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Dead Sea not Deadly at All
The Dead Sea, by name alone, doesn't seem to be a place where you would want to spend any leisure time. Located near Amman, Jordan, the surface of the Dead Sea is over 1,300 feet below sea level. The very bottom of the sea, is over 2,300 feet below sea level, making it the lowest body of water on earth and the lowest point on earth. It is also the world's richest source of natural[...]
One Step Closer to Discovering the Fountain of Youth
Who wants to live forever? This question has been answered by an inconspicuous water creature who potentially does live forever. The Turritopsis nutricula (Immortal Jellyfish, to us) never dies naturally. It can do this because it can alter the state of a cell, transforming it into another cell[...]
Voodoo Superstitions
Many superstitions have often found their roots coming from the rites, charms and rituals of Voodooism. While many have feared it as a Pagan practice, there was a time when men and women of considerable wealth and status would seek the guidance of a Mambo or Houngan priest.Below are some of examples of superstitions held by voodooists:* It is considered bad luck for the remainder of the[...]
New Orleans Voodoo
Reflecting the duality of the rattlesnake, in which its poison is toxic but also integral in order to cure the ailments it inflicts, Voodoo or Vodoun, has long found its roots in the trauma of other people.The art of Voodoo, which encompasses culture, heritage, philosophy, art, dance, language, medicine, music, justice, storytelling and ritual; is seen as a way of looking at and dealing[...]
Devil's Tower, New Jersey
The Devil's Tower is located in the small town of Alpine, New Jersey. An eerie public monument surrounded by a roundabout which leads to a wealthy subdivision, the tower has a very interesting back story.The tower was built by a businessman named Manuel Rionda in the early 1900s. The tower was originally a gift for his wife, built tall enough for her to see across the Hudson River to[...]
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