Deep in the Pacific Ocean, there is a place that is so remote, so isolated, that it is considered the loneliest place on earth. This spot, known as Point Nemo, is the point on the planet that is farthest away from any landmass. It's so remote that when ships pass through it, the nearest human beings are astronauts aboard the International Space Station, some 416 kilometers (256 … [Read more...] about Exploring Point Nemo – The Most Remote Place on Earth
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The longest place name in New Zealand
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
Senior Dog Patiently Waits For Boops In The Same Place A Large Number Of Days
“It’s her favorite spot.” Hime enjoys a simple pastime: sitting beside a nature trail and patiently waiting for nose boops. The 13-year-old Siberian husky has known for a long time that she will receive what she came for. Hime's father, David Nagadhana, told us, "She enjoys that position because she can see the world go by." "However, she has different plans." Hime, … [Read more...] about Senior Dog Patiently Waits For Boops In The Same Place A Large Number Of Days
The Dog is Certain That the Newborn Shoot Would not Take Place Without Him
Already BFFs 👯♂️ Bentley knew he and his new baby brother would be great friends from the moment he was born. Bentley's mother, Kelly Madsen, told The Dodo, "At the hospital, we wrapped our newborn in a blanket then passed [the blanket] on to my parents who had Bentley to let him smell and get comfortable with his fragrance." "When we finally got our kid home, we put him … [Read more...] about The Dog is Certain That the Newborn Shoot Would not Take Place Without Him
Plant Life Found Nowhere Else on Earth in the Most Alien-Looking Place on Earth
The Indian Ocean island of Socotra boasts a distinct plant life that makes you feel as if you're on another planet. Socotra is an island in the Indian Ocean that makes up around 95 percent of the archipelago's landmass. It is officially a part of Yemen (part of the Arabian Peninsula and hence Western Asia), but physically it is part of Africa. It is located 380 kilometers … [Read more...] about Plant Life Found Nowhere Else on Earth in the Most Alien-Looking Place on Earth