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Posts 25108 Featured Image Majo Wo Mamoru Review

Review of the manga "Protecting the Witch": A heartwarming master-apprentice drama based on historical facts! A thorough explanation of the real-life doctor who challenged the witch hunts.

Have you ever heard the term "witch hunt"? In 16th-century Europe, tens of thousands of people were condemned as witches and killed due to superstition and mass panic—a time of madness. In that dark era, medicine and reason were used to confront superstition and end the witch hunts...

2026.09.30

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Posts 8805 Featured Image Cochineal Lac Shellac Differences

Are you actually eating them every day? The differences and dangers of insect-derived food colorings: cochineal, lac, and shellac.

In Japan, except in some regions, eating insects is extremely rare, and it's safe to say that it's almost unheard of among younger generations, especially in urban areas. While some advocate for insect consumption as a way to prepare for food shortages, cries of "Absolutely not!" are heard, mainly on social media. Even I, who work with insects...

2026.02.19

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Posts 18779 Featured Image Spice Myth Age Of Exploration

Is the theory that spices were used to mask the smell of rotten meat during the Age of Discovery a myth? A thorough explanation of the real reason.

I originally have a science background, but I enjoy reading world history content. I came across something interesting: the idea that spices (spices excluding stems, leaves, and flowers) don't have much antibacterial properties, and that "spices were used to mask the smell of rotten meat"...

2026.02.13

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Posts 18617 Featured Image Adlerian Psychology Scientific Evidence

Is Adlerian psychology dubious? A thorough examination using modern science to determine the extent of its scientific basis.

If we were to summarize Adlerian psychology in one sentence, it would be: "A psychology that fosters the ability to live in cooperation with others (community feeling) by choosing one's own life (self-determination), acting in accordance with one's purpose (teleology), and letting go of unnecessary control over others (separation of tasks)." However, his psychology...

2026.01.20

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Posts 16293 Featured Image Origin Of Rhythm And Meter

Why can humans move in rhythm? Unraveling the origins of 2/4, 4/4, and 3/4 time signatures from an evolutionary biology perspective.

When listening to music, singing, or dancing becomes a hobby, you naturally develop an interest in rhythm and time signatures. However, if you try to pinpoint the origins of this interest, you might find it difficult to answer. Often, we just naturally find ourselves moving to the rhythm...

2025.11.12

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Book Cover Of A Witch's Life In Mongol 1

Review of "Tenmaku no Jadougal Vol. 1": A masterpiece of historical manga depicting the harsh realities of medieval Islam and Mongolia, a story that will make you tremble at the sight of a cruel fate.

"Jadugal of the Tent" is a comic book by Tomato Soup depicting the life of Fatima Hatun. I read it as a fan of Tomato Soup's work, and I found it to be quite historically accurate, educational, and also an interesting story. This book would be suitable for those interested in medieval Islam and...

2023.06.03

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How can you best use Kaldi's sambal? Why do they use chili peppers native to Central and South America? I investigated this along with its history and food culture in Indonesia.

KALDI sells a spicy condiment called "Sambal" (JAN: 4515996938207) (as of November 13, 2022). Even after searching Japanese websites, I couldn't find a very good, traditional way to eat it, but it seems to be used in local cuisine...

2022.11.13

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Posts 1464 Featured Image Yamakawa World History App Review

The "Yamakawa World History Q&A" app is incredibly convenient because you can memorize anytime, anywhere! It's a new era of studying.

Hello everyone, did you know that there's an app called "Yamakawa One-Question-One-Answer World History" that contains all the questions from the book "Yamakawa One-Question-One-Answer World History"? Yamakawa One-Question-One-Answer World History Developer: Imagineer Co.,Ltd. ¥610 posted with AppReach Recently I've been using this...

2022.05.23

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