As Wimbledon captures the world's attention, it's the perfect moment to delve into the history of the yellow tennis ball and its unexpected link to David Attenborough. Wimbledon is synonymous with quintessential British summer traditions: strawberries and cream, a refreshing glass of Pimm’s, and the timeless elegance of the All England Club’s lush green lawns. Dating back to … [Read more...] about Here’s The Real Reason Why Tennis Balls Are Bright Yellow – And It’s Connected To David Attenborough
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The Stairs of Death in Peru’s Huayna Picchu Are Not for the Faint-Hearted: Here’s Why They Are So Steep
Located on a mountain overlooking the famous Machu Picchu in Peru, Huayna Picchu is famous for its steep staircases on the edge of cliffs. Huayna Picchu’s allure goes beyond its breathtaking views. This steep, rocky peak located at 2,720 meters above sea level stands as a companion to Machu Picchu and possibly held religious significance for the Inca. The challenging … [Read more...] about The Stairs of Death in Peru’s Huayna Picchu Are Not for the Faint-Hearted: Here’s Why They Are So Steep
As the U.S. heat wave drags on, experts warn of deadly ‘wet-bulb’ temperatures. Here’s what those are.
With summer officially underway, millions of Americans are facing another week of heat advisories across the Northeast, Midwest, and South. As temperatures worldwide continue to rise due to climate change, the limits of the human body’s ability to deal with excess heat are being tested. Last week, more than 1,000 people died on a pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia amid … [Read more...] about As the U.S. heat wave drags on, experts warn of deadly ‘wet-bulb’ temperatures. Here’s what those are.
Here’s How Huge the Mississippi River Basin Actually Is
With its 3.2 million square kilometers (1,245,000 square miles) in area, the Mississippi Watershed is the largest drainage basin in North America, as evidenced below. Yes, the Mississippi Basin is really that big. So big, actually, that it covers almost half of the USA’s continental landmass! (40%, to be precise) The Mississippi River watershed is the 4th largest in the … [Read more...] about Here’s How Huge the Mississippi River Basin Actually Is
These Stunning Glowing Rocks Called Yooperlites Were Only Recently Discovered at Lake Superior – Here’s How to Find Them
Looking for a unique and fascinating rock to add to your bucket list? How about a Yooperlite? Never heard of them? That’s not surprising, as they were only discovered recently. Yooperlites, aka Glowdalites, are fluorescent rocks that are found in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. They are a type of syenite rock that contains a high concentration of sodalite, a mineral that … [Read more...] about These Stunning Glowing Rocks Called Yooperlites Were Only Recently Discovered at Lake Superior – Here’s How to Find Them