Imrul Hasan, Author at Revlox

“Hotel California”: A Love Letter to Aleister Crowley and Satanism – Or Just a Rock Classic Misunderstood?

22Oct

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Music

“Hotel California”: A Love Letter to Aleister Crowley and Satanism – Or Just a Rock Classic Misunderstood?

Since its release in 1977, the Eagles’ “Hotel California” has been regarded as one of the greatest rock songs ever written—an atmospheric, poetic, and enigmatic track that invites endless interpretation. But beneath its lush guitar solos and haunting lyrics lies a shadowy rumor that refuses to die: Was "Hotel California" secretly a love letter to Aleister Crowley and Satanism? For decades, listeners have dissected the song’s cryptic lines, gothic imagery, and spiritual overtones, drawing connections to the occult, secret societies, and the notorious British occultist Aleister Crowley. Despite denials from the band, the legend persists. Let’s explore the theory, its origins, and the strange symbolism that continues to fuel this unsettling urban legend. The Lyrics: A Gothic Puzzl...

Gloomy Sunday: The Melancholy Melody That Became the “Hungarian Suicide Song”

22Oct

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Music

Gloomy Sunday: The Melancholy Melody That Became the “Hungarian Suicide Song”

In 1933, as the world trembled beneath the weight of the Great Depression and the rise of fascism, a mournful melody emerged from the heart of Budapest, Hungary. Written by composer Rezső Seress and later paired with lyrics by poet László Jávor, the song was titled simply: "Szomorú Vasárnap"—Gloomy Sunday. It was meant to capture the soul’s anguish, a lamentation of lost love and existential sorrow. But what began as a sorrowful ballad soon took on a far darker reputation. Over the decades, “Gloomy Sunday” has been linked—rightly or wrongly—to a wave of suicides across Hungary, Europe, and even America. So deeply has this association taken root that the song became known as the “Hungarian Suicide Song,” inspiring bans, haunting urban legends, and a legacy cloaked in dread. But is there ...

Climate-Adaptive Clothing: The Future of Fashion That Reacts to the Weather

22Oct

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Fashion, Nature

Climate-Adaptive Clothing: The Future of Fashion That Reacts to the Weather

Imagine stepping outside on a cool morning wrapped in a jacket that gently warms you, only for that same fabric to open tiny vents as the afternoon heat rises.Or running in a shirt that senses humidity and wicks sweat faster before you even realize you're hot. Welcome to the rapidly emerging world of climate-adaptive clothing—where fashion meets biotechnology, materials science, and artificial intelligence to create garments that react to environmental changes in real time. No longer just a dream of sci-fi novels, climate-adaptive clothing is reshaping how we think about apparel—transforming garments from passive coverings into smart, responsive partners. What Is Climate-Adaptive Clothing? Climate-adaptive clothing refers to apparel made from materials or embedded with technolo...

Where Time Loses Its Meaning: The Quiet End of the Universe

22Oct

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Science

Where Time Loses Its Meaning: The Quiet End of the Universe

When we think of time, we imagine it as an unstoppable current, always moving forward, always carrying us into the future. We measure it with ticking clocks, the rise and fall of the sun, the beating of our hearts. Time feels real because life, energy, and movement fill our world. But what happens when the universe itself grows old, when all events cease, and when the cosmos becomes so still that change itself disappears? In the far future, beyond the lifetimes of stars, galaxies, and even black holes, physicists suggest the universe will reach a final state known as the heat death. In this cold, silent future, time itself may lose its meaning. Time as We Know It Time, in physics, is not a mysterious flow but a measure of change. We perceive it because: Stars are born a...

22Oct

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Philosophy

The Triumph of Being Over Nothingness

At the heart of philosophy lies one of its oldest and most haunting questions: “Why is there something rather than nothing?” As Martin Heidegger once wrote, this is not a question of curiosity alone—it is the foundation of thought itself. Being is not simply the collection of things that exist, but the very horizon that allows existence to be experienced, questioned, and given meaning. Nothingness, on the other hand, haunts thought like a shadow. It cannot sustain itself, for to even speak of “nothing” is to presuppose the presence of Being. It is the silent background against which Being makes itself known. Heidegger’s Question: Why Something, Not Nothing? Heidegger reframed philosophy around the primacy of Being. Unlike traditional metaphysics, which often sought to categorize...

Time Dilation Explained: Why a 5-Year Space Trip at 99% the Speed of Light Means 35 Years Pass on Earth

16Oct

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Science

Time Dilation Explained: Why a 5-Year Space Trip at 99% the Speed of Light Means 35 Years Pass on Earth

Few concepts in physics are as fascinating—and as counterintuitive—as time dilation. Rooted in Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity, time dilation explains how the passage of time depends on your relative speed and the strength of gravity. While time on Earth seems absolute, relativity shows that clocks can tick at different rates depending on how you move through spacetime. To make this real, let’s consider a thought experiment: 👉 You leave Earth at age 15 in a spaceship traveling at 99% of the speed of light (0.99c). You spend 5 years on this journey, measured by your own clock onboard. When you return, you’re only 20 years old—but your friends on Earth are now over 50 years old. How is this possible? Let’s break it down step by step. The Science of Time Dilation Einstein’...

The Pistol Shrimp: Nature’s Tiny Underwater Powerhouse

16Oct

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Nature

The Pistol Shrimp: Nature’s Tiny Underwater Powerhouse

In the vastness of Earth’s oceans, some of the most extraordinary creatures are not the largest or most fearsome but the smallest and most unexpected. One such marvel is the pistol shrimp, also known as the snapping shrimp. Barely a few centimeters long, this unassuming crustacean carries within its claw one of nature’s most remarkable—and violent—natural weapons. What makes the pistol shrimp so fascinating is not its size, strength, or even appearance, but its mastery of physics. With a single snap of its claw, it can unleash shockwaves, generate temperatures comparable to the surface of the sun, and produce flashes of light—all in a fraction of a millisecond. The pistol shrimp is a living demonstration of how evolution can turn a simple appendage into a devastating weapon. Anat...

Humbug: The X-Files’ Perfect Blend of Comedy, Poignancy, and Far-Out ’90s Culture

16Oct

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TV Shows

Humbug: The X-Files’ Perfect Blend of Comedy, Poignancy, and Far-Out ’90s Culture

Few television shows have had the cultural impact of The X-Files, a series that seamlessly blended mystery, horror, and science fiction while exploring the unknown. But beyond the government conspiracies, alien abductions, and terrifying monsters, The X-Files also had an incredible ability to balance humor and heart, and no episode exemplifies this better than Season 2, Episode 20: “Humbug.” Written by Darin Morgan, one of the show’s most celebrated writers, Humbug was a bold departure from the usual tone of The X-Files. Instead of focusing solely on eerie suspense, the episode offered something completely different—a surreal, self-aware, and oddly poignant dive into a world of circus freaks, sideshow performers, and societal outcasts. It was The X-Files at its most experimental, yet also...

66-Million-Year-Old Fossilized Vomit Unveiled: A Prehistoric Mystery from the Cretaceous Seas

16Oct

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Earth

66-Million-Year-Old Fossilized Vomit Unveiled: A Prehistoric Mystery from the Cretaceous Seas

Paleontologists in Denmark have made a bizarre yet groundbreaking discovery—a 66-million-year-old fossilized vomit, known as regurgitalite. This rare find offers an extraordinary glimpse into the ancient food chain of the Cretaceous period, when dinosaurs roamed the Earth and marine predators ruled the seas. Discovered by Peter Bennicke at Stevns Klint, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its rich fossil deposits, the specimen contains the remains of sea lilies, suggesting that a prehistoric fish or shark ate and then vomited up its meal. This discovery sheds new light on prehistoric predator-prey interactions and how marine ecosystems functioned just before the mass extinction event that wiped out the dinosaurs. What Exactly Is Regurgitalite? Regurgitalite is the fossilized ...

Attempted Assassination of Ronald Reagan: A Nation Held Its Breath as a New Presidency Faced Gunfire

16Oct

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Crime

Attempted Assassination of Ronald Reagan: A Nation Held Its Breath as a New Presidency Faced Gunfire

On the afternoon of March 30, 1981, just 69 days into his presidency, Ronald Reagan was shot outside the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., in an assassination attempt that nearly claimed his life and shook the nation to its core. The would-be assassin, John Hinckley Jr., fired six bullets in under two seconds, striking the president and three others. The attack tested the resolve of the newly elected president, reshaped how the Secret Service operated, and introduced America to a young man driven not by ideology—but by a disturbing obsession with actress Jodie Foster. The attempted assassination of Ronald Reagan is remembered not only for the stunning speed and resilience of the president’s recovery but also for the bizarre and tragic psychology behind the shooter’s motive. ...

The Narrow Gate of Existence: Life as a Statistical Miracle

14Oct

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Philosophy

The Narrow Gate of Existence: Life as a Statistical Miracle

Some people live long lives filled with stories, achievements, and memories. Others pass too soon, their lives cut short by chance, illness, or tragedy. A few depart only moments after birth, leaving behind grief but also a brief glimpse of meaning in the eyes of those who held them. Yet perhaps the most humbling truth is this: the vast majority of possible lives never come into existence at all. As evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins once noted, the odds of any one sperm fertilizing an egg are staggeringly slim—about one in 250 million. Multiply that by the countless eggs and sperm that will never meet, and the trillions of possible combinations that vanish unexpressed, and the reality becomes staggering. Each person alive today stands on the ruins of infinite unrealized possibilities...

The Fragrance That Stayed — A Tribute to Shujit Sircar’s October

13Oct

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Movies

The Fragrance That Stayed — A Tribute to Shujit Sircar’s October

If one movie has ever quietly reached into the human heart, stripped it bare, and taught us what love, loss, and existence truly mean — it is October. Directed by Shujit Sircar and written by Juhi Chaturvedi, October isn’t a love story. It’s a life story. It doesn’t rush, it doesn’t demand your attention — it waits. Like the silent blooming of the Shiuli flower, it unfolds in moments so gentle, so ordinary, that you only realize their weight after they’ve already passed. It is the story of Dan and Shiuli, two souls who barely knew each other, yet became eternally intertwined by fate, by grief, and by something far greater than romance — a quiet, selfless kind of love. The Unlikely Bloom Dan, played by Varun Dhawan, is restless, careless, and a little lost. He is every 20-someth...

The Art of Glorious Failure — Why Falling Flat on Your Face Deserves a Standing Ovation

13Oct

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Weird World

The Art of Glorious Failure — Why Falling Flat on Your Face Deserves a Standing Ovation

Every October, while the rest of the world obsesses over success stories, shiny awards, and LinkedIn humblebrags, a small rebellious corner of humanity quietly raises a glass to… failure. Yes, you read that right. Happy International Day for Failure, the only holiday where crying in the shower counts as personal development and burnt bridges light up the night better than fireworks. Let’s be honest — success is boring. Success is that annoying coworker who never stains their shirt, never misses a deadline, and somehow “just stumbled into” their dream job. Failure, on the other hand, is art. It’s human. It’s messy, humiliating, and painfully hilarious in retrospect. So today, we celebrate those brave souls who dared to trip in style — and somehow managed to fall forward. 1. Fail...

The Aztec Machine of the Gods: Decoding the Lost Technology and Mystical Legacy of El Testigo de los Dioses – Part 4

10Oct

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archeology

The Aztec Machine of the Gods: Decoding the Lost Technology and Mystical Legacy of El Testigo de los Dioses – Part 4

Part 4 — The Return of the Gods: Future, Memory, and the Machine of Consciousness 1. The Machine That Watches Back Stand before El Testigo de los Dioses long enough, and something unnerving happens.Your reflection, faint and distorted on the stone’s glass casing, merges with the carved operator. For a heartbeat, you are them — seated before a device older than history, hands poised above circles that never stop turning. That is the genius of the artifact.It watches back. In that silent exchange, centuries dissolve. You, a creature of code and electricity, share gaze with an artisan of blood and starlight. Two engineers separated by time, both entranced by the same question: How does the universe work — and what if it’s looking through us to find out? 2. Memory as the True...

The Aztec Machine of the Gods: Decoding the Lost Technology and Mystical Legacy of El Testigo de los Dioses – Part 3

10Oct

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archeology

The Aztec Machine of the Gods: Decoding the Lost Technology and Mystical Legacy of El Testigo de los Dioses – Part 3

Part 3 — The Science of Myth & The Myth of Science 1. Between Equations and Incantations At first glance, nothing could seem further apart than an Aztec high priest and a quantum physicist. One chants under obsidian sky; the other calculates under fluorescent light. Yet both stare into the same abyss — the invisible machinery of reality. Both ask: What holds the universe together? What makes it move? The Aztec answered with gods and sacred balance. The physicist answers with energy fields and equations. Strip away the language, and they describe the same thing: unseen forces that structure existence. The moment we recognize that, El Testigo de los Dioses stops being a curiosity.It becomes a metaphor for how every civilization, ancient or modern, builds its own model of the cosmos ...

The Aztec Machine of the Gods: Decoding the Lost Technology and Mystical Legacy of El Testigo de los Dioses – Part 2

10Oct

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archeology

The Aztec Machine of the Gods: Decoding the Lost Technology and Mystical Legacy of El Testigo de los Dioses – Part 2

Part 2 — The Mythic Mechanism: When the Gods Dreamed in Metal and Light 1. Between Heaven’s Cogs Night drapes itself over the Valley of Mexico like a velvet veil. Above, constellations turn — Orion rising over the east, the Milky Way shimmering like a silver serpent. The Aztecs saw that serpent not as random stars, but as Cipactli, the cosmic crocodile, the creature of beginnings. Every rotation of the heavens was the gnashing of its eternal jaws. To them, the sky was not an emptiness. It was machinery — alive, deliberate, pulsing with motion.Each planet a wheel.Each eclipse a gear shift in the engine of gods. And in this turning, humanity was both observer and participant. Priests did not merely worship; they regulated the cosmos through ritual. Every chant, every sacrifice, every ali...

The Aztec Machine of the Gods: Decoding the Lost Technology and Mystical Legacy of El Testigo de los Dioses – Part 1

10Oct

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archeology

The Aztec Machine of the Gods: Decoding the Lost Technology and Mystical Legacy of El Testigo de los Dioses – Part 1

Part 1 — The Stone That Dreamed of Machines 1. A Whisperscape of Stone High in the Mexican highlands, where the air tastes of volcanic dust and the sun burns gold across obsidian plains, there stands a relic that refuses to be silent.It is not the grand Sun Stone tourists know, nor the famous calendar that anchors textbooks. It is smaller—half-buried, eroded, almost shy. Yet the first time a beam of morning light slid across its face, archaeologists gasped. A figure sits cross-legged before an array of shapes: concentric rings, nested panels, a lattice of forms that—through a modern eye—seem impossibly mechanical.Gears. Levers. Controls.It is as if the stone itself dreamt of machines long before steel or steam existed. The villagers who guard it call it El Testigo de los Dioses—The Wit...

World Mental Health Day 2025: Building Hope, Breaking Stigma, and Healing Minds

10Oct

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Mental Health

World Mental Health Day 2025: Building Hope, Breaking Stigma, and Healing Minds

Introduction: The Silent Revolution of the Mind Every year on October 10, the world unites for a cause that transcends borders, age, race, and belief — World Mental Health Day. It’s more than just another date on the global health calendar; it’s a collective pause, a global mirror reflecting the inner struggles of humanity. This day stands as a call for compassion, awareness, and action — reminding us that mental health is not a privilege; it’s a universal human right. We live in an era of extraordinary technological progress, yet never before have we witnessed such a widespread crisis of the mind. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one in every five people experiences some form of mental health issue during their lifetime. Depression has become one of the leading causes...

Remembering the Ghazal King: A Tribute to Jagjit Singh on His Death Anniversary (October 10)

10Oct

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Music, Personalities

Remembering the Ghazal King: A Tribute to Jagjit Singh on His Death Anniversary (October 10)

Few voices have ever managed to evoke the depth of human emotion as profoundly as Jagjit Singh’s. Every year, October 10 reminds us of the day when Indian music lost its most soulful ghazal maestro — a man whose velvet voice, poetic sensibility, and innovation transformed the way generations perceived ghazals. Even more than a decade after his passing in 2011, Jagjit Singh’s legacy continues to echo through timeless verses, captivating melodies, and the hearts of millions. Early Life and Musical Beginnings Born as Jagmohan Singh Dhiman on February 8, 1941, in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, Jagjit hailed from a humble Punjabi Sikh family. His father, Amar Singh Dhiman, was a government employee who recognized his son’s early inclination toward music and encouraged it. From the age of ...

October 2, 1988 – The Night That Changed Donnie Darko Forever

3Oct

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Hollywood, Movies

October 2, 1988 – The Night That Changed Donnie Darko Forever

Few films in modern cinema have managed to balance teenage angst, psychological horror, and metaphysical science fiction as hauntingly as Donnie Darko. Directed by Richard Kelly, this cult masterpiece first released in 2001, yet its story is rooted in one particular date: October 2, 1988. That night, a troubled teenager named Donnie Darko was supposed to die in his sleep when a jet engine mysteriously fell from the sky and crashed into his bedroom. Instead, he survived—not because of luck, but because he had been led outside moments before by a cryptic, nightmarish figure in a rabbit mask named Frank. Frank whispered a chilling prophecy: “The world will end in 28 days, 6 hours, 42 minutes, and 12 seconds.” From that moment, Donnie’s life—and the universe around him—began to spiral...