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Intrigue and Unsolved Mysteries
Confounding issues in society such as unidentified flying objects (UFOs), conspiracy theories and urban legends
1,773 Questions
Why did the seljukes need to seek religious guidance from the Persian peoples they had conquered?
Seljuks need to seek religious guidance from the Persian-Seljuks had arrived in Southwest Asia basically illiterate, having to result to Persian subjects for both cultural & religious guidance.
Opinion
I would suggest that it is for the purpose of giving meaning to something that may or may not have happened. The story of Robin Hood is sometimes reffered to as a myth as no positive proof of his existance has been found, we however like to think that he existed as a legendary English outlaw of the 12th century; said to have robbed the rich to help the poor.
Opinion
Myth is somewhat difficult to define. There are both negative and positive connotations of myth. A myth can be loosely called a story with a meaning handed down from pre-scientific times.
In myths we can see the common threads that run through human existence. Myths provided earlier human communities with information, they taught, they provided cultural identity, they guided and uplifted, they exposed human folly, and of course, they explained the unexplainable in terms that humans could understand.
Some think religions are based on myth although the believer in any one religion also believes that all the others are based on myth but not so their own closely held beliefs. It is noteworthy that when someone wants to express the idea that another person has lied about something or something is untrue, they call it a myth.
Where does the water go that enters the Devils Kettle in Minnesota?
Ah... This is one of the great mysteries in the state of Minnesota. Where does all the water go after it disappears down the overgrown pothole? Is it a bottomless pit? Nobody knows. The most favored theory is that the water finds its way through underground channels to Lake Superior. But... Nobody has been able to prove it.
See related links to read more about this natural phenomenon.
What is the mailing address for the Chris Matthews hardball show?
You can find out this information online. It looks like his show is at Rockefeller Plz. New York, NY 10112.
You mean UN peacekeeper? If so I think I can help you a bit. Well, peacekeeper try to keep the law and order of the country where they were sent to. Moreover they help people there in getting food, shelther and colthing. But sometimes they help people less than I expressed.
Is there a secret society known as the Artichoke Society?
Yes. Some say the book The Navigator is not true. But I was living at Langley when they were decoding these, they had been lost because they were filed under artichoke. Keep looking into the Skull and Bones Society also. I own a pewter mug from John Kennedy group, particularly William Lawrence Graham Jr. 1928.
How do the views in society effect people's behavior?
There is much controversy over this question, and many scientists and sociologists are studying it all the time. Certainly, though, there are societal norms - behaviors that are generally accepted by all members of society to be right and normal. When one individual's behavior deviates too far from what is considered normal by the group, there's great upheaval - the group will decide whether to ostracize, to shun, or to accept the behavior given a bit of time. If the behavior harms no one, there is a greater chance of acceptance, but the society may take some time to observe, sometimes with wary regard. If the behavior is harmful to anyone in the society, the person is regarded with suspicion and may be avoided. If the behavior is obviously harmful, even subtly, then the behavior, and the person doing it, will be shunned and even ostracized. In this way, we influence behavior - we encourage those behaviors that benefit society; examples: altruism, heroism, generosity, honesty. Some will discourage those behaviors whose benefits are questionable or where it may be perceived as harmful; examples: homosexuality, birth out of wedlock. However, in cases such as these, there may be a lot of debate on the issue by the society as a whole as to whether there actually is harm before a conclusion is reached by society as a whole. Definitely, the group will discourage harmful behaviors such as criminal acts, violence, and adultery. In these behaviors there is always an injured party, though the injury may not be physical. As society progresses, some behaviors are re-visited. A good example is that as gays become more visible, the taboo that has kept them in the closet for many years lifts. It is a circular situation - as more is known, less is feared, and as less is feared, more come forward to answer questions, thus more is known and a lifestyle once ostracized becomes more mainstream. So it was with the women's movement beginning with the right to vote - as more women stepped forward to be heard, they were given more notice, more encouragement, and so more women stepped up - as a behavior begins to gain acceptance, more individuals will step in and add their voices to the few that began the movement. Faith and morality play a large part in the influencing of behaviors. People of faith generally base their values on the Bible or other holy book, and feel that they have the moral high ground if behaviors are called into question. Sometimes this argument can become the over-zealous so-called protection of values based on the very narrow views of a few very vocal individuals, which then remains unchallenged for a period of time. As more is known and the view becomes broader, these objections often erode and societal influence is diminished. As more and more people take an interest in an issue, influence will be felt quicker - if a subject isn't well known, it takes time for enough people to learn about it to create a swell of support or disagreement. Eventually, if the society is alive and vital, things change as progress is made and more is known. Time and information will help change society's view on any given subject, and then, once more, the influence will exert itself and things will change again.
Does Cibola The City Of Gold exist?
well no-one really knows no-one has ever found it so no-one can be sure for real.
the most likely place that you could find The legendary city of gold, would be near the black hills, (mount Rushmore. if you type in to google cave behind mount Rushmore, there is a certain website that shows you a picture of the cave behind the mount, lots of people have gone in to see what it is but never came out :'(, i am hopefully going to investigate it soon and if i do ill leave another comment on this page :)
Actually no, there isn't. There are many legends of cities of gold, but Cibola does not exist. There are there cities of gold that may have existed at one time but most likely were raided/destroyed long ago.
Stories about Cibola being a city of gold were rumored and expanded upon, but after an expedition to this city, it turned out it was just a pueblo town and the rumors of gold were all false.
There are some caves around Mt Rushmore, you can actually take tours through them.
There is a 50 ft tunnel behind Mt Rushmore that was originally intended to be a Hall of Records for important U.S. historical documents, but was never finished due to lack of funding.
If Mexico had won the Mexican War what would have happpened to the size shape of Texas?
Texas, as well as California, Nevada, Utah and parts of Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, and Wyoming would be part of Mexico.
A map with such configuration was published by the Absolut vodka brand, which needless to say, sparked an incredible amount of public outrage in the United States (see related links).
Why did racism last so long in the US?
I will tell you why, because it was supported by the law and it was at the advantage of white people over non-white people!
Why did Mormons move out of Kirkland?
The Mormons moved out of Kirtland, Ohio because they were being pursecuted and tortured by mobs. There was never a largely Mormon town called Kirkland.
Did the British invent pickled eggs?
No, the Germans invented it so it would make non-egg lovers who like pickled cucumbers to eat because during the war their where lots of eggs in Germany
The role of Hollywood in teaching or misteaching American history?
The role of teaching and misteaching in hollywood was the teaching was made famous and helped people get into movies misteaching was how they did wrong
How could a white person be both and abolitionist and a racist?
Abolitionists wanted to end slavery. A racist would not want a minority to have the same rights as he, not hire him, etc. Also, he could hate Hispanics and Asians but like Blacks.
Is there a mention of UFOs in the Bible?
Yes, actually UFOs are mentioned in numerous verses in the Bible and in various forms. The account in Ezekiel is only one of many.
Causes of poverty among rural women?
In our modern life and times, a woman can never make more than a man. This means that she will always be making less than she could and this results in poverty.
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Give some real examples of intersecting lines?
If you are talking about lay lines there are several in Scotland and Great Britian, a Scotish Castle in Edinbrugh that continues to Stonehenge. There is an intersection of these lines in New Mexico and in Central and South America.
These intersection of lay lines is said to have electromagnetic forces and can be a place of healing the physical body.
