»> The origin of the terrestrial mile – a measurement system still in use in England and the United States – is the mille passus, a unit of length used by the Roman army that corresponded to 1,000 steps taken…
Basically, it’s nothing more than a telephone connected to a radio similar to the old walkie-talkies – only much more sophisticated. The difference is that, if they worked exactly the same as walkie-talkies, they would need a frequency band for…
– () Bad possibility for anyone who is a fan of Nutella: in May, the The European Food Standards Authority, the European body that regulates food, has warned that palm oil (known here as dendê oil) used as an ingredient…
In the ritual, the priest prays and throws holy water over the possessed person. This if we consider the ceremony of the Catholic Church, more discreet. In evangelical churches, the exorcism takes place in front of the public and the…
reader question Kaique Rossoni, Colatina, ES Photograph Bruna Sanches Probably from an excerpt from the Bible. More precisely, verse 19 of chapter 3 of the book of Genesis, where it is written: “In the sweat of your face you shall…
Illustrates: Werllen Holanda Because it is a phase of physical, psychological and social changes. This stage exactly marks the transition from childhood to adulthood – according to the World Health Organization, adolescence begins at 10 and ends at 20. During…
»> The belief that some animals commit suicide is classic. Many people think that scorpions, when cornered by fire, sting themselves to shorten the suffering and end their lives. Others think that lemmings throw themselves into the sea in a…
WowThere are controversies as to the origin of this typical caipira dialect, widely spoken in Minas Gerais and Goiás. For the philologist Amadeu Amaral (1875-1929), this expression, which indicates surprise or doubt, would have arisen from the change of the…
He was a great British adventurer of the early 20th century, a mix of archaeologist, military strategist and writer. His life was so eventful that it ended up becoming a highly successful film in the 60s. Thomas Edward Lawrence, or…
ALEISTER CROWLEY Meet the Briton adored by rockers like John Lennon, Ozzy, Jimmy Page and Raul Seixas cradle of gold Aleister Crowley was born in Warwickshire, England, in 1875, into a wealthy family. Very Christian, the father, who died in…