Geodes and gems have a way of surprising us. These rocks, ranging from rainbow crystals to heart-shaped amethysts, show that you can never be too sure what you'll find when you crack them open. One of the most recent unexpected discoveries is a pair of Cookie Monster twins in a Brazilian agate. With the assistance of Lucas Fassari, gem collector Mike Bowers discovered the rock … [Read more...] about Geologists Discover Agate With Cookie Monster Hidden Inside When Split Open
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Japan’s “Killing Stone,” Which Is Said To Have Held a Chaotic Demon For 1,000 Years, Has Split In Half
As if 2022 didn't already have enough bad omens, an ancient Japanese mythology has reared its dreadful head. The Sessho-seki death stone, which was thought to imprison the spirit of a vengeful demon from the outer world, has cracked in half. The Sessho-seki stone, a gigantic volcanic rock supposed to instantly kill anyone who touches it, is firmly rooted in Japanese … [Read more...] about Japan’s “Killing Stone,” Which Is Said To Have Held a Chaotic Demon For 1,000 Years, Has Split In Half