São Tomé Island, a jewel in the crown of the Gulf of Guinea, isn't just a haven for sun-seekers. Beneath its lush cloak of rainforests and cascading waterfalls lies a sleeping dragon – Pico Cão Grande, Portuguese for "Great Dog Peak." This isn't your ordinary mountain; it's a needle-shaped volcanic behemoth, a tower of solidified magma that thrusts nearly 400 meters skyward, a … [Read more...] about Pico Cão Grande: The Needle-Shaped Volcanic Cone That’s Almost Impossible to Climb
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The Chinese Giant Salamander is the Largest Amphibian in the World and Can Grow to Almost 2 Meters and 60 Kilograms
The Chinese giant salamander (Andrias davidianus) holds the title of the largest amphibian in the world, with the capability to grow to almost 2 meters and weigh up to 60 kilograms. This remarkable creature, often described as a living fossil, is far from your average salamander. A Unique and Enormous Amphibian Native to central and eastern China, the Chinese giant … [Read more...] about The Chinese Giant Salamander is the Largest Amphibian in the World and Can Grow to Almost 2 Meters and 60 Kilograms
Bus driver sees loose dog in the street, almost getting hit by cars — makes an unplanned stop to save the day
It’s always inspiring to see everyday people go out of their way to help animals in need. These kind people give these animals much-needed safety and protection and help them get back home. That was the case recently, when one bus driver went the extra mile to save a dog who was in the middle of the road on a rainy day. According to the Milwaukee County Transit System, a … [Read more...] about Bus driver sees loose dog in the street, almost getting hit by cars — makes an unplanned stop to save the day
Chlorophyll and Hemoglobin: Two Sides of the Same Coin (Almost)
While the terms "chlorophyll" and "hemoglobin" might seem worlds apart, these essential biomolecules share a surprising structural kinship, highlighting the elegant design of life at a molecular level. Both play indispensable roles in sustaining life, albeit in vastly different kingdoms. Let's delve into the core distinction: the contrasting central atoms that define "plant … [Read more...] about Chlorophyll and Hemoglobin: Two Sides of the Same Coin (Almost)
Almost no one recognizes this antique tool – are you one of the few who do?
Given how quickly times change and how quickly trends come and go, it’s no wonder that by the time we’re old, we feel as though we’re living in a world many of us don’t recognize. I’m not just talking about huge changes either, but also the small ones that seem to take place over the course of decades. My grandmother, God rest her soul, was always talking about habits and … [Read more...] about Almost no one recognizes this antique tool – are you one of the few who do?