One of the most calming sounds we hear is the wind rustling through the forest. But there is a strange dynamic about the relationship between the wind and trees. So while storms and strong winds destroy trees, there are also ways that the wind and trees work together to benefit the trees. We have for … Read more
When Ho Khanh, a forest man from Phong Nha, discovered Son Doong in 1990, it was thought to be the largest cave in Vietnam and the largest cave in the world in terms of volume. Official measurements and surveying of Hang Son Doong were conducted in 2009 by the Howard Limbert-led British-Vietnam Cave Expedition Team. … Read more
A fabled palm thrives in the stunning Seychelles islands in the Indian Ocean. The Lodoicea maldivica, commonly referred to as the coco-de-mer or double coconut, is well recognized for yielding the biggest and largest seeds in the entire world. Scientists, tourists, and poachers all find these striking seeds appealing due to their intriguing form and … Read more
The sun rose and set in Barrow in Alaska for the last time for over two months. The annual phenomenon occurred in this remote Alaskan town this year on November 19. The town has recently been renamed Utquigvik and is located well north of the Arctic Circle. The tilt in the Earth’s Axis is the … Read more
For those who have not learned to swim or are too afraid to venture into the water, the Dead Sea is the ideal place. If your goal is to go swimming in the sea without the danger of being pulled under or dragged away by waves, this is the right place for you. Bordered by … Read more
On February 7, 1812, marks one of the most important (rather bizarre) incidents for the greatest community on the Mississippi River from Natchez, Mississippi, to St. Louis, Missouri, during the time, which was New Madrid. An incident that left them and the world in a state of confusion for the longest time. This day an … Read more
Situated on Flores Island in Indonesia, Mount Kelimutu National Park is world-famous for its volcano with separate lake colors. The 3 distinct lakes of Mt. Kelimutu have ancient myths associated with them. At times amber, at other times turquoise, and then you find them turning green. We have seen lakes decked in several pretty crazy … Read more
The Chilean Atacama Desert stretches around 60 miles along the Pacific Coast and is one of the driest places on Earth. It receives less precipitation than the polar deserts. It is in the middle of such wilderness that Chilean figurative sculptor Mario Irarrazabal created his most famous work, the Hand-in-the-Desert. Irarrazabal always favors an openness … Read more
Hunters have set a new record in Mississippi by capturing the state’s longest alligator in the Yazoo River. The massive creature measured an impressive 14 feet and 3 inches (4.34 meters) and tipped the scales at 802.5 pounds (364 kilograms), reports the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP). This surpasses the prior record … Read more
Gardens are more than just serene havens for humans They’re also bustling hubs of activity for numerous species, from birds to bees. And these creatures play the crucial role of pollination, ensuring the growth and reproduction of many plants. Pollinators vary and can include butterflies, bats, bees, beetles, and many others. Planting flowers that cater … Read more