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Conspiracy Theories Were Born Sooner Than You Thought

13 February, 2020
A The history of conspiracy is ancient. The moment when the “conspiracy theories” became an explicit and conscious political method to justify political actions was the French Revolution (1789) and the following years. It was the so-called period of Terror.…

Simple DIY Projects to Perfume Your Home in a Natural Way

12 February, 2020
Having a scented home can help you create a unique atmosphere. However, you don’t have to resort to industrial environment perfumers, which often contain chemicals that are both polluting and harmful to health. Fortunately, it is possible to perfume your…

Is my smart speaker spying on me?

People have grown increasingly comfortable with technology all around them. Smart speakers are now commonplace in millions of homes – are they spying on us?

How This Peruvian People Avoided the War by Drinking Beer

12 February, 2020
A border town of the pre-Incan Huari empire woven diplomatic relations with neighboring peoples by organizing festivals based on chicha, a fermented beverage made from local berries. Alcohol production could continue unaltered during periods of drought and economic crisis.

3 Toxic Substances That You Can Find Inside Your House

11 February, 2020
Every day we use products that are dangerous to our health at home, perhaps without knowing it. Among the most toxic substances to which we are exposed on a daily basis are certainly chemical detergents, ammonia and pesticides. The greatest…

What Kind of Fossils Will We Humans Leave Behind?

10 February, 2020
We are all going to die, and that is for sure. But who will remember us, and how? We are not talking about our children and grandchildren, but something more long-term. What fossils will we leave on Earth as a…

Online Shopping? Then Pay Attention to These Dangerous Items

10 February, 2020
Shopping online is convenient. In fact, it allows you to shop without moving from home, avoiding trips around the city and crowded shops. Moreover, you can often find great deals online. However, we must pay attention to what we buy,…

‘They Never Said That’: 4 Wrong Quotes from Famous People

8 February, 2020
The web often attributes aphorisms or smart jokes to certain personalities – whether they are celebrities or scientists. However, are they really the authors of these sentences? For example, are you sure Woody Allen really said “God is dead. Marx…

A brief history of bitcoin: the currency of the future?

7 February, 2020
To some, Bitcoin is nothing but a Ponzi scheme. To others, it’s a tool to revolutionize the economic system. The history of bitcoin has been rocky since its conception and its value as a currency is still up for debate.…

Reuse Soap Leftovers Thanks to These 4 Original Ideas

6 February, 2020
In the shower, on the edge of the bathtub, near the sink, in the kitchen. Soap leftovers accumulate everywhere in our homes and we often don’t know what to do with them. Why throw them away? We can instead use them…

When Did Slavery Start in America? An Historical Reconstruction

6 February, 2020
The first Africans who arrived by sea in the future United States were not slaves, but contract servants: that landing, however, laid the foundations of the American slave society. In fact, once the masters understood that it was more advantageous…

What Are the Foods with the Highest Environmental Impacts?

5 February, 2020
Our food choices are one of the most effective ways of supporting the environment. But what are the foods with the highest environmental impacts? Generally speaking, if we buy organic and local food, we are already helping the planet. However,…

Here Are Some Facts You May Not Know about the World Population

4 February, 2020
The People Reference Boureau (PRB) estimated that 108 billion people had lived on Earth by 2011. So the people currently living would be “only” 6.8% of all humanity. What other curiosities are there about the world population? Let’s find out…

How Lavender Essential Oils May Be a Great Ally for Your Body

4 February, 2020
From medicine to cosmetics to modern aromatherapy. Over the centuries, people have always exploited the healthy potential of lavender essential oil. This plant, in fact, does not irritate the skin and has a great calming and relaxing power. It is…

5 Ancient Civilizations That Have Mysteriously Disappeared

3 February, 2020
Annihilated by hunger, conquered by enemies, wiped out by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Much more often, in reality, they have vanished without a clue. We are talking about some great ancient civilizations, which we know existed but we do not…

Do Not Throw Corks Away – Recycle Them Creatively

3 February, 2020
Cork is a natural and biodegradable material, which is suitable for many uses, so it is a shame to throw it away. In fact, a little glue and a few corks are enough to create beautiful and useful objects for…

5 Reasons Why Readings Books Makes Us Better People

2 February, 2020
We have known since we were children that readings books is important. It teaches us to write well, opens our minds, enriches our culture. But there is much more than that. In fact, it also allows us to develop empathy and…