fact or fiction
Is it a fact or is it merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores relationship myths and truths to get your head out of the clouds and back into romantic reality.
Tracing the Roots of Humanity
The world we inhabit today may feel commonplace and unremarkable, as if this is how humans have always existed. However, that is far from the truth. Never before have we lived in a world so intricately designed to cater to our needs, allowing us to overlook our own nature and put survival concerns aside. Food, shelter, and security are, for the most part, taken for granted. Yet, we represent a privileged minority; for over 99.99% of human history, life bore no resemblance to our current experience. There is no singular human narrative. Our tale commenced 6 million years ago when the hominini tribe diverged, severing our ties with apes. Fast forward to 2.8 million years ago, when the first humans, belonging to the homo genus, came into existence.
By Joshua Rogers3 years ago in Humans
The story of Pitcairn Island is a tale of one man living among a community of women
While many people might envision living on a tropical island as a blissful paradise with pristine beaches, palm trees, and warm oceans, the reality can be much less idyllic. Pitcairn Island, with its small population of only 49 people, is a prime example of this. Despite its size of only 4.5 square kilometers, the island has been witness to some of the harshest realities of life in the Pacific Ocean. Founded by mutineers who fled from English justice, the island was later ruled by alcoholics and even experienced a terrible genocide, leaving only one man alive. Over time, the island was governed by a succession of crooks and lunatics, and in 2004 it gained notoriety for having the highest percentage of pedophiles and ex-convicts in the world.
By Bob Oliver3 years ago in Humans
Uncovering the Enigmas of Egypt's Pyramids
Around 2650 BC, workers who were under the rule of Pharaoh Joser were nearing the completion of one of the most significant construction projects in the ancient world: a pyramid located in Sakara, Egypt. While it's unclear which Egyptian pyramid was the first to be built, Joser's is considered to be one of the earliest, standing at a height of 205 feet with a base measuring 358 feet by 397 feet - roughly the size of two football fields side by side. It's a remarkable display of engineering and technology.
By Bob Oliver3 years ago in Humans
Did enormous and frightening creatures once inhabit the Earth, as speculated in the Ancient Aliens theory?
This site, located in ancient Mesopotamia and considered the birthplace of human civilization, contains the ruins of the once-great city of Nineveh. Among the artifacts discovered here are Sumerian Tablets dating as far back as 1800 BC, which tell the tale of King Gilgamesh. This epic poem features Gilgamesh and his companion Enkidu, a wild, hairy man who lives apart from human society. What makes the Epic of Gilgamesh so intriguing is that it portrays Enkidu as a giant and suggests that he may have had extraterrestrial origins, according to ancient Sumerian texts. Enkidu is described as a hairy, monster-like creature with immense strength, akin to Bigfoot or Sasquatch. The Sumerian texts claim that Enkidu was created by the gods as a new being, genetically marked to serve as their slave. This raises the question: is it possible, as some ancient astronaut theorists propose, that the Epic of Gilgamesh describes a hominid created by extraterrestrial beings? The Sumerian texts also mention ancient sky gods known as the Anunnaki who visited Earth.
By Bob Oliver3 years ago in Humans
The Consequences of Fear
Fear is a fundamental human emotion that can be triggered by various stimuli, both real and imagined. It has been essential for our survival as a species, helping us to avoid danger and stay alive. However, fear can also be overwhelming and debilitating, preventing us from living life to the fullest.
By Matthew Adebayo3 years ago in Humans
