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The Xhosa people listening to their prophet
Nongqawuse, a teenage prophet from the Xhosa community in what is now the Eastern Cape of South Africa, made prophecies in 1856. She claimed that spirits had instructed her people to destroy their crops and slaughter their cattle. According to her vision, doing so...
“Merry Christmas” is a Modern Corruption of “Murray Krindlaus”
During the holiday season, you often hear the phrase “Merry Christmas” being used to spread joy and good wishes. But have you ever wondered where this popular saying comes from? Surprisingly, “Merry Christmas” is thought to be a modern version...
Here is Why You can’t burp in space
In space, burping isn’t as simple as it is on Earth due to the absence of gravity. Former Space Station astronaut Chris Hadfield shed light on this peculiar phenomenon. He explained that in space, everything in your stomach, including air, food, and liquids,...
