Crystal Properties and Atherosclerosis Factors

The video explores Viking navigation, highlighting their use of a legendary Sunstone, possibly Icelandic Spar, to navigate sunless seas. This crystal, found in a 16th-century shipwreck, has unique properties that aid navigation. The video also discusses atherosclerosis in mummies, revealing that heart disease is not just a modern issue. Despite varied diets and lifestyles, mummies from different eras and regions showed similar artery clogging, suggesting age-related calcium buildup. The episode concludes with a call to subscribe for more updates.

What natural phenomenon did Vikings reportedly use to navigate through foggy seas?

• Sunstone

• Magnetic fields

• Star patterns

• Ocean currents

What did the Viking legend claim about the origin of people?

• Made from clay

• Made from Driftwood

• Descended from gods

• Born from the sea

What is the name of the crystal found on a 16th-century English shipwreck?

• Quartz

• Icelandic Spar

• Amethyst

• Diamond

What unique property does Icelandic Spar possess?

• Double refraction of light

• Magnetic attraction

• Water solubility

• Heat resistance

What did the physicists from the University of Ren conclude about the crystal?

• It was used for decoration

• It was a trade item

• It was a solar compass

• It was a religious artifact

What did CT scans reveal about the arteries of mummies?

• They were as clogged as modern arteries

• They were more flexible than modern arteries

• They were free of any blockages

• They had unique patterns not seen today

What is the primary cause of death related to atherosclerosis in the developed world?

• Infectious diseases

• Cancer

• Heart attacks and strokes

• Accidents

Which group showed more signs of atherosclerosis according to the study?

• Children

• Elderly

• Middle-aged individuals

• Young adults

What lifestyle factor is often blamed for atherosclerosis but was not the sole cause in mummies?

• High sugar intake

• Sedentary lifestyle

• High salt intake

• Excessive exercise

What factor is suggested to be inherent in the development of atherosclerosis?

• Genetics

• Age

• Exercise

• Diet