Amina Afta
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Bermuda Triangle
The disappearance of Flight 19 occurred on December 5, 1945.The disappearance of Flight 19 remains a mystery to this day. On December 5, 1945, the five torpedo bomber planes comprising Flight 19 took off on a routine training mission from the Naval Air Station in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The flight was led by experienced flight instructor Lieutenant Charles Taylor. However, during the mission, something went terribly wrong. Communication with Flight 19 was lost, and despite extensive search efforts, neither the planes nor the 14 crew members were ever found.
By Amina Afta about a year ago in Fiction
The Attack of Terrorist
The tragic events of September 11, 2001, commonly referred to as 9/11, left an indelible mark on New York City and the entire nation. The devastation caused by the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center not only altered the physical landscape of the city but also profoundly impacted the lives of countless individuals. The sight of the Twin Towers collapsing, the heroic efforts of first responders, and the overwhelming loss of life created a collective sense of shock and grief that reverberated across the country.
By Amina Afta about a year ago in History
What if Antartice melted?
If all the ice in Antarctica melted all of a sudden, it would be a total disaster on a massive scale. Antarctica has so much ice that if it all melted, the sea levels would go through the roof. The Western Antarctic Ice Sheet by itself could make the sea levels rise by about 10.5 feet, and the Eastern Antarctic Ice Sheet could push it up by a crazy 197 feet. Imagine if both of them melted at once, we could be looking at a sea level rise of around 210 feet. That's like a gigantic wall of water flooding everything in its path.
By Amina Afta about a year ago in Earth
Why were ancient Egyptians obsessed with cats?
The ancient Egyptians' deep admiration for cats is well-documented in various historical texts. Notably, economic records highlight the existence of expansive enclosures adjacent to cat temples, serving as breeding grounds for these feline creatures - commonly referred to as catteries. The precise intentions behind the intricate care and breeding of cats in these designated areas remain a captivating enigma that continues to pique curiosity and spark scholarly debate.
By Amina Afta about a year ago in History
