A map-video showing the brief history of the world’s key religions – Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism.
A 5,000-year-old piece of chewing gum, one of the oldest ever to be discovered, has been found by a British archaeology student.
The discovery of the Neolithic gum, made from birch bark tar, was made by Sarah Pickin, 23, during an excavation in Yli-Ii, Finland. The gum had tooth prints in it. [Guardian]
Chewing gums have been used in Ancient Greece, made from the resin of the mastic tree. Some historians actually suggested that the use of chewing gum could date back to 9,000 years ago in Europe, but no solid findings are discovered yet.
Modern day’s chewing gum is evolved from the American Indians who chewed resin made from the sap of spruce trees. Attempts were made around 1850s in US to commercialize chewing gum; the real success came in late 1860s when chicle was introduce as the raw material.
Most chewing gum companies these days have switched to synthetic gum bases, only a few are still using 100% chicle.
The New 7 Wonders of the World is finally revealed in Portugal on July 7, 2007.
Some people might argue that this is a personal project (project history) that is not recognized by UNESCO and other important organizations; while some others might question the agenda of the creator Bernard Weber has.
For me… whatever agenda that the creator Bernard Weber has, this is a successful and fun event. If this is indeed a self-promotion or profit making saga by Weber, I would say he works wonder with his daring idea, kudos for that. Besides, no harm is done.
So here it is, the New 7 Wonders of the World (sort by alphabet)…
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