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If laser technology was not used to create the intricate buildings of the past, then how did they achieve such precision with hammers and chisels?

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This just blew my mind. The Sphinx was buried in sand around 400 years after it was built, roughly 4500 years ago. In 1400 BC, Thutmose IV attempted to unbury the Sphinx but only managed to uncover its front paws. It would not be fully unburied until 1887 AD, meaning the Sphinx was mostly buried for

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Tibet - a cave in the mountains that only monks entered.

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In 1803, Japanese fishermen reportedly encountered a mysterious craft known as Utsuro-Bune off the coast of Hitachi province. Inside was a strange woman with pale skin, red hair, and an unknown language. The craft bore symbols resembling ancient hieroglyphs, sparking speculation about its origins.

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Angel dipictions, as described in the Bible

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“It is just a coincidence”—Expert

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That looks like a Giant petrified snake

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The megalithic stone blocks of Baalbek, specifically referred to as the Trilithon, represent a remarkable achievement in ancient engineering. These impressive blocks, carved and moved millenia ago each weigh around 800 to 1000 tons...

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Below is the very first (western) depiction of the Great Sphinx in 1579.

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In Sumerian mythology, creating humanity was a complex, evolving process. The gods began by forming the "black-headed ones" from clay and the blood of a sacrificed deity, but these early humans were not the final product. 🛠️ Before perfecting mankind, the gods likely experimented with various forms

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If laser technology was not used to create the intricate buildings of the past, then how did they achieve such precision with hammers and chisels?	1492
This just blew my mind. The Sphinx was buried in sand around 400 years after it was built, roughly 4500 years ago. In 1400 BC, Thutmose IV attempted to unbury the Sphinx but only managed to uncover its front paws. It would not be fully unburied until 1887 AD, meaning the Sphinx was mostly buried for	1135
Tibet - a cave in the mountains that only monks entered.	525
In 1803, Japanese fishermen reportedly encountered a mysterious craft known as Utsuro-Bune off the coast of Hitachi province. Inside was a strange woman with pale skin, red hair, and an unknown language. The craft bore symbols resembling ancient hieroglyphs, sparking speculation about its origins.	518
Angel dipictions, as described in the Bible	392
“It is just a coincidence”—Expert	382
That looks like a Giant petrified snake	224
The megalithic stone blocks of Baalbek, specifically referred to as the Trilithon, represent a remarkable achievement in ancient engineering. These impressive blocks, carved and moved millenia ago each weigh around 800 to 1000 tons...	185
Below is the very first (western) depiction of the Great Sphinx in 1579.	62
In Sumerian mythology, creating humanity was a complex, evolving process. The gods began by forming the "black-headed ones" from clay and the blood of a sacrificed deity, but these early humans were not the final product. 🛠️ Before perfecting mankind, the gods likely experimented with various forms	50