Mystical Raven

"Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before." ― Edgar Allan Poe, The Raven

 · 3 min read

 Human-built 5600-year-old underwater bridge found inside cave stuns scientists

Ageology professor from the University of South Florida discovered a 5600-year-old stone bridge in an ancient cave that proves humans were present on the island of Mallorca much earlier than previously believed. This discovery will change everything we thought and knew about early human history in the Western Mediterranean.  The question confounded archaeologists for decades. […]

Mystical Raven

Mystical Raven

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Surprising Uses for Baking Soda You Never Knew Existed!

Baking soda is a household item that is primarily used for baking. However, it has an impressive list of alternative uses that many people may not be aware of. From cleaning surfaces to freshening up your pet’s bed, baking soda is one of the most versatile and affordable household tools. In fact, the numerous unusual […]

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Mystical Raven

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Why Are Dog Brains Getting Bigger? Here’s The Surprising Reason

Modern dog breeds haven’t quite caught up to the wolf when it comes to the size of their brains, but that size discrepancy is shrinking. The modern dog’s brain is growing larger, and it could be thanks to their interactions with humans. A new study, published in the journal Evolution, investigated brain size in both modern and ancient dog […]

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Mystical Raven

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45-year-old ‘fake retiree’ shares the most surprising lessons he learned when he tried to retire early

In June 2012, at 34 years old and after 13 years of working in investment banking, I wanted out. So I decided to negotiate a severance, retire early, and live off passive income through my rental properties, stock dividends and e-book sales. But just one year in, I realized that the life of travel and leisure I thought I wanted wasn’t […]

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Mystical Raven

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The forgotten habit of ‘two sleeps’

For millennia, people slept in two shifts – once in the evening, and once in the morning. But why? And how did the habit disappear? It was around 23:00 on 13 April 1699, in a small village in the north of England. Nine-year-old Jane Rowth blinked her eyes open and squinted out into the moody […]

Mystical Raven

Mystical Raven

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The Earth has been spinning faster lately

Scientists around the world have noted that the Earth has been spinning on its axis faster lately—the fastest ever recorded. Several scientists have spoken to the press about the unusual phenomenon, with some pointing out that this past year saw some of the shortest days ever recorded. For most of the history of mankind, time has been […]

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Mystical Raven

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The medications that change who we are

They’ve been linked to road rage, pathological gambling, and complicated acts of fraud. Some make us less neurotic, and others may even shape our social relationships. It turns out many ordinary medications don’t just affect our bodies – they affect our brains. Why? And should there be warnings on packets? “Patient Five” was in his […]

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Mystical Raven

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Study Turns Up Surprising Way ‘Green’ Cars Pollute More Than Gas-Powered Engines

Remember the complaints about the feasibility of electric vehicles, particularly in terms of limited range? Well, guess what, you climate-denier: You can’t keep hiding behind that excuse! See, now that automakers are fitting bigger batteries into cars, that’ll dramatically increase how far you can go between charges. And with new, fast-charging stations being built with […]

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Mystical Raven