How did magazines come about?

The first magazine appeared in Germany, in 1663, and had such a long name that it certainly took a lot of work to be fitted to the cover: Erbauliche Monaths-Unterredungen, something like “Edifying Monthly Discussions”. It is no coincidence that…

How an obsessed brain works

illustrates Lalan Bessoni edition Felipe van Deursen THE OBSESSED BRAIN The cases shown here are little studied by science. But there are some clues How it works There are dozens of obsessions and compulsions. But not all are researched in…

What is the Jewish golem?

Illustrates Horacio GamaEdition Felipe van Deursen ATTENTION: Hidden images!Use red-lens glasses to see them REPORT “SUPERNATURAL RITUALS”– voodoo doll– Ritual of Necromancy– Offering to the orixás– Wiccan ceremony– Islamic exorcism– Hindu black magic Religion – JudaismEmergence – 10th century BC,…

How does a poker game work?

Question from the reader – Andressa Melo, Feira de Santana, BA 1. The table can have between two and ten players. The first step is to define who distributes the cards (dealer). For this, everyone takes cards from the cake.…

What is studied in demonology?

COMPLEX SCIENCEThe word «demon» comes from the Greek and referred to a power contained in good and bad souls. Demonology is dedicated to researching the characteristics of different demons, according to the beliefs of each religion. The study analyzes reports…