The incredible real life Flintstones house was carved from several boulders in the 1970s

Stone House in Celorico de Basto, Northern Portugal. It is called Casa do Penedo (House of the Rock) because it was built from four large boulders that serve as the foundation, walls and ceiling of the house. Constructed in 1972. When looking at the house snugly fitting between boulders, everyone is amazed by an extremely …

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Explore the unique beauty inside the cave, created by humans over 3000 years ago.

The Womb Cave is believed to be over 3000 years old. Located in the Tangardak kaya rocky mountain area near the village of Nenkovo in Southern Bulgaria, the Womb Cave is a preservation site of the Thracian people. Discovered in April 2001 by the livestock specialist Gumarov, the cave’s exploration began a few years later …

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Israeli scuba diver discovers 900-year-old Crusader sword

An Israeli scuba diver has salvaged an ancient sword off the country’s Mediterranean coast that experts say dates back to the Crusaders. Diver finds 900-year-old crusader sword off Israel’s coast Israel’s Antiquities Authority said Monday the man was on a weekend dive in northern Israel when he spotted a trove of ancient artifacts that included …

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This Heartbreaking Photo Reveals a Troubling Reality

Justin Hofman was leading an expedition through Borneo when a small group broke off for some impromptu snorkeling near the town of Sumbawa Besar. “The reef was actually in surprisingly good shape. It was devoid of big fish though the corals were thriving,” Hofman says. “After about an hour or so of bobbing around the tide …

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Huitlacoche: don’t judge a book by its cover

We all have our food fears. I’ve shared some of mine in this column: mussels, liver, lengua (tongue), sesos (brains). Here’s another one: huitlacoche (whee-tla-KO-cheh). Corn “smut.” Mexican truffles. Kind of like a mushroom, it’s a naturally occurring parasitic fungus that grows randomly on untreated organic corn. Why hadn’t I eaten it? To begin with, …

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Snapdragon flowers turn into macabre human looking skulls when they die

The Antirrhinum (right), commonly known as the snapdragon has been a popular garden plant for many years. Also known as the dragon flower, its common name derives from the resemblance of the flower to a dragon’s head. When laterally squeezed the dragon will open and close it mouth: ask any grandparent whose flowers have been …

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Stunning Microscopic Image of Pregnant Daphnia magna Captivates in Nikon Small World Competition

A mesmerizing glimpse into the microscopic world reveals the delicate beauty of a pregnant Daphnia magna, showcased in the renowned Nikon Small World Competition. Captured through the lens of a microscope boasting a 4x objective magnification, this image stands as a testament to the artistry of photomicrography. Established in 1975, the Nikon Small World Competition …

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37 Of The Most Overloaded Vehicles Ever

Vehicles often have a limit on how much stuff it is safe to load them with, but that hasn’t stopped these drivers from recklessly overloading their vehicles or driving with precarious loads! Whether they’re trucks, scooters, bikes or motor-tricycles, there are many surprising and unbelievable moments captured of the smallest vehicles transporting heavy loads. Although …

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Melbourne’s favourite gorilla Yakini comes of age

PICTURE SPECIAL: THE baby gorilla who captured our hearts 15 years ago has come of age. And boy, has he grown … THE baby gorilla who captured our hearts 15 years ago has come of age. Yakini barely made it through his first few hours, but he’s now the dominant gorilla at Werribee Open Range …

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A Dog, 8 Birds And A Hamster Are The Most Unusual Best Friends Ever

Meet Bob, the friendly golden retriever. Bob lives in São Paulo, Brazil, along with his human and at least eight pet birds. The cute canine has started to attract attention on Instagram by posting photos of him posing peacefully with his bird room-mates, traveling the world, and generally being adorable. If this is a dog’s …

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