Indonesia's Java is a land of staggering statistics. A staggering 151 million people live on this island, making up nearly 2% of the world's entire population. That's enough people to fill entire countries several times over, all concentrated on a single landmass! Java isn't just densely populated; it's also geographically fascinating. Part of the Greater Sunda Islands … [Read more...] about Exploring Java: An Island Home to 151 Million People
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A San Francisco Billionaire Wants to Keep People Off the Beach Near His Home. A Judge Just Said No.
For 15 years, a San Francisco billionaire has been embroiled in a contentious legal dispute aimed at restricting public access to a beach adjacent to his property. However, despite his efforts, a recent ruling by a California state judge has dealt yet another blow to his campaign. The venture capitalist Vinod Khosla's attempt to limit access to Martins Beach, a beloved … [Read more...] about A San Francisco Billionaire Wants to Keep People Off the Beach Near His Home. A Judge Just Said No.
People outraged as “panda” exhibit at Chinese zoo actually dogs dyed black and white
Some dogs in a Chinese zoo joined the identity revolution and transformed into miniature versions of a vulnerable species at a new exhibit. Despite the cuteness overload, many visitors of the zoo are outraged that dogs were used as imposters of the rare bear, a species that’s endemic to China. Keep reading to learn why people are fuming over these dogs who identify as the … [Read more...] about People outraged as “panda” exhibit at Chinese zoo actually dogs dyed black and white
The World’s Oldest Known Temple, Which Was Built 7,000 Years Before the Stonehenge Circle, Puts the People of That Time Into a Different Perspective
Göbekli Tepe, the world’s earliest-known temple, was built around 11 500 years ago, when woolly mammoths still roamed the Earth, and Britain wasn’t yet an island. In 1963, scientists from Istanbul University and the University of Chicago found ancient stone tools while conducting a survey on the hill of Göbekli Tepe (which means ‘potbelly hill’ in Turkish) not far from the … [Read more...] about The World’s Oldest Known Temple, Which Was Built 7,000 Years Before the Stonehenge Circle, Puts the People of That Time Into a Different Perspective
The Korowai People in Indonesia Live in Tree Houses That Can Be Up to 45 Meters High
Living above the world. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a tree house? Not just a small hut or a platform, but a real house with walls, floors, roofs, and even fireplaces. Well, for the Korowai people in Indonesia, this is not a fantasy, but a reality. The Korowai are one of the indigenous tribes that inhabit the remote and dense forests of … [Read more...] about The Korowai People in Indonesia Live in Tree Houses That Can Be Up to 45 Meters High