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What was sex like in the Middle Ages?

In the medieval era, life within four walls became more modest due to the influence of the Catholic Church. In the western world, everything related to sex – except procreation – became a sin. Even thinking about it was forbidden!…

Why do we hiccup?

It is an involuntary contraction of the diaphragm – the muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen, located just below the lung. This muscle, responsible for controlling breathing, is triggered by the so-called phrenic nerve, also related to hiccups.…

Which bird lives the longest?

»> Two bird species share the trophy for the longest-lasting bird on the planet: the royal albatross (Diomedea epomophora) and the wandering or wandering albatross (Diomedea exulans), which survive for more than 40 years free in nature. The main explanation…

What does a voodoo doll look like?

Illustrates Horacio GamaEdition Felipe van Deursen ATTENTION: Hidden images!Use red lens glasses to see them REPORT SUPERNATURAL RITUALS:– Ritual of Necromancy– Jewish golem– Offering to the orixás– Wiccan ceremony– Islamic exorcism– Hindu black magic Religion – voodooEmergence – 17th century,…

How many countries are there currently?

According to the United Nations (UN), there are 193 countries. But there are some absences from this list. The two most famous are Taiwan, whose independence is not recognized by China, and the Vatican, which, despite being outside the UN…

How did the first cinematograph work?

Developed by the French brothers Auguste and Louis Lumière and presented to the public in 1895, the cinematograph was a hand-cranked machine that allowed capturing images, developing the film and then also projecting it onto a screen. It was portable…