BIZARRE: 3 | Mind Blowing Facts

Spread of cold sores traced back to Bronze Age boom in kissing

Research suggests spread of HSV-1 strain of herpes virus coincides with mass migration – and the cultural import of smooching – from Eurasia to Europe around 5,000 years ago

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2022

Spread of cold sores traced back to Bronze Age and advent of kissing – study

Research suggests the HSV-1 strain behind facial herpes arose in the wake of vast migrations of people from Eurasia to Europe around 5,000 years ago.

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2022

Unlocking secrets of dog domestication

Modern domesticated dogs appear to have roots in eastern Eurasia — though some have DNA that's been mixed up

Salon · Jul 15, 2022

Threat Perceptions and Self Declared Spheres of Influence Are Setting Stage in Eurasia

New Year in Europe started with tension and active diplomacy. While the huge Russian military build-up near the borders of Ukraine led to speculations about the possibility of an invasion, Russia claimed it is threatened. It sought security guarantees and delivered its demands in writing to the USA and NATO.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 18, 2022