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10 historical riddles, which scientists cannot explain. From 6 to 10

Some of the events that occurred many centuries ago, often have only to guess, as historical evidence simply did not survive. We have gathered the most amazing secrets of our planet, which are still trying to unravel both scholars and fans of fiction.

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6. Greek fire

In the era of the Middle Ages, the Byzantines had a mysterious weapon that they still can not guess. The fleet had a so-called “Greek fire”: a jet of fire flew out of the copper pipe and destroyed everything in its path. The fire did not extinguish even the water, on the surface of the sea it still continued to burn. The Byzantines kept secret the composition of their weapons, and the alchemists, and then the scientists, worked on the solution of its components.

7. The Salem Witch Hunt

It is still unknown what exactly happened in 1692 in the city of Salem (Massachusetts, USA). The girls and young girls of the town began to behave insanely: they shouted, made inhuman sounds, took strange poses. In the end, it was decided that the girls were sent to damage the witches, several of the culprits were thrown into prison and then executed. The investigation lasted for almost a year, and it was a real witch hunt: 19 people were hanged, one man was crushed with stones, and about two hundred people were imprisoned. They were all accused of witchcraft.

So what are the causes of the madness of young women? Scientists disagree: someone calls the cause of poisoning, because of which the girls had hallucinations, someone believes that they have a special form of encephalitisSo what are the causes of the madness of young women? Scientists disagree: someone calls the cause of poisoning, because of which the girls had hallucinations, someone believes that they have a special form of encephalitis.

8. Ship «Sea Bird»

Another inexplicable story about a ghost ship. In 1760, the ship went to Newport from Honduras. When the ship was already approaching its destination, it did not stop at all. The locals crowded the coast in anticipation of a catastrophe: the “Sea bird” was walking right on the reefs, a clash seemed inevitable. However, unexpectedly, the vessel was picked up by a wave and carried out on land, and without any damage. But it is surprising not only the miraculous salvation of the ship, but the absence of the crew: there was no one on the ship. At the same time, everything on board was untouched: lunch was on the table, and a coffee pot was boiling on the stove. How quietly the team got away is unknown. And later there was no news about the crew.

9. Shroud with the face of Christ

The Shroud of Turin is one of the greatest Christian relics. According to legend, it was in her that the body of Jesus was wrapped after all his sufferings and death. A few centuries later, the face of Christ appeared on the shroud. However, scientists are still arguing about the origin of this linen cloth. So, some analyzes showed that the fabric was produced in the XIV century.

10. Easter Island Statues

Huge monolithic statues carved out of stone, created in the XII-XV centuries. There are about nine hundred of them on the island, most of them weigh about 5 tons, and they reach 3-5 meters in height. But there are more statues: about 40 statues weigh more than ten tons. So the question remains: how did these giant moai move?

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