4 Amazing Animals with Super Abilities

Do you believe in the theory of evolution as revealed by scientists such as Charles Darwin? If yes, would you agree that living things that exist today can survive thanks to evolution. Evolution makes plants and animals can adapt to the environment.

Speaking of evolution, the process of change originated from mutations that occur in living bodies. For you who forgot, mutations are changes in genes that result in changes in the body. Interestingly, in several animals, there is a process of mutation and evolution make them have super abilities. Here are some examples.

1. Lightning-speed Stomps of Secretary Birds

No, this is not a bird that lives in the office. Secretary Bird (Sagittarius Serpentarius) is a species of large birds from Africa, and even become a state symbol of South Africa. 

Secretary bird with its lightning-speed stomps. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1cweLD)

The ability of this bird is lightning spped and super strength stomp equal to self-defense experts. Yes, secretary birds only takes 15 milliseconds to launch a kick strength of 400 kilograms.

This capability is derived from the long mutation process after the birds choose to make a poisonous snake as its main prey. Fights with venomous snakes for thousands of years to make the legs strong and fast so that the Secretary birds can kill quickly before it got bitten and exposed to the venom.

2. Chopsticks Teeth of Naked Mole Rat

These types of mice looks disgusting because almost no hair on its body. But make no mistake, the naked mole-rat (Heterocephalus Glaber) this proved not to be affected by cancer and live longer, up to 30 years!  

Naked mole rat. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1cweZV)

Staying in the ground forcing the rat to evolve, especially the teeth. Not many know when naked mole teeth sticking out of its mouth that can move on their own. Yes, that's right, like chopsticks.

This unique capability makes naked mole can dig faster hot and humid soil at its habitat in Africa. In addition, these mice could also run backwards (without looking) as fast as running towards the front. In addition, these mice could also run backwards (without looking) as fast as running towards the front.

3. Clean Itself Eggs of Guillemot Birds

Guillemot birds (Cepphus sp.) live around the beach or cliffs as well as live in colonies that the number of members to nearly millions of birds. High density of 'population' clear lead to big problems, such as dirt lots everywhere to even mounting. 

Guillemot birds. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1cweiU)

Naturally these conditions dangerous for eggs, which incidentally has pores to breathe chicks in it. Piled dirt could certainly lead candidate dead bird in the egg.

Well, evolution is taking an important role once again. Guillemot eggs from the time they became more waterproof, so every dirt that fell on it will quickly slip and fall. Based on research, the egg shells of Guillemot bird has a hydrophobic coating similar to the lotus leaf. This layer helps the egg to clean itself.

4. Rock Climbing abilities of Loricariidae Catfish

In the Orinoco river in Venezuela inland, scientists discovered a new species of catfish with super abilities, not just get out of the water but also to climb rocks! The species belonging to the Loricariidae family is claimed to have never been seen before in other parts of the Earth.  

Loricariidae catfish. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1cweql)

The Loricariidae catfish can climb the rock because it has a large suction mouth which can be embedded in the rock and a pair of strong fins like legs. Amazingly, this catfish fins can move on their own either step back or forward.

The ability to climb and walk, makes the Loricariidae catfish get out of the river looking for another water source during the dry season, or climbing the rocks when the floods hit. This capability can only be achieved through a process of evolution from ordinary catfish up to like Loricariidae now. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MERDEKA.COM]

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Dacoit, the Ultimate Road Machine

Once when I was browsing to see the pictures of unique motorcycle on the internet. My mouse pointer stopped for a moment on an image of futuristic motorcycle concept. The unique shape makes me interested to know more about this concept.

Then I browse again to find the data and information which can resolve my curiosity. It's not a lot of data and information that I received about the concept of this bike. Only a few sites that provide concise information as well as several image rendering. Well, those futuristic motorcycle concept, named 'Dacoit.'

Ready to deal with street thugs? The Dacoit is your bike then! (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1cwX60)

This motorcycle concept made more over thirteen years ago by an India-born independent designer named Nithin Kosha who currently lives in Switzerland. Its sympathy for motorcycles inspired him to create the sketches of a futuristic concept more than five years ago, but the drawing has never reached its high expectations so the project gathered some dust until inspiration struck.

Front three quarter of the Dacoit motorcycle concept by Nithin Kosha. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1cwY6A)

According to him, the original spark for this concept had come from seeing a hooded man. When viewing the front portion of the bike, you can see an evil figure whose eyes/headlights are peeping from underneath the hood. Then he named the concept as 'Dacoit,' which taken from an old Hindi word for a class of robbers in India who act in gangs and are usually armed and dangerous.

Left side view of the Dacoit motorcycle concept by Nithin Kosha. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1cwX9Q)

Top view of the Dacoit motorcycle concept by Nithin Kosha. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1cwY6A)

In addition to the masked-man form at the front end, the seat back rest was inspired by a shark's fin. The animal theme continues: "The back of the bike is short to enhance the 'man sitting on an engine' concept and to give it an evil Hyena-like feel." But unfortunately, no real details are available to tell us what kind of powerplant the bike could sport.

Freshly designed and featuring all the required finishing touches, the Dacoit Concept is alive only in its designer’s computer, but waiting for that great opportunity coming from a big motorcycle maker with great plans for the future or that's fine considering that this is really just a styling exercise.

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of two-wheeled monster and stay alive with the true safety riding. God will forgive Your sins.... *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | NITHIN DESIGN | CG SOCIETY | FASTER AND FASTER | MOTOBLOG | AUTOBLOG | TOPSPEED]

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Audi was developing a nuclear-powered car?

Researchs conducted by automotive manufacturers are unlimited, they continue to compete to create an eco-friendly cars with renewable energy sources. And a Russian designer named Grigory Gorin thinks the answer could be nuclear fusion, which he shows off in the Audi nuclear-powered concept car.

Audi nuclear-powered car concept named 'Mesarthim F-Tron Quattro' by Grigory Gorin. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1cwir2)

As quoted from Motor1, this concept car is named Mesarthim F-Tron Quattro and is named after the Mesarthim star system in the Aries constellation. It’s a fittingly complicated name for a car.

And if the manufacturer agree on the concept car and then doing research and successful, then the F-Tron Quattro became the first car in the world that carries nuclear power.

Left side view of Audi Mesarthim F-Tron Quattro concept car by Grigory Gorin. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1cwir2)

Car of the future uses the reaction scheme of nuclear reactor and some plasma injectors which produces steam through the heat reactor. The steam will drive a turbine to drive the heat generator.

The generator charges the batteries located at the front and along the sides of the car, and the batteries, in turn, power the wheel-mounted electric motors. Flywheels help acceleration and power the plasma injectors, while condensers ensure the steam can be reused, making the whole set-up a closed system.

Cross section view of Audi Mesarthim F-Tron Quattro concept car by Grigory Gorin. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1cwir2)

By using 3D-printed monocoque chassis from a lightweight metal alloy with polymers for added support. It encloses the powertrain so closely that it can only be accessed by removing sections of the detachable chassis.

Rear side view of Audi Mesarthim F-Tron Quattro concept car by Grigory Gorin. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1cwir2)

There’s also a magnetic hydro-dynamic system that uses a tank of magnetic fluid mounted beneath the car to reach with a magnetic road surface to create downforce and improve handling.

Definitely don’t expect to see anything like this on the road anytime soon. Because it need very high costs for infrastructure, not like to building the infrastructure of the hydrogen-powered cars. Currently this is just a dream, and only exists in its designer laptop. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MOTOR1 | BOLDRIDE]

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Paracas skulls are not thought to be a human skull, mystery continues

Paracas desert located in Pisco Province on the south coast of Peru. In 1928, a Peruvian archaeologist named Julio Tello discovered something most mysterious in a barren desert. During the archaeological excavations at the time, Tello discovered an ancient tomb complex which confuses him.

The Paracas elongated skulls on display at Museo Regional de Ica. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1cv0jp)

In this mysterious tomb, Tello discovered a series of the most controversial human corpses that might change our perception. Corpses in ancient tombs were several skulls with the largest ever elongated head found on the planet, which eventually referred to as The Paracas skulls. Peruvian archaeologists have discovered more than 300 mysterious skull believed to be at least 3,000 years.

A Paracas skull left compared to an alien grey and an ancient man with elongated skull. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1cv0qs)

If the super-long skull is still quite mysterious, then the skull DNA analysis report recently increasingly confusing and hard to believe, that completely defy the knowledge related to the process of evolution and the origin of human.

Indeed, until now there are still some tribes in Africa who are still using the "headband" tradition that tapered to the rear. But this is happening in Africa and not in the Americas, and between the size of the skull of the body was proportionately alias not shorter. However, the head deformation like this one can only change its form, can not change its size, in addition, the weight or volume of the brain and all forms of normal human skull.

Are the Paracas skulls the result of artificial head binding? Or is it possible that they belonged to an ancient species lost to history? (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1cv0jp)

The Paracas skulls, especially in the cranium size is very large, at least 25% larger, and weighs up to 60% heavier than ordinary human skull. The researchers believe that the properties of the enlargement of the top and back of the skull is not possible can be generated through the tradition of head bindings, like the opinion of some other scientists in many literatures.

The Paracas skulls structure is not the same, on a normal human skull there are two parietal plates separated from each other through the sagittal suture, while at the Paracas skull parietal only one plate. This peculiar skull characteristic, make the mystery of Paracas skulls increasingly elusive for decades, researchers are still not sure what exactly the creature they have in the past.

Several of the Paracas Skulls that were sent for DNA testing. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1cv0jp)

Juan Navarro, the owner and director of the local museum, which is named after the Paracas History Museum, which stores a collection of the Paracas skulls, allowing sampling of five skulls. These samples consisted of hair, including the roots, teeth, skull and skin, and samples from three skull is then sent to geneticists, although geneticists were told the samples were from an ancient mummy, to avoid any preconceptions.

According to Brien Foerster, an ancient expert human who revealed the findings of geneticists about the Paracas elongated skulls, the mitochondrial DNA is inherited from the mother and shown unknown mutation and is not generated by anyone in the world, either primates or animals found around the planet Earth. Mutations that have been observed in the Paracas skull samples showed that researchers are dealing with what is really a new "human-like being," because it is so different from Homo sapiens, Neanderthals or Denisovans.

According to a related report, the Paracas skulls structure are very much different biologically, so it was impossible that the result of interbreeding with the human species is not the same. The impact was huge.

"I'm not sure if he could be categorized as an" evolutionary tree" or in the evolutionary lineage that we know," wrote geneticist. So who are these mysterious creatures? And what exactly makes them look very much different from normal humans in general? Could they be of extraterrestrial origin?

The test report can not remove all theoretical possibilities. The only one we known so far, that there are still many things that can not be understood by researchers, historians and scientists. However, most likely in the end we will know whether the humans are the only intelligent species in the universe. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | EXPRESS | ANCIENT CODE]

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Compact Russian Foldable Off-Road Motorcycle

Rugged Innovation - Off-road motorcycles have a unique appeal, particularly for enthusiasts seeking adventure in challenging terrains. Among the various models available, the Taurus 2×2 stands out as a fascinating machine, designed to cater to the needs of those who want both versatility and practicality in their motorcycle. Manufactured in Russia, the Taurus 2×2 is a remarkable example of innovation, combining a simple design with the ability to tackle tough and muddy paths.

Taurus 2x2 motorcycle has two 12-inch wide, 25-inch diameter fat wheels provide traction and suspension. (Picture from: NewAtlas)

The Taurus 2×2 is not your typical off-road bike. This motorcycle comes with a two-wheeled drive system, giving it the ability to navigate through rugged landscapes while providing the flexibility that riders desire. One of the defining features of this bike is its compact and lightweight structure. Despite its minimalistic design, the Taurus 2×2 is equipped with impressive features that enable it to conquer even the most difficult off-road conditions. With two large wheels measuring 12 inches in width and 25 inches in diameter, it’s built to handle rough terrain effectively.

Taurus 2x2 disassembles in minutes with its hinged front end. (Picture from: NewAtlas)

What makes this motorcycle even more interesting is the variety of engine options available. Each engine choice significantly affects the bike’s overall weight and performance. For instance, with a 210cc engine, the Taurus 2×2 weighs approximately 82 kilograms. Riders who opt for a smaller engine may enjoy an even lighter motorcycle, offering greater maneuverability without compromising on its off-road capabilities.

Taurus 2x2 disassembles quickly to fit in the back of the car. (Picture from: NewAtlas)

Designed with a sturdy and manly aesthetic, the Taurus 2×2 isn't intended for competitive racing. It offers only two speeds, and its maximum speed reaches a modest 35 km/h. This is a bike meant for leisurely exploration, rather than high-speed adventures. Furthermore, the manufacturer advises keeping the tire pressure under 3 psi due to the absence of a suspension system, further highlighting its focus on handling rather than speed or comfort.

One of the most impressive features of the Taurus 2×2 is its ability to be disassembled and reassembled with ease. In just five minutes, the motorcycle can be taken apart, making it incredibly convenient for storage or transport. The reassembly process is quick, ensuring that you can get back on the road without much hassle. This innovative design feature adds to its practicality, making it ideal for those who need a bike that’s easy to carry and store when necessary.

Taurus 2x2 motorcycle has no suspension or rigid, but ultra fat tires run at low pressures. (Picture from: NewAtlas)

About the price, Taurus 2×2 has officially started to produce the off-road motorcycles. They sell this bike at a price of 75 thousand Russian rubles or equivalent to Rp.14 million. Unfortunately, the company does not yet provide this bike on the international market. If you are interested, please fly and buy it in Russia.

While the Taurus 2×2 may not be widely available outside Russia yet, its potential for adventure and practical design make it a bike worth considering for off-road enthusiasts. Whether you’re an avid explorer looking for a reliable two-wheeled companion for rough terrains or someone who values a motorcycle with flexible storage and transport options, the Taurus 2×2 offers a compelling solution. Its design, performance, and affordability make it a standout in the world of off-road motorcycles.

Kept spur your adrenaline on the power of two-wheeled monster and stay alive with the true safety riding. God will forgive Your sins.... *** [EKA [08082016] | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | MOTO 2x2 | NEW ATLAS ]

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Tribute to the history of Aero cars

Aero was a Czechoslovak automobile, manufactured between 1929 and 1947 by a well-known aircraft and car-body company owned by Dr. Kabes in Praha-Vysocany. Now Aero Vodochody produces aircraft only. Many famous drivers won at many events with the Aero cars including a third in category on the 1934 Monte Carlo Rally.

Aero Vision Gran Turismo by Michael Jelinek. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1ctS99)

Due to Kazunori Yamauchi has challenged automakers to design supercars for GT6 video game, but it doesn’t mean other car designers can’t join the crowd to show off their concept car, like Michal Jelinek made an attempt to design his own version of a virtual racing car under the brand Aero.

Front three quarter of Aero Vision Gran Turismo by Michael Jelinek. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1ctS99)

Rear three quarter of Aero Vision Gran Turismo by Michael Jelinek. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1ctS99)

Aero Vision Gran Turismo is a tribute to the history of Aero cars, it features cocoon shaped cockpit where the body structure plays the role as the main frame, an exoskeleton while serving as a set of wings and spoilers to provide optimum ground effect and aerodynamics. The electric powertrain is fully distributed directly to all 4 wheels.

Rear view of Aero Vision Gran Turismo by Michael Jelinek. (Picture from: http://adf.ly/1ctS99)

Indeed, this car is still an imaginary car and if we've seen from its futuristic concept was very interesting, then this car deserves got an appreciation. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | TUVIE]

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