From the blue-ringed octopus’s perspective, your breathless screaming and vomiting aren’t her fault. This little lady—barely the length of a pencil, from tentacle tip to tentacle tip—was just lurking in a nice rock crevice on an Australian beach. With her mellow nature and yellowish-brown skin that matched the rocks, she was patiently waiting for a delicious crab to scuttle by. … [Read more...] about What It’s Like to Be Nearly Killed by a Blue-Ringed Octopus’ Venom
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It’s Breathtaking How A Waterfall In Peru Resembles A Bride Wearing A Wedding Gown And Veil
Peru is known for its beautiful natural landscapes, including the Andes Mountains, the Amazon rainforest, and the historic Machu Picchu. But recently, a newly discovered waterfall has been added to the country's list of natural wonders. La Cascada de la Novia, or the Bride Waterfall, was named for its striking resemblance to a bride's wedding gown and veil. The Bride … [Read more...] about It’s Breathtaking How A Waterfall In Peru Resembles A Bride Wearing A Wedding Gown And Veil
Rainbow Eucalyptus: The Most Beautiful Tree in the World – It’s Like a Work Of Art
In order to highlight the beauty, diversity, and exceptional qualities of our common planet Earth, One Earth's "Species of the Week" series spotlights a relatively obscure and unique species every Wednesday. Imagine traveling through a forest and coming across brightly colored Eucalyptus trees that are so distinctive due to their pungent scent that you would have to … [Read more...] about Rainbow Eucalyptus: The Most Beautiful Tree in the World – It’s Like a Work Of Art
Guy Hears His Cats Making Trouble, But it’s Actually Someone Else
“What’re you guys doing?” Luke started recording when he thought he heard his cats playing and making a mess in the kitchen to see if he could capture them in the act. To avoid scaring them away, he entered the kitchen gently before asking, "What are you guys doing?" As his cats approached, he realised they were actually seated outside the window, gazing into the kitchen, … [Read more...] about Guy Hears His Cats Making Trouble, But it’s Actually Someone Else
America’s Subterranean “Lost Sea” Is So Vast It’s Never Been Fully Explored
Divers have tried to find the end of the lake, but their attempts failed. America's "Lost Sea" can be found deep beneath an unassuming corner of Tennessee: the largest non-subglacial underground lake in the US, and perhaps the second largest in the world. This massive body of underground water is found in the Craighead Caverns and is so vast that no one knows how big it … [Read more...] about America’s Subterranean “Lost Sea” Is So Vast It’s Never Been Fully Explored