Day: October 29, 2019

Modified mosquitos in Brazil

Norman Lindberg October 29, 2019 0 Comments
A biotech company released millions of genetically modified mosquitos in Brazil from 2013 to 2015, in the hopes of reducing the number of disease-carrying mosquitos. Some of these mosquitos passed their genes to the native ones, but there are concerns that they might have created a more dangerous species. Homeowners have tried many home goods to eliminate the issue. However, even swatting them...

Facts About Crystal Balls

Norman Lindberg October 29, 2019 0 Comments
In ancient history, fortune-telling using crystal balls was a common practice in the Roman Empire but was also condemned by the Christian church as heretical. From its gloomy origin and “supernatural” uses, here are five interesting facts about Crystal Balls. Many fishermen wish they could look into a crystal ball to find fish. The Ancient Druids Scrying is an act of looking into a smooth...