Scientific evidence for giants is discussed in several papers. One paper explores the myth of giants as first inhabitants of countries and how it originated from the discovery of large vertebrate bones, initially interpreted as the remains of giant humans Another paper examines the case of extremely tall individuals throughout history and identifies pituitary tumors as the likely… Read More »
New podcasts pop up daily. It’s difficult to wade through the noise and find the nuggets to move the needle in your life and business. These lifelong learners and advisors in The Oracles share the most informative podcast episodes they’ve ever heard. 1. ‘Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History,’ Episode 50: Blueprint For Armageddon This episode sheds a great deal of light on… Read More »
Qurʾān, (Arabic: “Recitation”) the sacred scripture of Islam. According to conventional Islamic belief, the Qurʾān was revealed by the angel Gabriel to the Prophet Muhammad in the West Arabian towns Mecca and Medina beginning in 610 and ending with Muhammad’s death in 632 CE. The word qurʾān, which occurs already within the Islamic scripture itself (e.g., 9:111 and 75:17–18), is derived from the verb qaraʾa—“to read,” “to recite”—but there is probably also some connection… Read More »
With a revolutionary format that inspires come-as-you-are creativity, TikTok is changing the way that women portray themselves online. Women are building new communities and finding opportunities for self-expression on our platform—and brands are discovering new ways to reach this powerful global audience. TikTok’s unique ad solutions and creative tools make it easy for brands to engage with female… Read More »
Imagine yourself waiting in front of a public bathroom, only to find the door closed with a person inside, talking over the phone in a loud voice and least bothered about people waiting outside. You might have witnessed office bathrooms being changed into spaces for heated business discussions making the place seem drowned in hapless confusion. Public and… Read More »
On the afternoon of November 30, 1954, Ann Hodges laid down on her couch in Sylacauga to take a nap. She woke up that afternoon to a loud noise and a sharp pain in her upper thigh. While Hodges was sleeping, an 8.5-pound space rock fell through her roof, bounced off a radio and collided into her thigh… Read More »
A review of Peter Wohlleben, The Hidden Life of Trees: What they Feel, How they Communicate—Discoveries from a Secret World, trans. Jane Billinghurst. Foreword by Tim Flannery. Greystone Books, Vancouver and Berkeley, 2016. In 2015, Peter Wohlleben, a German forester, published a popular book on the “hidden life of trees.” The English version, titled The Hidden Life of Trees: What… Read More »
Republic of Peru is the 3rd largest country in South America, located in its central and western part, on the coast of the Pacific Ocean. Peru borders with Ecuador and Colombia to the north, with Chile to the south and with Brazil and Bolivia to the east, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. The area of the… Read More »
The eminent figures in Islamic scholarship have shaped the Islamic landscape in Pakistan. From powerful sermons and extensive contributions to religious education, each scholar has left a mark on Islamic discourse. This article is a journey through the lives and contributions of these scholars who have influenced the understanding of Islam in Pakistan and beyond. 10 Islamic Scholars… Read More »
I opened the door to the car, the midday sun scorching down on my back. I wiped the sweat from my brow as I clambered into the car, burning my legs on the hot, black leather seats. I fumbled around for the key, clicked it into the ignition and turned it. The car gave a weak growl, juddered… Read More »