Historical
Breathing Life
In the annals of space exploration, intriguing discoveries have sparked a question that has captured the imagination of scientists and enthusiasts alike: could there be life beyond Earth within our very own solar system? This curiosity was kindled when, on September 28, 1969, a brilliant fireball streaked across Australia's skies, and a peculiar 100-kilogram meteorite was discovered near Murchison, Australia. Witnesses noticed an unusual tar-like odor emanating from the meteorite, and laboratory tests later revealed that it contained organic matter and dozens of amino acids, the building blocks of life on Earth. Microscopic examination of the meteorite revealed structures resembling the remains of ancient bacteria. Even more astonishing was the radiocarbon analysis, which dated the living meteorite to be between five to seven billion years old, predating the formation of our solar system. This remarkable discovery led American planetary scientist Lindy Elkins-Tanton to propose a revolutionary theory: what if life originated not on Earth, but on planetary embryos in the protoplanetary disk? If this theory holds true, then the possibility of extraterrestrial life existing within our solar system becomes a tantalizing prospect.
By TAJUDEEN Abubakar3 years ago in Fiction
Legacy of Love
In the quiet little town of Willowbrook, a young woman named Emily lived a simple life. She was known for her genuine kindness and a heart that was always ready to lend a helping hand. However, behind her warm smile, Emily carried a burden—a past filled with unspoken pain and lost dreams.
By Onah Patrick3 years ago in Fiction
The Symphony of Forgotten Stars
In the distant future, humanity had long colonized distant galaxies, and among the stars, they discovered an enigmatic planet known as Melodoria. This celestial body was unlike any other, for it emitted a harmonious melody that seemed to resonate throughout the universe. Legend spoke of a magical artifact hidden deep within Melodoria's heart that could harness the power of this ethereal symphony to grant unimaginable wishes.
By Shelby Felices3 years ago in Fiction
Ocean Odyssey
In the middle of the Pacific, hundreds of miles from civilization, lies an old, battered ship. It belonged to John, a weather-stricken man in his late 40s, embarking on a solo sailing adventure. He was accompanied by his loyal dog, Scout, a sturdy Labrador Retriever. John had always dreamed of sailing the open sea, but with Scout by his side, that dream felt more like a purpose than a mere desire.
By Nasean Brown3 years ago in Fiction
Myth of Illusions
What is History Say About Ilusions One of the most famous allegories in Western philosophy comes from Plato's "Republic." In this allegory, Plato describes a group of prisoners chained inside a cave, facing a wall. They can only see the shadows of objects cast on the wall by a fire behind them. The prisoners mistake these shadows for reality. When one prisoner is freed and ventures out of the cave, he experiences the true world and realizes that the shadows were mere illusions. The allegory explores the idea that our perceptions of reality can be limited or distorted, and true knowledge requires a deeper understanding.
By the author 3 years ago in Fiction
Nails of the Mermammals: A Tail of Origins and Transformations
I counted the days by how much my child's fingernails grew. Half an inch measured two days. One inch measured four days. I knew it would be one week if they became long enough to trim. I taught them this same technique for telling time and space. They had many questions, each of them answered repeatedly and always enthusiastically. I always enjoyed telling them our family's fingernail origin story and why our manicure rituals were so important to us.
By Stephanie Bojanek 3 years ago in Fiction
The Frog Prince
We all know the story about how a frog turns into a prince, don’t we? No? Ok, here's the story for those who forgot: A princess accidentally loses her golden ball in a pond. A friendly frog offers to retrieve it for her, but in return, he asks to become her companion. The princess agrees without intending to keep her promise. However, when the frog reminds her at the palace, she reluctantly fulfills her word. To her surprise, the frog transforms into a handsome prince, revealing that he had been cursed. His curse could only be broken by someone showing him kindness and keeping their promise. Grateful to the princess for her compassion, they fall in love, and the prince is freed from the curse. The story highlights the importance of keeping one's word and demonstrating kindness to others.
By Spencer Hawken3 years ago in Fiction
