At 85 characters, this place name is one of the longest in the world. Near Porangahau in Hawke’s Bay is an unassuming hill known as "Taumata whakatangi hangakoauau o tamatea turi pukakapiki maunga horo nuku pokai whenua kitanatahu", which translates into English as "the place where Tamatea, the man with the big knees, who slid, climbed and swallowed mountains, known as … [Read more...] about The longest place name in New Zealand
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The Longest Resident Of The Shelter Passes Out Smiling After Discovering A Family
“That is the smile of a dog who knows he's home” ❤️️ Despite his difficulties, Petey the rescue dog has always been a joyful boy. The lovely puppy was already the longest resident at his county shelter in North Carolina at the age of one year. Petey's stay had already been prolonged since the little shelter was overcrowded. With no possible adopters in sight, the shelter … [Read more...] about The Longest Resident Of The Shelter Passes Out Smiling After Discovering A Family
World’s Longest Walk? The 14000 Mile Journey from Cape Town to Magadan
Looking for a fun walking holiday to get back in shape? Here's a challenge. Stretching 14,000 miles (22,387km) from Cape Town in South Africa to Magadan in Russia, this route might be the world’s longest walk, and it certainly sounds gruelling. Credit for this lengthy route goes to Reddit user cbz3000, who drew it up on Google Maps in 2019. Claiming it to be the longest … [Read more...] about World’s Longest Walk? The 14000 Mile Journey from Cape Town to Magadan
Pakistani Baby Goat With The World’s Longest Ears Attempts To Break The Record
A newborn goat in Pakistan's Karachi may hold the world record for the longest ears on a goat. Simba, a two-week-old Nubian breed, has ears that measure around 48 centimetres. Because the child's ears are so long, they drag on the floor and cause him to trip while walking. According to local media, Simba's owner, Muhammad Hassan Narejo, hopes the goat will set a … [Read more...] about Pakistani Baby Goat With The World’s Longest Ears Attempts To Break The Record