The Runit Dome, also known as the “nuclear coffin,” is a concrete sarcophagus located on Runit Island in the Marshall Islands. It contains 73,000 cubic meters of radioactive debris from 68 nuclear detonations and biological warfare remains that were left behind by the United States government between 1946 and 1958. The Runit Dome was constructed in 1980 as a means of containing … [Read more...] about The Runit Dome: A Concrete Sarcophagus Leaking Radioactive Waste into the Pacific Ocean
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Brilliant Polished Meteorite Provides an Intriguing Look into Earth’s Creation
When picturing a meteorite, we generally think of it as something that's jagged with a rough texture. Reddit user Isai76, however, recently shared something unexpected – a polished meteorite! It was posted in the subreddit called Damnthatsinteresting, a place that welcomes the rare and unusual. The shiny rock hardly looks like a meteorite at all, and it features brilliant … [Read more...] about Brilliant Polished Meteorite Provides an Intriguing Look into Earth’s Creation
Senior Chihuahua Who Ended Up At A Shelter Tucked Himself Into Bed Every Night
Life is full of surprises and that is something most of us have experienced first hand. Sadly, those surprises are not always pleasant and we often find ourselves in front of obstacles to hard to overcome all by ourselves. Unfortunately, a senior Chihuahua named Scooter faced an unpleasant event when his owner died and he stayed all alone with no one by his side so he ended … [Read more...] about Senior Chihuahua Who Ended Up At A Shelter Tucked Himself Into Bed Every Night
Frozen in time: Michigan lighthouses frozen solid by a storm turned into beautiful, giant icicles
These frozen lighthouses in Michigan could be mistaken for a scene from the disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow. The 30ft structures have turned into giant icicles because they are standing in temperatures well below freezing. The American photographer Thomas Zakowski, who is 56 years old, took these beautiful pictures on a trip to two cities in Michigan after a storm … [Read more...] about Frozen in time: Michigan lighthouses frozen solid by a storm turned into beautiful, giant icicles
Man Jumps Into Freezing Water To Save a Dog’s Life
It's difficult to say what we would do in a life-or-death situation to save an animal; those who do deserve to be called "heroes." Don Chatten was out walking his two dogs in Buffalo, New York, on a bitterly cold day when a woman approached him and asked for his assistance in locating her small dog. He didn't hesitate to assist her, but when he finally found the missing … [Read more...] about Man Jumps Into Freezing Water To Save a Dog’s Life