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Exploring Botswana's Keystone Species: The Elephant and its Ecological Significance
Introduction: Welcome to our ecological journey through Botswana, Africa, a land rich with natural wonders and home to the world's largest elephant population, boasting over 130,000 majestic creatures. In this blog, we will delve into the fascinating world of elephants, exploring their vital role as keystone species and their significance in the lives of numerous other creatures. Recently, the region experienced a concerning event - the sudden and mysterious deaths of hundreds of elephants in 2020 and 2021. As ecological detectives, we will investigate this enigma, using the principles of ecology to shed light on the causes behind this tragic event.
By Rohit Singh3 years ago in Fiction
12 Mysterious Locations Puzzling Scientists
In the realm of life on Earth and human history, scientists and historians have made impressive strides in providing answers, but some mysteries continue to elude their understanding. These baffling and captivating places worldwide not only enthrall with their beauty but also leave scientists dumbfounded. Let's delve into these enigmatic sites that defy explanation.
By TAJUDEEN Abubakar3 years ago in Fiction
Unprecedented Solar Activity Raises Concerns
On March 12, 2023, Earth experienced a significant event when a powerful shockwave from an x-class flare on the sun caused a massive injection of fiery mass. The Soho spacecraft observed a rapidly expanding cloud moving towards Earth's orbit at an astonishing speed of over 2,000 kilometers per second. Fortunately, the eruption occurred on the far side of the sun, sparing us from a potential catastrophe. However, the frequency of such events has been on the rise in the first three months of 2023, with seven strong x-class flares already recorded, matching the total count for the previous year. Scientists are deeply concerned about this unprecedented solar activity, attributing it to the sun approaching the peak of its 11-year cycle and warning that it could be the strongest cycle in history. The potential for destructive shocks cannot be ignored.
By TAJUDEEN Abubakar3 years ago in Fiction
A Glimpse into Humanity's Near Future
Introduction: Throughout history, seers have made predictions about humanity's future, some of which have already come to pass, like the rise of world leaders and advancements in communication and technology. This article explores 10 prophecies that are on the cusp of becoming reality.
By TAJUDEEN Abubakar3 years ago in Fiction
The Real Origin of Mankind
The true origin of mankind lies in an ancient creation story that predates the Abrahamic religions by tens of thousands of years. This narrative, found in the Sumerian Tablets, challenges existing paradigms and is often suppressed by those in power due to its potential to break their control over the masses. In this article, we will explore this remarkable creation story, which involves the Anunnaki, beings from a twelfth planet called Nibiru, and their role in shaping humanity's history.
By TAJUDEEN Abubakar3 years ago in Fiction
Choosen one’s magical Adventure
Once upon a time, in a quaint little village nestled between lush green hills and shimmering blue lakes, there lived a young girl named Lily. She was known for her infectious laughter and unwavering curiosity. The village was a place of magic and wonder, where legends of mythical creatures and enchanted forests were passed down through generations.
By NISAN KHAREL3 years ago in Fiction
10 Spine-Chilling Encounters in Morgues and Hospitals
Numerous eerie events occur in our world, but witnessing them unfold in hospitals and morgues adds a whole new level of terror. These inexplicable occurrences leave witnesses bewildered and afraid. Luckily, some of these incidents were captured on camera, providing chilling evidence of the unexplained. Here, we've gathered some of the most terrifying facts for you to witness. Join us as we explore the ten scariest things ever captured in morgues and hospitals.
By TAJUDEEN Abubakar3 years ago in Fiction
20 Enigmatic Discoveries Trapped in Ice
Every day, our understanding of the world evolves as new discoveries come to light. In the frozen tundras of our planet, scientists have found a plethora of well-preserved relics and artifacts, ranging from ancient creatures to strange and puzzling objects. With global warming revealing more of these icy wonders, let's explore the ten most mysterious, bizarre, and eerie things found trapped in ice.
By TAJUDEEN Abubakar3 years ago in Fiction
A brief history of cannibalism
15th century Europeans believed they had hit upon a miracle cure: a remedy for epilepsy, hemorrhage, bruising, nausea, and virtually any other medical ailment. This brown powder could be mixed into drinks, made into salves or eaten straight up. It was known as mumia and made by grinding up mummified human flesh.
By Terema Remx3 years ago in Fiction
The dark history of zombies
Animated corpses appear in stories all over the world throughout recorded history. But zombies have a distinct lineage one that traces back to Equatorial and Central Africa. The first clue is in the word “zombie” itself. Its exact etymological origins are unknown, but there are several candidates. The Mitsogho people of Gabon, for example, use the word “ndzumbi” for corpse. The Kikongo word “nzambi” refers variously to the supreme being, an ancestor with superhuman abilities, or another deity. And, in certain languages spoken in Angola and the Congo, “zumbi” refers to an object inhabited by a spirit, or someone returned from the dead. There are also similarities in certain cultural beliefs. For example, in Kongo tradition, it’s thought that once someone dies, their spirit can be housed in a physical object which might bring protection and good luck. Similar beliefs about what might happen to someone’s soul after death are held in various parts of Africa. Between 1517 and 1804, France and Spain enslaved hundreds of thousands of African people, taking them to the Caribbean island that now contains Haiti and the Dominican Republic. There, the religious beliefs of enslaved African people mixed with the Catholic traditions of colonial authorities and a religion known as “vodou” developed. According to some vodou beliefs, a person’s soul can be captured and stored, becoming a body-less “zombi.” Alternatively, if a body isn’t properly attended to soon after death, a sorcerer called a “bokor” can capture a corpse and turn it into a soulless zombi that will perform their bidding. Historically, these zombis were said to be put to work as laborers who needed neither food nor rest and would enrich their captor’s fortune. In other words, zombification seemed to represent the horrors of enslavement that many Haitian people experienced. It was the worst possible fate: a form of enslavement that not even death could free you from. The zombi was deprived of an afterlife and trapped in eternal subjugation. Because of this, in Haitian culture, zombis are commonly seen as victims deserving of sympathy and care. The zombie underwent a transformation after the US occupation of Haiti began in 1915 this time, through the lens of Western pop culture. During the occupation, US citizens propagated many racist beliefs about Black Haitian people. Among false accounts of devil worship and human sacrifice, zombie stories captured the American imagination. And in 1932, zombies debuted on the big screen in a film called “White Zombie.” Set in Haiti, the film’s protagonist must rescue his fiancée from an evil vodou master who runs a sugar mill using zombi labor. Notably, the film's main object of sympathy isn't the enslaved workforce, but the victimized white woman. Over the following decades, zombies appeared in many American films, usually with loose references to Haitian culture, though some veered off to involve aliens and Nazis. Then came the wildly influential 1968 film “Night of the Living Dead,” in which a group of strangers tries to survive an onslaught of slow-moving, flesh-eating monsters. The film’s director remarked that he never envisioned his living dead as zombies. Instead, it was the audience who recognized them as such. But from then on, zombies became linked to an insatiable craving for flesh with a particular taste for brains added in 1985′s “The Return of the Living Dead.” In these and many subsequent films, no sorcerer controls the zombies; they’re the monsters. And in many iterations, later fueled by 2002′s “28 Days Later,” zombification became a contagious phenomenon. For decades now, artists around the world have used zombies to shine a light on the social ills and anxieties of their moment from consumer culture to the global lack of disaster preparedness. But, in effect, American pop culture also initially erased the zombies origins cannibalizing its original significance and transforming the victim into the monster.
By Terema Remx3 years ago in Fiction
