Today, when clothes are mass-produced and hardly survive a couple of years, it’s difficult to imagine that our ancestors wove garments that still look good after thosuands of years. Elaborately stitched and pleated, a linen dress found in an Egyptian tomb demonstrates the complexity and wealth of the ancient society that produced it. New tests show that the beautiful piece … [Read more...] about Here Are the World’s Oldest Clothes and They Still Look Beautiful Today
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A Snake Savors the Rain: A Look Beyond Our Misconceptions
The image is captivating: a Russell's viper in Sri Lanka, its sleek body glistening with raindrops, head tilted upwards as if savoring the cool caress of the downpour. This isn't the slithering villain of folklore, but a creature existing in perfect harmony with a moment of natural wonder. Snakes, often shrouded in fear and misunderstanding, reveal a surprising truth in this … [Read more...] about A Snake Savors the Rain: A Look Beyond Our Misconceptions
Incredible Drone Displays Show What Ruins & Unfinished Buildings Would Look Like in Full
Here’s what structures like the Colosseum Colosseum, Sagrada Familia or Whitby Abbey would look like if complete. Building renovation with drones. The world has many incomplete buildings – some are still in construction, while some have lost the battle against time. Now, thanks to a few talented people and their drones, some of the most iconic of these buildings come to … [Read more...] about Incredible Drone Displays Show What Ruins & Unfinished Buildings Would Look Like in Full
Oddly Shaped Lava Formations Look Like a Mass of Twisted Bodies
Intertwined like a twisted mass of bodies falling into a pit, these strange lava formations are a peculiar natural curiosity. Located in Hawaii over the West Kamokuna lava skylight, this eerie photo contrasts the confident researcher standing over what appears to be the gates of hell. The photo was taken in 1996 by Laszlo Kestay, who is currently the director of the USGS … [Read more...] about Oddly Shaped Lava Formations Look Like a Mass of Twisted Bodies
Dazzling Golden Tortoise Beetles Look Like Tiny Jewels Scurrying Across Leaves
When is a tortoise not a tortoise? When it’s actually a beetle! The golden tortoise beetle, scientifically known as Aspidimorpha sanctaecrucis, is a creature that mesmerizes with its turtle-like shell adorned with a striking golden pattern. This beetle looks like a tiny jewel come to life. As adorable as this beetle is sparkling, its part-golden, part-transparent carapace … [Read more...] about Dazzling Golden Tortoise Beetles Look Like Tiny Jewels Scurrying Across Leaves