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Benedictine and Franciscan Monks: Forgotten Inventors

   Usually, when we think of religious orders, these things come to mind: a cloister, an abbey, a library, prayer in solitude, detachment from the world… All this in the cradle of a period defined as "dark" by historiography up to Romanticism: the Middle Ages . In this period the monks - especially the Benedictines of the various orders - were the custodians of Judeo-Christian but also classical culture, since thanks to their patient and meticulous transcriptions as scribes we have received almost all of the Greek and Latin works which we study today. Today we are grateful to them first of all for this.   However, many do not know that many products - material and immaterial - that we consume and use every day, come from monks who, using their ingenuity nourished by a profound spirituality, invented them due to practical necessities.    Personally, I find it amazing!    Let's begin…   The heavy plow   Plows were a primary agri...
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The World's Most Dangerous Animals

 



The animal kingdom is a diverse and fascinating realm, but it also hosts the most lethal creatures on the planet. In this article, we will explore some of the most dangerous animals in the world, highlighting their deadly capabilities.

BOX JELLYFISH (CHIRONEX FLECKERI)

 (see image above, under the title) You will find these animals in the water of the Indo-Pacific region. It is often regarded as one of the most venomous creatures on Earth. Its tentacles house tiny structures that inject toxins into the prey, causing a heart attack, and in extreme cases, the venom can provoke death in humans.

SALTWATER CROCODILE (CROCODYLUS POROSUS)

This big and massive reptile is known for its aggressive nature and can be found in brackish and saltwater habitats in Asia, Australia, and India. These animals are known for their several attacks on humans who are helpless in the face of these creatures.

CAPE BUFFALO (SYNCERUS CAFFER)

Despite its herbivorous diet, the Cape Buffalo is considered one of the most dangerous animals. Why? Because they are known for their unpredictable behavior and formidable strength. They have been responsible for numerous attacks on both humans and other predators. They become particularly aggressive when threatened and wounded.

STONEFISH (SYNANCEIA)

Due to its bizarre name, this is one of the most venomous fish. It camouflages itself as a rock and delivers potent venom through spines on its back. Stepping on a stonefish can be painful and potentially fatal. (I didn’t want to go to the seaside anymore)

THE BLACK MAMBA (DENDROASPIS POLYEPIS)

The last animal on this list is the black mamba. It is famous for its speed and potent neurotoxic venom. A black mamba bite can be deadly if not promptly treated. In fact, someone mentioned a case where if you get bitten, you won’t survive more than 5 seconds (INCREDIBLE!)

That's all for today! I wanted to write this article because I'm fascinated by the animal kingdom, so if someone, after reading this article, has a trauma, it's not my fault, and I'm very sorry about that. Hope you enjoyed reading this, and are ready for the next article.  Till next time!

 


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Hi, I’m Carlo, I’m 16 years old, and in my free time, I like taking naps and training hard both in the gym and in the swimming pool. I’m glad to be part of LET’S BLOG! staff and share my passions and interests with all of you.

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