Pythagoras believed fava beans took away the "breath of life", claiming they contained the souls of the dead. One rumour of his death is that he came across a field of beans whilst being pursued by his enemies. He refused to cut across this field and w
New English Canaan, written by Thomas Morton, was the first book to be banned in the US. It was banned in 1637 for its harsh criticisms of the restrictive Puritan customs of the New English colony at the time.
Researchers found that unmelted planetesimals delivered crucial volatiles, like zinc, to early Earth, contributing to water's presence. This discovery aids the understanding of how water formed here and may also guide future studies on other planets' p
Ancient Roman concrete arches contained volcanic ash, which helped them self-heal when cracks formed by reacting with water. This made them incredibly durable, lasting for millennia.
