Sadly, there is a lot of suffering in the world, and while we often think of human misery, we must also remember the innocent animals living hard, terrible lives. This is especially true in some regions of the world, as seen in the heartbreaking story of a skinny husky who seemed to have no hope – until animal heroes intervened and gave her a second chance at life. In a … [Read more...] about Skinny Husky Is So Afraid That She Hides In A Corner All Day Until Animal Heroes Save Her
The Rainbow Mountain In Peru Is Unlike Anything You’ve Ever Seen Before
This colorful mountain is 100% natural. It’s made up of 14 colorful minerals that give the mountain an amazing rainbow-like appearance. Vinicunca, also known as Montaa de Siete Colores (Seven Colored Mountain), is part of Peru's unique natural topography. It is situated in the Peruvian Andes, near Cusco, at an elevation of 17,100 feet (5200 meters). This multicolored … [Read more...] about The Rainbow Mountain In Peru Is Unlike Anything You’ve Ever Seen Before
The lost Round City of Baghdad
The Round City of Baghdad was centrally planned as a residence of Abbasid Caliphs and its core was built in 762-766, in just 4 years. Pre-planned structures, both grand palaces and mosques as well as various commercial and residential buildings were designed by the best architects and craftsmen of Islamic world at a time. It took a shape of a circle with a radius of about 1 … [Read more...] about The lost Round City of Baghdad
Monotropa Uniflora: One of Nature’s Spookiest Plants
One of nature's most eerie plants, the ghost pipe (Monotropa uniflora), is native to Ontario and most of North America. They appear as a transparent white bloom, like forest ghosts. Ghost pipe lacks chlorophyll and does not rely on light for photosynthesis because it is a parasitic plant. This indicates that it can grow in complete darkness and that mature, damp, shaded … [Read more...] about Monotropa Uniflora: One of Nature’s Spookiest Plants
The Stunning Helleborus Black Beauty
Helleborus x hybridus referred to as 'Black beauty', 'Dark and Handsome' or even 'Black swan'. Hybrid hellebores, commonly called hybrid Lenten roses is a semi-evergreen perennial with leathery, dark green leaves and upright stems bearing outward-facing, dark purple to maroon flowers from winter to spring. The flowers are cup-shaped, typically measuring 2-3 inches in … [Read more...] about The Stunning Helleborus Black Beauty