5 Mind-Blowing Discoveries Of 2023: From A Lost Necklace To A Royal Lavatory
The year 2023 has been a tremendous one for scientific and technical achievements, revealing discoveries that have taken the world by surprise.?From medical breakthroughs to extraordinary advances in space exploration, these discoveries have the potential to transform our knowledge of the world.?
These five discoveries not only astounded the globe but also opened up new realms of knowledge and creativity. These accomplishments will continue to affect the course of scientific discovery and inspire future generations to push the boundaries of human understanding.?
Here are five of the most remarkable discoveries that attracted the global audience in 2023, ranging from a lost necklace to a Royal lavatory.
1. Necklace Found in Ocean Bed?
From the wreckage of the ocean liner, a necklace containing a tooth from the prehistoric shark Megalodon was unearthed. Magellan, a deep-water exploration company, was attempting to make a full-size image of the ship.?
This debris, located at a depth of roughly 13,000 feet in the Atlantic Ocean, is the location of the tragic 1912 catastrophe.?
2.?A Royal Toilet?
Archaeologists discovered the world's oldest known flush toilet in February. This lavatory, coupled with a curved pipe, is thought to be approximately 2,400 years old and may have acted as a sign of status among China's elite class.
The discovery was uncovered beneath the ruins of a palace at the Yueyang archaeological site in the city of Xi'an.
3. AI Aids in Author Discovery
The identity of the author of a 17th-century Spanish play has been unearthed after centuries of secrecy. It was discovered that it was the work of famed author Felix Lope de Vega.?
The researchers used artificial intelligence (AI) technology to recognize authorship while transcribing around 1,300 anonymous papers and books and cross-referencing them against known works by various authors.?
4.?Stonehenge-Like Sanctuary?4,000 Years Old?
An ancient sanctuary dating back 4,000 years, similar to Stonehenge, has been uncovered in the eastern town of Rotterdam. Since 2017, archaeologists have been digging the Tiel site tirelessly, and their efforts have just unearthed this ancient sanctuary.?
According to the researchers, its design shows an intentional alignment with the sun during solstices.
5.?The Sword That?'Still Shines'?
In southern Germany, a beautifully maintained bronze sword thought to be almost 3,000 years old was uncovered. The sword is in such good shape that it "almost still shines."?
It had an octagonal hilt and was discovered in a burial where three people¡ªa man, a woman, and a boy¡ªwere laid to rest in quick succession.
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