Categoría Oddities

Is it true that Moses parted the Red Sea?

– (playback/playback) The episode is in the Bible – more precisely in Exodus, an Old Testament book. But most historians and archaeologists doubt this story. According to the biblical account, the Egyptians, after facing several plagues sent by God, agree…

How does a DJ pickup work?

The basic equipment of a disc jockey, better known as a DJ, consists of two turntables and a mixer – a device that allows two songs to play synchronized. The DJ’s job is to mix the sounds of the songs…

Are there real superheroes?

»> Yes. They exist and, even without having superpowers, they fight crime, defend the environment and help the weakest. The American Amazonia and the British Captain Ozone are among the more than 300 vigilantes who work in 13 countries, according…

How does a hydroelectric plant work?

(/) The basic principle is to use the force of a waterfall to generate electricity. These plants have huge turbines, similar to giant weather vanes, which rotate driven by water pressure from a dammed river. When turning, the turbines drive…

How is a cockfight performed?

Although it has been banned in Brazil since 1998, the practice continues underground. All you need is a fighting breed of roosters, the ring (a kind of ring), the judge and the punters. The tradition is old: the first records,…