We all know bonsai, but who knew there were bonsai forests too? Image credits: wrathofgnon Upon leaving Kyoto, you can see vast cedar forests planted along the hillsides. The Kitayama cedar is highly prized for being exceptionally straight and knots-fee and has been in high demand since the 15th century. With such a demand and a …
Monkey orchids are actually a whole family. And they all look like monkeys. Photo: Columbus GV Team It looks as if mother nature had some primates in mind when coming up with these unique flowers. The Dracula genus of orchids – more often referred to as the “Monkey Orchid” – is a family with more than 110 …
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For the first time ever, we are able to observe the formation of an “ice finger of death” through some breathtaking footage. These days it’s rare to uncover a phenomenon completely new to science, one that expands our knowledge of the world in unique and wondrous ways. But just as it happened in the past …
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A newly discovered wondrous pool, which lies 700 ft. below Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico, has never before been seen by human eyes. The cave pool, which appears to be completely “virgin,” was found in Lechuguilla Cave in New Mexico, one the world’s largest and most famous caves. That said, the cave had …
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When bumblebees get tired from buzzing around gathering pollen for their baskets, they just crawl into a flower and fall asleep. While many species of wild bees sleep in flowers regularly, honey bees usually work in shifts and sleep and nap in the hive although they may well stay out if they lost their bearings …
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Glass Gem is arguably the most beautiful corn variety in the world with its amazing rainbow colors. And the story behind it is just as remarkable. Image credit: organicandhealthy.org It all began when Oklahoma farmer, Carl Barnes, set out to explore his Native American roots. In his adult years, he began growing older corn varieties …
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The Greenland shark is currently the longest-living vertebrate known on Earth, according to scientists. Image credit: Dive Magazine The ages of 28 Greenland sharks were determined using radiocarbon dating of eye proteins, revealing that one female shark was estimated to be about 400 years old. This makes it the longest-living vertebrate known on Earth, surpassing …
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This little town in Portugal has the houses tucked between, on, and underneath giant boulders. In 1938, Monsanto was dubbed the most “Portuguese town in Portugal.” That happened on the eve of the Portuguese Dictatorship, and it’s kind of weird because Monsanto certainly does not seem representative of the entire country (most Portuguese houses are …
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The coconut crab – the world’s largest land crab – can weigh over 4 kg (8.8 lbs) and span nearly a meter (3 feet) across. This guy can rip open a coconut with its power-claws, plus it can also climb trees (ouch)! And, it could be the animal that devoured Amelia Earhart… “Monstrous.” This …
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