Space is full of rocks. This “celestial debris” known as meteoroids hurtles through space, occasionally entering Earth's atmosphere where the materials begin to burn up. These “shooting stars” are meteors. Most are obliterated before they come close to the surface of Earth, but a few survive the fall. These rocks which hit Earth are known as meteorites, and they are a … [Read more...] about Meteorite Contains Two New Minerals Not Found on Earth
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Amazing Heart-Shaped Amethyst Geode Found in Uruguay by Miners
Gems and minerals are frequently given as gifts to express love. The finding of a naturally occurring amethyst geode, however, doesn't require any assistance in expressing love because it is already heart-shaped! When employees for Uruguay Minerals cracked apart a rock at the border of Uruguay and Brazil, they discovered two hearts on either side of it. The miners were … [Read more...] about Amazing Heart-Shaped Amethyst Geode Found in Uruguay by Miners
2,000-Year-Old Roman Glass Bowl Found by Archaeologists in Perfect Condition
The ancient Roman Empire reached Spain, Britain, and Germany at the height of its dominance, in addition to Italy. Archaeologists are still finding opulent mansions and abandoned roads as evidence of this powerful civilization. A fortunate group of archaeologists in the Netherlands discovered a rare Roman glass bowl in perfect condition, whereas the majority of these finds are … [Read more...] about 2,000-Year-Old Roman Glass Bowl Found by Archaeologists in Perfect Condition
Stray dog is just skin and bones when he is found lying in the street by an angel – who gives him his life back
Stray dogs, fighting to survive on the streets, are so tough to see. Dogs are lost without someone to love them. Some find a pack of other dogs to run with and have some chance of survival but it’s still not easy. In the Argentinian capital of Buenos Aires there is a problem with stray dogs. All cities have stray dogs but there is a particularly high number in this … [Read more...] about Stray dog is just skin and bones when he is found lying in the street by an angel – who gives him his life back
Were walking on the beach when they found something that others thought was a common stone
A couple has stumbled upon a sizable lump of whale vomit on a Lancashire beach that could be worth a staggering £50,000. Gary and Angela Williams, from Overton, were taking a stroll along Middleton Sands beach near Morecambe Bay when they encountered an unpleasant odor reminiscent of rotting fish. Curious, they followed the smell and discovered the large, foul-smelling … [Read more...] about Were walking on the beach when they found something that others thought was a common stone