Sell everything you own. Longing for inner peace, who hasn’t thought of doing this at some point? Well, some have done it. In 9th-century Greece, ascetics sought seclusion from worldly travails by climbing the towering cliffs of the Pindus Mountains in Thessaly. Amid these pillar-like formations, they found blissful quietude. The view from these cliffs was a religious … [Read more...] about Monks Built ‘Floating’ Cliff Monasteries on Rock Pillars in the Clouds 700 Years Ago—Here’s Why
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Ships appear to be ‘floating in the sky’ due to rare optical illusion
Have you ever taken a leisurely stroll along the beach, only to be captivated by a surreal sight that seemed straight out of a fantasy world? You're not alone. It's a phenomenon that often leaves beachgoers bewildered – the sight of ships in the ocean seemingly suspended in mid-air, as if defying the laws of gravity. But fear not, for this perplexing spectacle is not the … [Read more...] about Ships appear to be ‘floating in the sky’ due to rare optical illusion
Trillion-ton rectangular iceberg floating by around Antarctica
In a world where chaos often reigns supreme, a rare spectacle of order has emerged—a perfectly rectangular iceberg, defying our conventional notions of these frozen giants. Shared online by NASA, this remarkable iceberg has captivated the imagination of many, sparking curiosity and awe. Spotted near the east coast of the Antarctic peninsula by NASA's IceBridge aircraft … [Read more...] about Trillion-ton rectangular iceberg floating by around Antarctica
Kayakers find potato sack floating in river and hear a whimpering they cannot ignore
It was a miracle that these kayakers happened to be on on a quiet part of Blackstone River in Massachusetts. They spotted a potato sack floating in the river and thought nothing of it until they heard noises coming from the sack. What they discovered inside has shocked the nation and now police are investigating. They saw the tied up sack move and pulled it out of … [Read more...] about Kayakers find potato sack floating in river and hear a whimpering they cannot ignore
Mysterious ‘Floating Gold’ Discovered: Professor Unearths $550k Worth of Ambergris in Dead Sperm Whale
In a surprising turn of events, a professor stumbled upon what some might call "floating gold" while examining the entrails of a deceased sperm whale. This intriguing substance, known as ambergris, holds an air of mystery and is often coveted in the world of high-end perfumes. Sourced from the intestines of sperm whales, ambergris can be found floating in the sea and commands a … [Read more...] about Mysterious ‘Floating Gold’ Discovered: Professor Unearths $550k Worth of Ambergris in Dead Sperm Whale