In Sagada, Philippines, the native Igorot tribe have been burying their dead in hanging coffins, attached to the sides of cliffs in the mountains of Luzon, for about 2000 years. According to their beliefs, this brings them closer to their ancestral spirits and would also keep their bodies safe from scavenging animals. Below are some rather eerie facts about this ancient burial … [Read more...] about Eerie Facts About the Vertical Cemetery in the Philippines
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Super Rare Pregnant Megamouth Shark Washes Up In The Philippines
In the mysterious depths of the world's oceans, where rare species often inhabit unexplored territories, occasionally, clues to their existence emerge when they wash ashore. Such is the case in the Dipaculao, Aurora region of the Philippines, where an exceptionally rare megamouth shark (Megachasma pelagios) has been discovered, marking the first-ever recorded instance of a … [Read more...] about Super Rare Pregnant Megamouth Shark Washes Up In The Philippines
Captivating Footage of Rainbow-Spored Toadstools Mesmerizes Forager in the Philippines
In the lush and vibrant Bicol province of the Philippines, a man named Jojo Villareal was out foraging when he stumbled upon a mesmerizing sight. As he shone his headlights on a couple of toadstools, he noticed something strange happening. The mushrooms were releasing a stunning display of rainbow-colored spores that seemed to dance and twirl in the air. Jojo couldn't … [Read more...] about Captivating Footage of Rainbow-Spored Toadstools Mesmerizes Forager in the Philippines
Philippines Here’s how the Taal volcano produces lightning, which results in those breathtaking displays
A stunning sky show is being produced by a volcanic eruption in the Philippines that has forced tens of thousands of people to flee. Approximately 37 miles south of Manila, the Taal Volcano started to erupt on Sunday, forcing the closure of the country's main airport until the ashfall subsided by Monday. In a warning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology … [Read more...] about Philippines Here’s how the Taal volcano produces lightning, which results in those breathtaking displays
A One-Eyed ‘Cyclops’ Dog with Two Tongues and No Nose was Born in The Philippines
A 'cyclops' puppy has been hailed as lucky by Thai villagers after he was born with only one eye in the middle of his head. The mutant mutt - called Kevin after the Minions cartoon character - was in a litter of two in Chachoengsao, central Thailand. Two days after the unusual dog's birth on Sunday February 2 he appears to be fit and healthy, with his owners bottle … [Read more...] about A One-Eyed ‘Cyclops’ Dog with Two Tongues and No Nose was Born in The Philippines