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The Sinister Silence of Dayaknese

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Covered by thick tropical forests, Borneo is one of the most captivating tourist destinations in the world. It offers not only breathtaking natural beauty but also a rich tapestry of mystic stories that add to its allure. It is widely known among tourists who have visited Borneo that many have heard tales of the Dayak people's spiritual powers—an inexplicable force that granted Dayak warriors extraordinary strength, enabling them to defeat their enemies. But if these stories are true, how did they gain such powers? To explore this mystery, I recommend watching a chilling video about the Dayak war in Sampit. The video delves into the fierce battles fought by the Dayak warriors, though it doesn’t elaborate on the enemies they faced or the reasons behind the conflict. According to the video, during the war, the Dayak warriors were said to have possessed incredible powers, granting them unmatched stamina and immunity. There were even rumors that these powers enabled their Mandau (the...

Beauteous Medieval English

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Just a few hours ago I tried to find some Medieval stuff in order to get information for my Introduction British History subject. During my research, I found this cool stuff, 19 Medievals Words That We Should Definitely Bring Back. I don't know how this old language sounds like by the native speaker. But I think it's very cool if we hear it again in our daily conversation. So let's check it out. 1. Hither (here): Come hither!  2. Privy (restroom): Where is the privy? I drank too many Bud Light Platinums.  3. Perchance (perhaps): Perchance Steve will text you back. Wouldn’t bet it on it though. 4. Bubble-bow (a lady’s pocketbook): Michael Kors makes the best bubble-bows. 5. Prithee (please): I really like that Mike Posner song “Prithee Don’t Go.”  6. Anon (later on): I’ll see you anon, or I’ll see you another time. 7. Wind-Sucker (a jealous person): Ever since I got engaged to Th...