As the earth warms, ice melts, and it occasionally gives up things we'd rather it didn't. A study of ice from a nearly 15,000-year-old Tibetan glacier suggests that it may contain a variety of viruses that have never been seen before. The viruses discovered thus far are unlikely to infect people, let alone endanger our health, but we don't know what else is out there. "These … [Read more...] about Viruses Discovered in 15,000-Year-Old Tibetan Glacier Ice Are Unlike Anything Seen Before
discovered
Astonishing Discovery: A Hidden World of Ancient Forest Found 300 Meters Down a Sinkhole in Hubei, China
In the central Chinese province of Hubei, a hidden paradise has been discovered deep beneath the earth's surface. Located in the Chongqing region, the cave known as the "Fairy Cave" stretches over 950 feet in length and is adorned with stunning natural formations. The Fairy Cave was first discovered by a group of local villagers who were exploring the region's karst … [Read more...] about Astonishing Discovery: A Hidden World of Ancient Forest Found 300 Meters Down a Sinkhole in Hubei, China
After Armed Cops Were Dispatched To Assist, The ‘Lion Hidden in a Thicket’ Was Discovered to be a Shopping Bag!
After seeing what they thought was a lion lurking in a shrub near Mount National Park in Kenya, residents phoned the national wildlife department in concern. Armed cops arrived on the scene to "mitigate a probable Human Wildlife Conflict case," only to discover that the 'lion' was actually a Carrefour shopping bag with a lion's face printed on it. A local resident had … [Read more...] about After Armed Cops Were Dispatched To Assist, The ‘Lion Hidden in a Thicket’ Was Discovered to be a Shopping Bag!
Missing Pet Tortoise Discovered 30 Years Later in Attic – Still Alive And Well
"We were shocked!" Nathalye De Almeida grew up hearing stories from her mother about Manuela, a cherished pet turtle she had as a child in the early 1980s. The stories, on the other hand, were invariably tinged with sadness. That's because Manuela went missing in 1982, when Almeida's mother was just 8 years old. Manuela's family assumed at the time that the tortoise … [Read more...] about Missing Pet Tortoise Discovered 30 Years Later in Attic – Still Alive And Well
Two New Species of Sinister Bird-Catching Trees Have Been Discovered in The Caribbean
The Caribbean's gorgeous islands might appear to be an utopia not just for humans looking to relax on the beach, but also for numerous birds looking for predator-free breeding grounds. Some of these islands, however, conceal a terrible secret: they are home to a kind of tree infamous for trapping and killing young birds, the remains of which are then used to feed the trees … [Read more...] about Two New Species of Sinister Bird-Catching Trees Have Been Discovered in The Caribbean