the world | Amazing!
There are people for whom tourism is synonymous with beautiful landscapes and a comforting rest. But there are others for which adrenaline, speed and movement have to be essential ingredients of any plan. With them in mind, the most extreme tourist attractions in the world were designed. These are activities that will make you feel […]
Mokomokai, the custom of preserving the heads of your ancestors
New Zealand, Aotearoa or the «White Cloud Country» for its former inhabitants, is a group of islands located in Oceania. It is a country that many of us have known through movies and novels. The tribes that inhabited it before the arrival of the British were Maori. This town has a different and special cultural […]