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The History of the Basilisk: Deadly Gaze or Myth?

What lies behind the legend of the basilisk’s deadly gaze and its origins remain shrouded in mystery and myth waiting to be uncovered.

Max Slaughter
March 8, 2026

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Spain

How Pilgrimage Routes and Folklore Paths Cross in Spain

Merging history, legend, and community, Spain’s pilgrimage and folklore paths reveal…

What if Monsters Team
July 12, 2026

The Early History Of The Singular Value Decomposition (1993) [Pdf]

Investigation & Science

The Early History Of The Singular Value Decomposition (1993) [Pdf]

A detailed look at the early history of the Singular Value Decomposition, highlighting…

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July 12, 2026

Will The Temp In Austin Be Above 76.99° On Jul 12, 2026 At 5Am EDT?

Future & Speculation

Will The Temp In Austin Be Above 76.99° On Jul 12, 2026 At 5Am EDT?

A market prediction indicates an 82% likelihood that Austin's temperature will be above…

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July 12, 2026

Show HN: Learn By Rebuilding Redis, Git, A Database From Scratch

Investigation & Science

Show HN: Learn By Rebuilding Redis, Git, A Database From Scratch

A developer shares a project on Show HN to learn by recreating Redis, Git, and a…

What if Monsters Team
July 12, 2026