EU: European Union The European Union (EU) originated from the ashes of World War II, a response to the devastating conflict that ravaged the continent and left Europe in ruins. The idea was to foster economic cooperation and prevent future wars by binding nations together through shared interests. The foundations were laid with the signing …
Neither Here Nor There, by Bill Bryson Neither Here nor There, by Bill Bryson. In the early seventies, Bill Bryson backpacked across Europe—in search of enlightenment, beer, and women. He was accompanied by an unforgettable sidekick named Stephen Katz (who will be gloriously familiar to readers of Bryson’s A Walk in the Woods). Twenty years …
The Pillars of Hercules: A Grand Tour of the Mediterranean, by Paul Theroux The Pillars of Hercules: A Grand Tour of the Mediterranean by Paul Theroux The Pillars of Hercules “At the gateway to the Mediterranean lie the two Pillars of Hercules: Gibraltar and Ceuta, in Morocco. Paul Theroux decided to travel from one to the …
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The blue-winged pitta is a truly outstanding bird. It is gifted with gorgeous plumage of rainbow-coloured tones, making it conspicuous whenever it is. These beautiful creatures have a white collar, a greenish upper body, yellowish underparts, blue wings, and a fiery red vent. Please take a closer look at their eyes, you will see …
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Some hummingbird species are endangered, they are absolutely tiny, fragile birds are only a few inches long and their eggs are smaller than a jelly bean. Here’s some tips on how to spot them “Hummingbird eggs are tiny, about the size of jelly beans! Please remember to carefully check for nests before you trim trees …
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BOLDLY PATTERNED, COLORFUL PLUMAGE IS NOT UNIQUE TO ANY ONE PARTICULAR BIRD SPECIES, NOR IS UNIQUE TO ONE PARTICULAR SIZE OF BIRD. This truth is proved by a tiny three-inch bird that somehow manages to squeeze seven hues onto its tiny body, producing a spellbinding rainbow of color. MEET THE MANY-COLORED RUSH TYRANT Photo Courtesy …
For some people, the fun of mountain climbing lies in the satisfaction of conquering endless stairs and walking through unspoiled forest; but for others, it’s all about the views from the top. If you happen to be the latter, then this impressive observation lift in China could be your dream attraction. A set of striking new pictures …
On November 3rd, a temporary crack in Earth’s magnetic field set off rare pink auroras in the skies of northern Norway. Image credit: Markus Varik/Greenlander Auroras are mostly caused by the solar wind, as charged energetic particles from the Sun penetrate the magnetosphere, Earth’s magnetic field, which usually stops cosmic rays. At the two poles, …
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A record-breaking goldfish has been caught in Champagne, France, where an angler dragged a 50-kilogram specimen on shore. This puny specimen was half the weight of record-breaker just caught in France. Image credit: KoiQuestion, via Flickr CC BY-SA 2.0 Carp fishery BlueWater Lakes released the behemoth, known as The Carrot, 20 years ago and it …
Carved into a vertical rockface in the Monte Cristallo massif, in Italy’s Dolomites Mountains, this incredible shelter sits at 2,700 meters (8,858 feet) above sea level. Mountain climbers brave enough to take on the Via Ferrata Ivano Dibona in the Italian Dolomites are treated to many memorable sights, including that of a unique structure embedded …
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