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True face of Santa Claus revealed? Scientists recreate face of man who inspired the legendary figure

The face of the man who inspired the legendary figure Santa Claus was revealed for the first time in almost 1,700 years. Reportedly, scientists used data from the skull of Saint Nicholas of Myra, the real-life bishop who inspired the concept of Santa Claus, to “forensically recreate” his face. Scientists “forensically recreate” the face of the man who inspired Santa …

Here comes the Santa! Scientists have for the first time revealed the face of Saint Nicholas of Myra, the historical figure who inspired the modern-day Santa Claus, using advanced forensic techniques. Cicero Moraes, the lead researcher on this project, explained that the reconstruction process involved creating a 3D model of the skull based on data collected by Luigi Martino in …

With his Batman-like gown, athletic build and bald head, Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes cuts an imposing figure. Whether it is investigating former President Jair Bolsonaro, arresting protesters on slim evidence or banishing his far-right supporters from social media, De Moraes has been aggressively pursuing those suspected of undermining Brazil’s fragile democracy. The Supreme Court decided in 2019 …