Conspiracy theorists claim that a strange ‘spinning island’ represents a secret alien outpost that will be investigated
And we don’t really know why. Image credit: Parque Nacional Ciervo de los Pantanos South America’s second longest river, the Paraná, which has a length of 4,880 kilometers, flows through three countries: Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina. 4,880 …
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Big in the American Desert: Finding the Magnificent 50-Foot Saguaro Cactus
The Saguaro Cactus (Carnegiea gigantea)The saguaro cactus (pronounced “sah-wah-roh”), is the icon of the American west. Images of these cacti are seen all through our lives as a symbol of the American Desert. A trip to the Sonoran Desert is not complete …
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The 16 Strangest Species of Fungi and Mushrooms in the World
With about 14,000 described mushrooms currently inhabiting dank forest floors, decaying tree trunks, and dung piles, there are bound to be some strange-looking varieties. Some depart entirely from the toadstool silhouette—the stereotypical rounded-cap-atop-a-stem …
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The Equatorial Guinea body painting event
Body painting festival in Equatorial Guinea The art of body painting has been a cultural tradition for thousands of years, with roots in ancient civilizations …
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An incredible natural wonder in Antarctica is called Blood Falls
Blood Falls: The Astonishing Natural Wonder in Antarctica Blood Falls is a waterfall in Antarctica red as blood. Antarctica is in pain. Its glaciers …
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Amazing Images of Undiscovered Anomalies
Nature’s beauty is a wonder to behold. From the gentle sway of the trees to the crashing waves of the ocean, nature never fails to amaze us with its infinite variety and majesty. The intricate patterns of a butterfly’s wings, the colors of a sunset, and …
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The Zagros Mountains in Iran have a particularly distinctive shape thanks to salt domes and salt glaciers
Million of years ago, the Persian Gulf was a much larger body of water than it is today, inundating large sections of the Arabian peninsula in the south and Iran in the west. As the water evaporated and the shores of the sea retreated, it …
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Despite all odds, a majestic tree is growing on a barren rock
In a world where urbanization and development seem to be dominant, it’s easy to overlook the remarkable ability of nature to adjust and prosper in unlikely places. This is the story of one such instance: a majestic tree that has managed to grow and thrive …
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The Welwitschia plant, a living fossil found in the Namib Desert, has been there for about 200 million years and can survive for millennia
The plant that defies the passage of time. The largest known Welwitschia, nicknamed “The Big Welwitschia”, stands 1.4 m (4.6 ft) tall and is over 4 m (13 ft) in diameter. Its estimated age is 1,500 years. Photo: Thomas Schoch In the heart …
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Nature’s Mesmerizing Masterpieces: The World’s Most Breathtaking Waterfalls Revealed
Immerse Yourself in the Enchanting Beauty of Earth’s Unparalleled Waterfalls Embark on a journey of wonder and awe as we explore the enchanting realm …
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