The candle clock. A timeless invention that has been used to measure time – and wake people up – for centuries. And it works in such a simple but cool way. Candle clocks, also known as candle timers, are devices that use the rate of burning of a candle to determine how much time has passed. A candle clock in its most basic form consists of a candle, a holder, and a marking … [Read more...] about People Used These Candle Clocks To Tell The Time And Wake Up Before Electricity
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An Incredible Before and After Excavation of an Ancient Greek Stadium
Magnesia: 'City of races' home to best-preserved stadium in Anatolia The first excavations in Magnesia were conducted between 1891 and 1893 by a German archaeological team led by Carl Humann. The work lasted 21 months and partially revealed the theater, the Artemis temple, the agora, the Zeus temple and the prytaneion (a place where government officials would … [Read more...] about An Incredible Before and After Excavation of an Ancient Greek Stadium
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
Firefighters Rescue 8 Labrador Puppies From a Drain Before Realizing They Are Not Dogs At All
Animal rescue can be challenging and often stressful. The animal in question might occasionally become uncomfortably trapped. In the worst scenarios, baby animals have managed to elude their mothers and ended up in incredibly small spaces, oftentimes a tree or a thorny bush. People who are persistent, precise, and careful are required in these uncomfortable … [Read more...] about Firefighters Rescue 8 Labrador Puppies From a Drain Before Realizing They Are Not Dogs At All
Before and After Photos of Melting Glaciers Show Climate Change in Action
With 2016 being the hottest year on record, the evidence for climate change continues to mount. However, much of this evidence is presented in the form of models and statistics, which can be difficult for the general public to comprehend. Environmental scientists have created a series of before-and-after photos highlighting drastic ice loss to help people understand the effects … [Read more...] about Before and After Photos of Melting Glaciers Show Climate Change in Action