In the aftermath, many stories emerged from the disaster zones about the spirits of those who perished. In Japanese culture, the belief in spirits (yūrei) is profound, and it's not uncommon for such beliefs to intensify following tragedies:
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In the aftermath, many stories emerged from the disaster zones about the spirits of those who perished. In Japanese culture, the belief in spirits (yūrei) is profound, and it's not uncommon for such beliefs to intensify following tragedies:
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#History #RomanEmpire
Computer Milestone: In 1997, IBM's Deep Blue became the first computer to defeat a reigning world champion, Garry Kasparov, in a match.
Computer Milestone: In 1997, IBM's Deep Blue became the first computer to defeat a reigning world champion, Garry Kasparov, in a match.
Chess, chess, chess:
Simultaneous Games: The record for the most simultaneous chess games is held by Iranian chess grandmaster Morteza Mahjoub, who played 530 games in one sitting in 2011.
Chess, chess, chess:
Simultaneous Games: The record for the most simultaneous chess games is held by Iranian chess grandmaster Morteza Mahjoub, who played 530 games in one sitting in 2011.
Longest Game: The longest chess game ever played ended in 269 moves. It was between Ivan Nikolic vs. Goran Arsovic, Belgrade, 1989, and it lasted over 20 hours.
Longest Game: The longest chess game ever played ended in 269 moves. It was between Ivan Nikolic vs. Goran Arsovic, Belgrade, 1989, and it lasted over 20 hours.
Ancient Origins: Chess is believed to have originated in India in the 6th century, evolving from a game called Chaturanga.
Ancient Origins: Chess is believed to have originated in India in the 6th century, evolving from a game called Chaturanga.
🔍 Your Thoughts?
🔍 Your Thoughts?
1) The Dyatlov Pass Incident remains one of the most baffling mysteries of the 20th century. On February 2, 1959, nine experienced Russian hikers perished under mysterious circumstances in the Ural Mountains. What happened that fateful night?
1) The Dyatlov Pass Incident remains one of the most baffling mysteries of the 20th century. On February 2, 1959, nine experienced Russian hikers perished under mysterious circumstances in the Ural Mountains. What happened that fateful night?
Carl Gustav Jung
Carl Gustav Jung
In the chaos, there were few survivors. William Adelin nearly made it to safety on a smaller boat, but he returned to rescue his half-sister, only for their vessel to be overwhelmed by other passengers, leading to his drowning.
In the chaos, there were few survivors. William Adelin nearly made it to safety on a smaller boat, but he returned to rescue his half-sister, only for their vessel to be overwhelmed by other passengers, leading to his drowning.
On the cold night of November 25, 1120, off the coast of Barfleur, France, a maritime disaster unfolded that would alter the course of English history.
On the cold night of November 25, 1120, off the coast of Barfleur, France, a maritime disaster unfolded that would alter the course of English history.