On the island of Crete, in the village of Vouves, stands an olive tree estimated to be 3,000 years old. Hearty and resilient, “the Olive Tree of Vouves” still bears fruit today. Because, yes, olives are apparently considered a fruit. Archaeologist Ticia Verveer posted a picture of the tree on Twitter earlier this week and noted: It “stood here when Rome burned in AD64, and … [Read more...] about A 3,000-Year-Old Olive Tree on the Greek Island of Crete Still Produces Olives Today
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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