Christmas traditions: In Catalonia, a man is pooping in the nativity scene
It's supposed to bring good luck!
Dr. Andrei Mihai is a geophysicist and founder of ZME Science. He has a Ph.D. in geophysics and archaeology and has completed courses from prestigious universities (with programs ranging from climate and astronomy to chemistry and geology). He is passionate about making research more accessible to everyone and communicating news and features to a broad audience.
It's supposed to bring good luck!
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Don't eat the pink snow.
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Finally, a use for wasps.
It's still beautiful to this day.
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It was a fishy affair.
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Time, he stressed, is running out.
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An unprecedented finding in the area.
Careful with that insect repellant.