The construction date of the Shiofune Kannon-ji Temple is still unclear but is estimated to be between 645 and 650 AD, more than 1,300 years old. (Photo: AQUA Geo Graphic) According to legend, a mysterious Buddhist nun known as Yao Bikuni founded the temple by enshrining a wooden thousand-armed Kannon statue in the valley. The nun is said to have lived to be 800 years old. In Japanese mythology, eating mermaid can make a person immortal. This incredible longevity of Yao Bikuni is attributed to the fact that she accidentally ate mermaid meat when she was young. (Photo: Travels With Nano) Shiofune Kannon-ji is hidden in a valley whose entrance is led from the streets of a rural town. During the festival, visitors are greeted by stalls selling food in front of the temple such as ice cream, fried yakisoba noodles or takoyaki octopus cakes. The entrance of the temple is vividly decorated with small lanterns and colorful flags and banners. (Photo: Travels With Nano) The best time to visit Shiofune Kannon-ji is during the azalea blooming season which peaks between mid-April and early May. On this day, many events are organized, such as walking on the mountain. fire that anyone can join. The area around the shrine is home to about 3,000 rhododendron trees of about 100 different species, including rare varieties like the black rhododendron. (Photo: Masayuki Nazaki) The rhododendron bushes on either side of the valley are adorned with beautiful vibrant colors, from pink to red, purple and white. Many paths go down and up through azalea bushes that immerse you in the brilliant colors of the sky. The area at the foot of the large statue of Shiofune Heiwa Kannon offers a view of the entire valley covered with azaleas, contrasting greatly with the gray urban buildings in the distance. (Photo: Kanpai-japan) (Photo: Japanvisitor) (Photo: Japanvisitor) In addition to rhododendrons, the temple is also famous for hydrangeas in June, lilies in July, and September and October is the time of birches. Therefore, the temple is also known as “flower temple”.

In February 1872, a group of monks broke into the royal palace, hoping to see the emperor. As a result, half of the monks were killed by royal soldiers. They understood what was waiting for them in that infiltration but decided to do it anyway. To them, the repeal of the Emperor’s centuries-old ban on meat eating was terrible for Japan. Why did the Japanese never eat meat? According to the Atlas Obscura , for about 12 centuries, the cherry people hardly touched a piece of meat. Especially beef. This type of meat is taboo. Some temples have enacted a law that those who eat must fast for more than 100 days to atone for their sins. Prohibitions can be mentioned as people who eat wild goats, wolves, rabbits, dogs or raccoons must repent for 5 days before going to the temple. People who eat pigs and deer must repent for 60 days. Meanwhile, people who eat cows and horses must repent for up to 150 days. Eating meat of beneficial animals such as buffaloes and cows used to be taboo in Japan. Photo: Atlas Obscura. This seemingly absurd story begins in the 6th century. Buddhism was introduced to Japan from Korea. During this period, the Japanese still ate meat. They like venison, wild boar and many others. Wild meat dishes are indispensable in aristocratic banquets. However, according to the Buddhist concept, humans can be reincarnated into other beings, including animals. Therefore, when we eat meat, we are likely eating our own ancestors. This is truly horrifying for people of faith. In 675, Emperor Tenmu issued a decree banning the eating of beef, horses, dogs, chickens and monkeys in time for the farming season (April-September). Over time, this ban was extended throughout the year to all meats. In fact, even before the ban, meat was not an essential part of the lives of most people. Japan is an island nation. New fish and seafood are the most popular items. “Protein is supplied mainly by rice, not meat or milk,” historian Naomishi Ishiga once wrote. Breeding in the island nation is very difficult. Therefore, eating animals useful for agriculture is also discouraged. Although the ban was issued, not everyone obeyed it, especially the nobility. Many records show that they once sent pork, beef and milk as offerings to the emperor. In the 18th century, the Hikone clan sent a gift of beef soaked in sake to the shoguns. Gifts are packaged in packages labeled “medicine”. According to the Atlas Obscura Although banned, meat is still considered a food with medicinal properties. Even monks sometimes eat meat on prescription. In addition, certain foods such as birds, dolphins or whales are still acceptable. Fish is considered the exception. Photo: Atlas Obscura. “Buddhism has commandments about reincarnation as well as forbidding the eating of mammals. The strong faith makes many people think that if they eat mammals, after they die, they will be reincarnated as them. On the rare occasions of eating meat, the Japanese cook it in an open-air stove. After eating, they must avoid looking at the altar so as not to mistake spiritual contamination,” Ishige wrote. The Change of Emperor Meiji Around the 16th century, Portuguese missionaries set foot in the country of cherry. They tell the people here that drinking milk is like drinking blood and the ban on beef is absurd. Lord Toyotomi Hideyoshi even asked the missionaries a lot about this issue. He wondered why it was possible to eat beef when it was a useful animal for the farm. Emperor Meiji and his reforms changed long-held notions of meat in Japan. Photo: Atlas Obsucra. Change only really came at the end of the 19th century. When Emperor Meiji came to power, he advocated changing the political structure, opening up to the outside, quickly absorbing Western technology. “During this period, many people began to think that the fact that the Japanese were physically inferior to Westerners was because they did not eat meat and dairy foods,” Ishige wrote. The Meiji government began to remove taboos in the ancient diet. Meat and dairy production companies began to appear. The emperor himself also ate meat to welcome the new year (1872) to convince people to give up the concept of not eating meat. This has led to protests from Buddhists and farmers (mostly dependent on animals for farming). Also in 1872, an edict was issued. It reads: “Beef is a nutritious food. However, many people still try to thwart our efforts to Westernize by clinging to ancient beliefs. This is against the wishes of the emperor. “. The Japanese are no longer afraid to eat meat. Photo: The CEO Magazine. After a long time, the emperor’s efforts also succeeded. Japan opened its doors to the world, importing and learning the meat dishes of Korea, China and the West. Before long, Western-style meat restaurants filled the city. Japanese restaurants also started selling medicinal beef stew (which later evolved into the famous sukiyaki). Up to now, meat has become an essential part of Japanese meals, just like sushi.

Australia – kangaroos Kangaroo is a symbol that just hearing people think of Australia. This country is also known as “the land of kangaroos”. This species mainly lives in grasslands, savannas, forests… Theo BBC For a long time, Australians do not have the habit of eating kangaroos. However, about a decade ago, they started eating it because it’s good for the environment. Australians are encouraged to eat kangaroo meat. Photo: Hypro. The country’s ecologists say the number of kangaroos has exceeded the control level, affecting the environment. In 2010, Australia had only 27 million kangaroos. Six years later, the number has grown to 45 million. Dishes with kangaroo meat can include steak, meatballs, barbecue, sausage. Some people have said that kangaroo meat smells like beef but is tougher, has a stronger smell than lamb. In addition to kangaroos, Australians also eat the emu bird (Australian ostrich), which is also the symbol of this country. Denmark – swan The swan is a symbol of Denmark and often appears with beautiful images in fairy tales. In many European countries, eating this animal is also prohibited. However, this is not a problem for the Danes. Eating swan meat is not illegal in Denmark. Photo: Hello National. Share on Esquire , Mario Batali, who once ate swan said its meat is deep red, lean. Some people say the meat of this species is smelly and chewy. However, the Cr8ive1 account of a cooking blog countered. This person said that after processing, swan meat is quite soft. You just need to keep the heat on medium, no need to cook too thoroughly. “Its taste is very interesting and controversial,” this person shared. However, you will find it very difficult to find recipes for swan meat online. Finland – brown bear The ancient Finns worshiped brown bears. There are 200 names for this species in their language. Finns today are used to calling nalle, otso and mesikämmen… Some other common names in the past include mettä, metsä, otava and mörkö. Bear meat is expensive food. Photo: Npr. However, nowadays, you can absolutely find restaurants serving brown bear meat in Finland. It can be used as a steak or burger. In this country, about 150 bears are hunted every year. The hunter has the right to own it. Hunters often keep the feathers and sell the meat. However, bear meat needs to go through many rigorous tests before reaching users to avoid worm diseases. Usually, bear meat is sold whole, not retail. Some people have said that the bear paw cooked with goose fat is the most famous. Each piece of bear meat usually costs about 160 USD. “You’ll need a glass of red wine to savor the meat”, blog owner A Luxury Travel to speak. Saudi Arabia – camel Not many parts of the world love camel meat like Saudi Arabia. According to the World Atlas Camel meat is a staple of the country’s diet. Statistics for 2020 of Global Trade Mark shows that Saudi Arabia is the largest consumer of camel meat (113,000 tons), far ahead of the UAE (2nd place, 35,000 tons). Camel meat is consumed in huge quantities in Saudi Arabia. Photo: The Food Ranger. Camel meat is high in protein, low in fat and has almost no saturated fat. It contains many amino acids, iron, glycogen that help support the growth of nerve cells. There was a time when the MERS epidemic raged, camel meat lost its place because studies showed the animal was an intermediary that spread the virus to humans. Spain – bulls For a long time, the people of the country of gaur have not hesitated to eat the meat of their national symbol. The Spaniards are famous for letting the bulls fight each other to the death and then eat the meat. The Spanish-style stewed oxtail is very famous. Photo: Travel + Leisure. “The meat is very tough. We have to cut it first and cook it with red wine overnight. Then it needs to be stewed for another four hours before serving customers,” said a local restaurant manager. If you go to Spain, you should probably try the stewed oxtail. This is considered the most delicious dish from the gaur.

Mapogo lion union has raised the brutality of lions to a new level when they have actions involving cannibalism, murder and are believed to be the culprits that have killed more than 100 male lions. other died. The Lions Union is said to be named after a South African security company, Mapogo A Mathamaga Security. No longer active, Mapogo A Mathamaga is known for its intense and often brutal forms of crime handling. The Mapogo Lions Union is a pack of six male lions that dominate the Sabi Sands area, and they have shown unprecedented levels of brutality and violence among lions. The union of six male lions first appeared in March 2006, when they claimed their own territory by force. Normally, when lions come to a new area, they will be very quiet, but the Mapogo alliance is completely different, they move, expand their territory and dominate with great power in a loud roar. , they will kill any male lions around to fight for territory. The members of this lion union include: Makhulu, born in 1998 and also the oldest member of the Mapogo lion union, Makhulu is the only male not from the same bloodline as the other members to join the alliance. smart. The second member – Pretty Boy, it is so named because this is a lion that possesses a lot of strategy when fighting, so it is the member with the least scars in the Mapogo alliance. The third member – Mr T (Satan), this is a lion known for his extreme brutality, it is named after the classic Mohawk hairstyle similar to the character Mr. T in The A-Team. Notably, this lion also received the nickname “satan” after killing his own brother’s cubs. The fourth member – Skew Spine, is literally named because of the distinctive scar on his spine and left hip. Fifth member – Dreadlocks, this is a lion that has something on its mane that makes its fur sticky. The sixth and final member is named Kinky Tail because of its unusual tail. These six male lions are descended from Spartan/Eyrefield Field Pride lions, bred by West street males. Makulu, the oldest member, and also the only lion from a different bloodline, while the rest of the members are brothers. During their rule, the Mapogo confederacy wiped out countless other males. Together, they killed more than 100 male lions and pose a threat to herds of such male lions, including females and cubs. These sadists take over the entire territory of the surrounding males with unprecedented aggression, and males that dare to challenge and enter their territory will often receive a bitter end – being eaten. meat . This alliance of six male lions changed the entire ecosystem in the Sabi Sands area, dominating and controlling an area once ruled by eight other individual lions. The behavior of lions Lions are the only feline animals that live in groups, each pack usually includes two to 40 lions, in large groups there will be about three or four males, about a dozen females and cubs. of them. All lionesses in a pack are usually related by blood, they will often stay in their herd after adulthood. On the other hand, the males will be driven away when they are 2 – 3 years old to build their own new herd. The males will generally take on the role of defending the territory of the herd. While lionesses are predators, they will work together to both capture prey and feed their cubs. This is the usual way of forming a pack of lions, however, occasionally there will be groups of only male lions, which are called alliances. What is lion union? A lion union is usually a group of two or more male lions (sometimes up to seven) that join together. These male lion alliances are usually made up of half brothers or cousins, and they often grew up together in the same original pack. Even so, it’s not uncommon for unrelated male lions to join an alliance. The main reason for lions to form alliances is to protect each other. When they are removed from the original pack, each day that goes by for them is a struggle to survive because they face many difficulties while trying to hunt while trying to defend themselves against strong male lions. stronger. This is why male lions removed from the original pack at the same time form strong bonds that are strengthened by their common struggle. By bonding with each other, they will have a higher chance of survival. However, as they become stronger, their focus will shift from survival to gaining territory. More members in their alliance will mean giving them a better chance of winning fights with other males. Benefits of a large male lion union include: They are capable of driving out single male lions, or even smaller alliances, that take over territory at a much younger age than if they were alone. Lions become more successful in hunting, an important aspect of survival after being driven out of the original herd. A larger union would likely dominate a larger territory and give them access to more female lions to mate with. Larger alliances will often hold territory and mating rights longer than regular packs because their “empire” is harder to topple. This also results in a longer life span for males in a large union. Why is Mapogo lion alliance so unique? The Mapogo Lion Alliance is perhaps the most famous lion alliance in recent history. They became famous for their ruthless tactics and they also possessed the speed of conquering new territories extremely quickly. Mapogo lion alliances differ from normal alliances in that they will kill all lions they come across. The lions in the Mapogo alliance are also said to have taken down wild buffalo, adult giraffes, even rhinos and hippos. They not only kill the lions that cross their path, but also eat the ill-fated lions. The Mapogo Lion Alliance’s ability to control and defend such a vast expanse of land is unprecedented in the lion population – they have captured and ruled eight other lions. How did the Mapogo Lions Union break up? As with all lion alliances, they don’t last forever. Mapogo suffered the same fate. In 2010, the Majingilanes, an alliance of five adult male lions, entered Mapogo’s territory to challenge them. As a result, Kinky Tail was killed. Majingilanes took over their territories. Over the next three years, two other lions in the Mapogo pack disappeared without a trace. In 2012, the Southern lions challenged the remaining members of the Mapogos alliance, forcing them to retreat, and Mr T was chased and killed. Makhulu and Pretty Boy were the last two lions in the Mapogo alliance to survive the event. They were last seen together in Kruger National Park and buffalo hunting in October 2012. Makhulu was last seen in 2013, alone in Mala Mala. Mapogo has had a huge impact on the Sabi Sand ecosystem because of the demise of lion populations. Examples include groups such as: Castleton Pride: originally from 22 members down to 6; Tsalala Pride: originally 10 down to 5; Ximunvanyane Pride: original 10 down to 0; Elephant Plains suffered a 40% reduction in membership. This means that the Mapogo alliance has killed about 40 – 50 lions in the neighboring areas. According to Willem Botha, Head of Anti-Poaching in Sabi Sands during Mapogo’s rule: “From the first time I saw them until I left Sabi Sands, Mapogo killed between 90 and 110 other lions. In the park”.

Humans and the fear of snakes exist in the genetics Few people know that, ophidiophobia or the horrible obsession with snakes and round, long, legless animals in general is the most common fear in human society (1/3 of humanity is afraid of snakes). In addition, scientists have confirmed: Most primates have inherited the instinct to… be afraid and run away from snakes. The reason, prehistoric people were so afraid of snakes because they had to face giant carnivorous reptiles, not hostages like now. First is Titanoboa cerrejonensis : Nearly 13m long, weighing about 1 ton, is considered the largest snake species discovered by man However, some studies indicate that Titanoboa was a piscivore rather than a megafauna-killer. So, is it a giant but gentle animal? Titanoboa cerrejonensis. Before humans left records of Titanoboa, the title of giant snake was given Gigantophis garstini They appeared about 20 million years after Titanoboa in Africa with a length of about 11m. Gigantophis’ favorite food was the ancestor of the modern world’s elephants. Gigantophis garstini. Madtsoia madagascariensis: Giant snake that specializes in eating dinosaurs Gigantophis’ close relative is Madtsoia madagascariensis , another giant snake that lived in Madagascar for several million years during the age of the dinosaurs. They lived with iconic dinosaurs like Majungasaurus , Masiakasaurus and Rahonavis as well as giant frogs Beelzebufo . And perhaps, Madtsoia is also more than enough to eat all the dinosaurs mentioned above. Madtsoia madagascariensis. Both Madtsoia and Gigantophis belong to the ancient family of giant snakes known as the Madtsoiids. Both of these genera lived long ago, but some survived until recently in Australia. Until Wonambi naracoortensis , a snake more than 6m long has inspired the legend of the Rainbow Snake of primitive Australians This size seems modest compared to the previous monsters, but it is still significantly larger when compared to the Anaconda python. Furthermore, over time it has coexisted with giant kangaroos, marsupial lions and primitive Australians – it may have inspired the Rainbow Serpent legend. mythical animals of Australia). Rainbow Snake, one of the mythical animals of Australia. Yurlunggur camfieldensis , a reptile that the Yurlungur aborigines believe is made of bronze, specializes in hunting virgins Living in the same period and place as Wonambi is a species Yurlunggur camfieldensis. They are named after the Yurlungur Aboriginal mythology – which tells of a bronze snake excited by the smell of a young girl’s menstrual blood that would come to eat her and her family. Yurlunggur is said to be up to 8m long and is a self-burrowing aquatic species. They will hunt underwater but live in burrows with soft ground. Though non-poisonous, the terrifying force of the contractions would kill their prey, similar to most pythons today. Yurlunggur camfieldensis. Palaeophiidae, Giant water snake up to 10m long, specializing in eating whales and prehistoric sharks Come to another ancient genus of giant snakes, Palaeophiidae of the genus Palaeophiid . Palaeophiidae evolved over 70 million years ago, and like the Madtsoiids, they survived the K-PG Great Extinction. Similar to modern sea snakes, Palaeophiidae lived entirely in water, only much larger. According to researcher Gary Meaney, Palaeophis colossaeus New is the scariest of all – it can hunt whales, giant sharks in the Eocene waters. It is very large, up to 10m long. Palaeophis colossaeus. Pterosphenus , a giant warm-blooded snake, much more active than a cold-blooded reptile Another branch of the Palaeophiid genus, Pterosphenus , which is also horrifying in size: 7m. In addition, these are giant sea snakes that have the ability to reproduce early and have a warm-blooded metabolism, making them more active than many other slow reptile monsters. Pterosphenus. To the giant, tens of meters long reptiles that dominate the earth During the Pliocene (geological period), did the Australian continent exist the giant python Bluff Downs or Liasis dubungila – one of the few prehistoric animals with a common name. It is more than 10m long and is considered the largest snake ever of this continent. Bluff Downs or Liasis dubungila. In prehistoric times, branches of the python family also gained horological dimensions. One of them is Chubutophis grandis, estimated at 22m in length. And if that’s true, Titanoboa will lose the title of the largest snake in history. They lived in the Miocene with a host of giant South American creatures: Elephant-sized Caimans, giant gharials, giant tigers and giant turtles… Chubutophis grandis. Finally, let’s come to the largest venomous snake known: Laophis , closely resembles the poisonous Gabon viper, which lived on the Greek islands during the Pliocene. According to scientists, it weighs twice as much as the largest venomous snakes of the modern world, more than 4m long. This size has nothing to do with the reptiles listed above, but they are not poisonous… Laophis. As such, Titanoboa was the only nightmare snake that slithered around in ancient times. It may be the biggest, but it’s probably not the scariest.

Raw horse meat is a popular dish in Japan. It’s called basashi, it’s thinly sliced ​​and eaten raw. A single cantaloupe (like yellow flesh melon) can sell for more than 31,473 yen ($300) in Japan. Sakura is the national flower of Japan. This is also a garnish on desserts. Dishes with cherry blossom petals are especially popular in the springtime. In Japan, keeping a pet is extremely expensive. Even the equivalent of buying a new car. Therefore, children are increasingly provided with toy robots that imitate domestic pets. Coming to the spa, you can not only swim in large pools of wine, coffee, sake, beer, etc., but you can also drink them on the spot. Different from the beauty spas in the world. Not only impressed with the dense vending machine system every 100m, but the variety of products from hot and cold drinks, ice cream, noodles, cigarettes, confectionery, … in which also surprise visitors when coming to Japan. Tsukiji is the largest fish market in Tokyo and about 2,000 tons of sea fish are consumed every day. In Japan there are cafes that sell tenderness, where men are allowed to lie down with hostesses, hug them, make eye contact or stroke their hair – but nothing more. In Japanese, the name of Kit Kat candy is similar to kitto katsu which means “surely you will win”. Kit Kat here has many exotic flavors such as chili, wasabi, green tea, pear, etc. Japanese subways are so packed with passengers during rush hour that special workers called oshiya are required to push people onto the train. The oshiya are usually students working part-time. Ice cream in Japan is very diverse in flavors such as noodles, beer or horse meat, … and can be sold on every street corner due to great demand. Japan is famous for its many unique festivals and events. For example, weddings based on popular video games or anime are often held in the land of the rising sun and have a set-up company. The Japanese want to be in harmony with nature, so they create beautiful gardens with small ponds with colored carp (koi fish) and turtles. These gardens symbolize the perfect world of nature. Please watch the video: Another great Japanese invention. Source: Yan News

Sharks – “killers of the sea” – have caused many terrible attacks on people. An Irish man was recently nearly eaten by a shark while kayaking – but luckily the victim survived after being pulled out of the sea. 462 stitches after encountering a shark One survivor of one of the world’s deadliest shark attacks was Rodney Fox, then 23 years old. The tragedy occurred while Fox was participating in the 1963 South Australian Fishing Championships at Aldinga Beach. Fox was attacked by a great white shark. His entire abdomen was completely ripped and torn, all left ribs broken. Rodney Fox’s victim’s stitches are all over his body Rodney’s spleen and lungs were also damaged due to being ripped off by a shark. Rodney almost died from excessive blood loss. However, he survived after requiring 462 stitches. To this day, a shark tooth is still embedded in Fox’s wrist. Notably, Rodney – now 80 years old – has finally become a great white shark expert. He even designed and built the first underwater observation cage to dive with sharks. The woman was attacked by a shark right in front of her husband and children Portrait of victim Shirley Ann Durdin Among the deadliest shark attacks in history, Shirley Ann Durdin must be mentioned. Mother-of-four Shirley, 33, and her family vacationed in Australia’s Peake Bay in 1985 and were attacked by a great white while swimming in shallow water. The great white shark, believed to be up to 6m long, bit Shirley in half right in front of the victim’s husband and children. 4 people killed by sharks in 12 days The great white shark attacked the victims and was then caught by the fishermen. Between July 1 and July 12, 1916, four people were killed and one injured in a shark attack along the coast of New Jersey in the United States. The first attack occurred when 25-year-old tourist Charles Epting Vansant was taking a dip on the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. The victim’s left thigh was eaten away by the shark and eventually Vansant died from excessive blood loss at the hotel. Other victims were 27-year-old hotel worker Charles Bruder, an 11-year-old local boy named Lester Stillwell, and businessman Stanley Fisher, 24, who died trying to save Lester. Only Joseph Dunn, 14, survived the horrific attack. It is believed that the great white shark in the photo below was later caught by the fisherman who caused the deaths of 4 ill-fated victims. Human bones were found in its intestines. The tragic death of the “child” surfing champion Victim Elio Canestri Elio Canestri – a 13-year-old “child” surfing champion had a tragic accident in 2015. The boy was attacked by a bull shark about 2.4m long while surfing with seven other people off the island of Réunion near Madagascar. The bull shark bit Elio in the stomach and threw him into the water. The area around Réunion Island is one of the most shark-infested in the world, with a total of 27 fatal attacks and 56 shark encounters since 1913. Groom killed by shark on honeymoon Redmond and Gemma Houghton couple In August 2011, newlyweds Ian Redmond and Gemma Houghton went to Seychelles for their honeymoon and decided to snorkel. They were reassured that there were no sharks in the area, but as Ian was swimming in the shallows off Anse Lazio beach, he was attacked by a shark. He was quickly brought to shore, but eventually died from excessive blood loss. Previously, a 36-year-old French tourist was also killed by a shark just two weeks before the tragedy. Hundreds of people were eaten by sharks Battleship USS Indianapolis In July 1945, more than 1,000 American service members fell into the Pacific Ocean when the battleship USS Indianapolis was torpedoed by a Japanese. In just four days, 579 service members lost their lives to sharks before a fighter jet found and rescued survivors from a terrifying shark attack. period.

Shark – “killer of the sea” – has caused many terrifying attacks on people. An Irish man was recently almost eaten by a shark while kayaking – but luckily he survived after being dragged out of the sea. 462 stitches after a shark encounter One survivor of one of the world’s most horrifying shark attacks was Rodney Fox, then 23 years old. The tragedy occurred while Fox was participating in the 1963 South Australian Fishing Championship at Aldinga Beach. Fox was attacked by a great white shark. His entire abdomen was ripped open and completely torn, all of his left ribs were broken. Sewage stitches were all over the victim of Rodney Fox Rodney’s spleen and lungs are also not intact due to the sharks ripping off. Rodney almost died from losing too much blood. However, he survived after having to get 462 stitches. To this day, there is still a shark tooth still on Fox’s wrist. Notably, Rodney – now 80 years old – finally became an expert in white shark. He even designed and built the first underwater observation cage to snorkel with sharks. The woman was attacked by a shark in front of her husband and children Portrait of victim Shirley Ann Durdin Among the most terrifying shark attacks in history, Shirley Ann Durdin is the case. Mum of four, Shirley, 33, and her family arrived in Australia’s Peake Bay for a vacation in 1985 and were attacked by a white shark while swimming in shallow water. A giant white shark that is thought to be up to 6m long has bit Shirley in half right in front of the victim’s husband and child. Four people were killed by sharks in 12 days The giant white shark that attacked the victims was then caught by fishermen. Between July 1 and July 12, 1916, four people were killed and one injured by a shark attack along the US coast of New Jersey. The first attack happened when tourist Charles Epting Vansant, 25, was soaking in the bottom of the Atlantic. The victim’s left thigh was eaten by a shark and eventually Vansant died of excessive blood loss at the hotel. The other victims were 27-year-old hotel worker Charles Bruder, an 11-year-old local boy named Lester Stillwell, 24-year-old businessman Stanley Fisher, who died trying to save Lester. Only Joseph Dunn, 14, survived the horrifying attack. It is thought that the giant white shark in the photo below was later captured by fishermen who caused the death of four unfortunate victims. Human bones were found in its intestines. The catastrophic death of surfing champion “kid” Victim Elio Canestri Elio Canestri – a 13-year-old “kid” surfing champion had a catastrophic accident in 2015. The boy was attacked by a shark about 2.4 meters long while surfing with seven other people off the coast of Réunion island near Madagascar. The bull shark bit Elio in the stomach and threw the boy into the water. The area around the island of Réunion is one of the sharks in the world, with a total of 27 fatal attacks and 56 shark encounters since 1913. The groom was killed by a shark during his honeymoon Redmond and Gemma Houghton In August 2011, newlyweds Ian Redmond and Gemma Houghton went to Seychelles for their honeymoon and decided to snorkel. They were reassured that there were no sharks in the area but while Ian was swimming in the shallow water off Anse Lazio beach, he was attacked by a shark. He was quickly brought ashore, but eventually died of excessive blood loss. Earlier, a 36-year-old French tourist was also killed by a shark two weeks before the tragedy struck. Hundreds of people were eaten by sharks Battleship USS Indianapolis In July 1945, more than 1,000 US servicemen fell into the Pacific Ocean when the USS Indianapolis was hit by a Japanese torpedo. In just four days, 579 soldiers lost their lives to being eaten by sharks before a friendly bomber found and spiritually rescued the survivors from the terrifying shark attack. period.

The extinct prehistoric mammoth was believed to be prehistoric human prey. A controversial new study found that the first humans were large predators who took down prey with skilled hunting skills. In a new research paper, the scientists argue that humans and close relatives have been adept hunters from a very early age, starting at least 2 million years ago. Miki Ben-Dor and Ran Barkai, researchers at Tel Aviv University in Israel, and Raphael Sirtoli, a PhD student at Minho University in Portugal. “Until now, efforts to recreate the Stone Age human diet have been based mainly on comparison with 20th century hunter-gatherer societies,” says Ben-Dor. Of course, this comparison is lame, because 2 million years ago, hunter-gatherer societies could hunt and consume elephants and other large animals, while hunter-gatherers today. It can’t be like that. The whole ecosystem has changed, and the conditions cannot be compared. ” Scary evidence Fossil evidence from earliest human ancestors is scarce. But based on archaeological evidence, Ben-Dor said, it was clear that Homo sapiens and their close relatives ate anything that was edible. But how much of their diet consists of plants versus animals is the bottom line. Many animals that are considered omnivores actually have the diet in one way or another. Chimpanzees, for example, are technically omnivores, but meat makes up only about 6% of their diet. Dogs and wolves are predominantly carnivorous but sometimes also nibble on grain, leading to a debate over whether they should be classified as omnivores or predators. According to Ben-Dor, ancient humans Homo habilis ate meat at least 2.6 million years ago. Another primitive human species, Homo erectus, appeared to be an avid carnivore 1.8 million years ago; Their teeth and intestines shrank compared to their previous ancestors, adapted to digest meat instead of plants, and it used stone tools capable of grinding meat. Ben-Dor and Barkai argue in their paper, published in the American Journal of Physical Anthropology, that meat is not just a reward for these humans and the early Homo sapiens. Instead, the authors believe, large animals weighing more than 1,000 kg, such as elephants, hippos and rhinos … make up the bulk of the human diet. The elephants 500,000 years ago could weigh 12 tons, compared with 4 to 6 tons today. Eat a lot of meat, human brain evolution? According to the researchers, these animals can eat fatty meat, which is very suitable to feed the energy-hungry human brain. The authors argued in another recent article that hunting large prey could be the driving force behind human brain evolution. However, the idea is controversial, and researchers disagree on how huge amounts of meat would be useful to hunter-gatherers in the days before refrigeration, as well as about ancient humans skilled in taking down prey that other predators like lions, struggled to defeat. “There are some archaeologists who say, they hunted elephants once, but it’s like a once in a lifetime hunt; that’s what grandparents often tell their children,” John said. “There are people who say that elephant meat can last a long time without preserving, but it’s part of their routine,” said Hawks, a paleontologist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. important to them. ‘” Ben-Dor and his colleagues wrote in their article that eating large, fatty animals would be a benefit to humankind at the earliest, because losing so many calories on a hunting trip – instead of repeatedly trying to stalk smaller prey. Humans exhibit this high-fat adaptation, researchers say. Archeologically speaking, it was difficult to classify humans and their relatives as carnivores before about 50,000 years ago. That’s because the only reliable biochemical way to distinguish an animal as the top predator or lower in the food chain is a method known as stable nitrogen isotope analysis, requires collagen testing for molecules that are taken orally into the body. Despite the limited evidence of humankind’s early evolution, the researchers say, much remains to be done to prove whether the human ancestor was indeed carnivores. This could include more research on the abundance of animals of different sizes during the Pleistocene, exploring genetic changes over time that could alter the digestibility of species. Different human feeds and comparison of prey size trends over time.

However, scientists in the UK have linked the consumption of red meat, such as beef, lamb and pork, to impaired heart function, including smaller ventricles, poor heart function, and arteries. harder. The scientists studied nearly 20,000 people, and found that high consumption of red and processed meat was linked to three different cardiovascular health conditions. Processed meats, such as sausages and bacon, are those that have been preserved by smoked or salted, processed or added chemical preservatives. There is some evidence that red meat alters gut microbiota, leading to higher levels of certain metabolites in the blood, which in turn is associated with a higher risk of heart disease. Previous studies have shown a link between high consumption of red and processed meats, which may increase the likelihood of cardiovascular disease. Hamburger lovers may have to consider switching to a variety of plant-based alternatives that are now more common on supermarket shelves, as well as better for the environment. Last month, a team of researchers from Canada linked the risks of cardiovascular disease, like heart attack and stroke, to the consumption of processed meat. Additionally, a 2018 study found that regular consumption of red meat could increase the levels of chemicals that cause cardiovascular disease by more than 10 times. Study author Dr Zahra Raisi-Estabragh of Queen Mary University, London, said: “Previous studies have shown a link between high consumption of red meat and an increased risk of heart attack or death. died from heart disease. We examined the relationship between meat consumption and cardiovascular health imaging measures for the first time. This may help us understand the underlying mechanism of the previously observed association with cardiovascular disease ”. The long-term study investigating the contribution of genes and the environment to the development of health problems included 19,408 participants from UK Biobank. The researchers examined the association between self-reporting of red meat and processed meat consumption and heart anatomy and function. Three types of heart health measures were analyzed, one of which is blood vessel elasticity, a marker of good health. The analysis is adjusted for other factors that may affect the association, including age, sex, education, smoking, alcohol, exercise, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and only body mass number (BMI). The researchers found that high consumption of red and processed meats was associated with a decrease in cardiovascular health indicators of all the measures studied. People who eat more meat have smaller ventricles, poor heart function, and stiffer arteries, all of which are signs of poor heart health. Specifically, people who eat more meat have smaller ventricles, poor heart function, and stiffer arteries, all of which are signs of poor heart health. For comparison, the researchers also examined the relationships between heart-imaging measurements and eating oily fish, which is known to be good for heart health. They found that as the consumption of oily fish increased, heart function improved and the arteries more elastic. Dr Raisi-Estabragh said: “The findings support previous observations of the association between red meat consumption and processed meat and heart disease, and provide an understanding of heart structure and function. , blood vessel. It is thought that these factors may be the reason for the observed association between red meat and heart disease. For example, maybe eating more red meat leads to increased cholesterol in the blood and this in turn causes heart disease. Our research shows that these factors play a role in the relationship between meat intake and heart health, but they are not all. The study did not look at replacement mechanisms, the authors note, and admitted that it does not actually cause cardiac dysfunction. “This is an observational study and cannot assume the cause, but overall, it seems plausible that people limit their intake of red and processed meats for cardiovascular health reasons,” said Dr. Raisi-. Estabragh said. The research is being presented at the ESC 2021 Preventive Cardiovascular Conference, an online scientific conference of the European Heart Association (ESC). Dr. Shireen Kassam, a hematologist and senior lecturer at King’s College Hospital, who was not involved in the study, said observational data valuable for several decades indicate eating red and processed meats. increased risk of development and death from coronary heart disease and heart disease. “It’s no surprise that participants who consumed the most meat had evidence of impaired heart function and blood vessels,” she said. Research confirms that we must avoid questioning the role of red and processed meat in the diet and act on these research findings. By focusing on effective public health messages to assist people in eliminating these foods from their diet and replacing them with healthier plant protein sources. This will not only improve human health but also benefit the environment. Huong Giang (Source: dailymail)