What is the Rosicrucian Order?

ILLUSTRATES Alberto Rocha It is a mystical and philosophical group spread across the planet that aims to teach members about the mysteries of the world and about themselves. Just as the Catholic Church has parishes with different names and styles,…

What happens if we eat wood, stone or glass?

ILLUSTRATES Marcio de Castro QUESTION Beatriz Chiavegatti, Sao Jose do Rio Preto, SP Objects with these materials can cut or perforate the digestive tract (which would require surgical intervention) or even cause suffocation and obstruct breathing, depending on their volume.…

How did jiu-jitsu come about?

Jiu-jitsu emerged in Japan over 3,600 years ago. It is speculated that it has the same origins as wushu, or kung fu, created in China. In jiu-jitsu, the body is used as leverage to knock down or neutralize larger enemies…

Do priests receive salary?

Yes. Priests of the Catholic Church receive the congrua, monthly remuneration to cover personal expenses, such as leisure and shopping. Basic needs, such as housing, food and medical insurance, are paid for by the parish. The salary varies according to…

What was the punk movement?

It was a Music style created in the 70’s and the culture around it. Emerged in New York from 1974when concert hall goers CBGB and the underground scene (drug users, street poets, transsexuals and others) formed and supported bands that…