Zirkus Mond

I went of the Zirkus Mond shows called "What is Zirkus". It was fantastic.

One thing that surprised me was a handmade "robot" used during the performance. The presenter explained how circuses have always followed new technologies closely and turned them into art. In some ways, circuses have historically been early adopters of technology rather than followers.

Where Have All the Sparrows Gone?

Apparently Berlin's sparrow population is declining rapidly and nobody is completely sure why.

One theory I found interesting is that while adult sparrows can eat seeds and crumbs, baby sparrows depend almost entirely on insects during their first weeks of life. With insect populations collapsing due to pesticides and increasingly manicured urban environments, many chicks simply don't get enough food.

Urban colonies are also vulnerable to diseases such as Salmonella and avian malaria, especially when combined with pollution and noise.

The Gold Under an Indian Temple

I learned about the enormous treasure discovered in the vaults of an Indian temple.

The amounts involved are so large that estimates reach tens of billions of dollars in gold, jewels, coins, and artifacts accumulated over centuries of donations. The discovery triggered legal battles, security concerns, and debates about ownership and preservation.

One of those stories that sounds fictional until you realize it actually happened.

The Smithsonian on Unsplash

The Smithsonian has published around 1,000 images on Unsplash.

What surprised me is the scale of the institution itself. The Smithsonian isn't just a museum—it's 21 museums, libraries, research centers, and even a zoo.

Hundreds of years of art, science, culture, and history are now much easier to access and reuse.

Bromantane

I discovered Bromantane, a Russian drug originally developed for improving physical and mental performance.

It acts as both a stimulant and an anxiolytic, which is a strange combination. Unlike classical stimulants such as amphetamine, its exact mechanism is still not fully understood.

It's sometimes described as an "adaptogen" or "actoprotector", terms I had never encountered before.

Yogi Kazım

I came across the story of Yogi Kazım.

One of those unusual figures who seem to exist somewhere between performance art, spirituality, self-invention, and local legend. Definitely a rabbit hole worth exploring.

https://tam-museum.org/yogi-kazim

Yogi Kazim lived long and his own developed methods which are influced from Yoga and many other studies.