It was a find that stopped miners in their tracks, a moment frozen in time and now immortalized in a photograph that has captured the world's imagination. Deep beneath the rugged terrain of Arkansas, a colossal treasure lay dormant for millennia until it was rudely awakened by the relentless pursuit of minerals. The year was 2016. The place: a nondescript mine owned by the … [Read more...] about There’s An Awesome Rock Ranch Hiding In Arkansas And You’ll Want To Visit
rock
Monks Built ‘Floating’ Cliff Monasteries on Rock Pillars in the Clouds 700 Years Ago—Here’s Why
Sell everything you own. Longing for inner peace, who hasn’t thought of doing this at some point? Well, some have done it. In 9th-century Greece, ascetics sought seclusion from worldly travails by climbing the towering cliffs of the Pindus Mountains in Thessaly. Amid these pillar-like formations, they found blissful quietude. The view from these cliffs was a religious … [Read more...] about Monks Built ‘Floating’ Cliff Monasteries on Rock Pillars in the Clouds 700 Years Ago—Here’s Why
Why the Hoba Meteorite Left No Impact Crater Despite Being Earth’s Biggest Space Rock and Chunk of Iron
The locals call it “Ghantsiis,” the “fallen star,” and believe it possesses supernatural powers. Even if that’s not the case, the Hoba meteorite does have features that make scientists scratch their heads. Imagine a giant, anvil-shaped rock falling from space. Most of us would expect a colossal crater, a scene straight out of a sci-fi movie. But what if this space rock … [Read more...] about Why the Hoba Meteorite Left No Impact Crater Despite Being Earth’s Biggest Space Rock and Chunk of Iron
This Tiny Store Hangs From A Large Cliff in China, Sells Snacks To Rock Climbers
Imagine scaling a massive cliff face, sweat dripping down your brow, muscles burning. Suddenly, a lifeline appears – a tiny store hanging precariously from the mountainside, offering a much-needed break and a chance to refuel. This isn't a scene from a dream; it's a reality for rock climbers in China's Shiniuzhai National Geological Park. Nicknamed the "most inconvenient … [Read more...] about This Tiny Store Hangs From A Large Cliff in China, Sells Snacks To Rock Climbers
New Conspiracy Just Dropped: The Moon Is Not A Rock
According to the incorrect theory, the Moon is emitting its own light. In the realm of scientific discourse, where rationality and evidence reign supreme, there occasionally emerges a shadowy counterpart – the conspiracy theory. While the scientific community grapples with deciphering complex theories, the world of conspiracy theories offers a peculiar blend of skepticism … [Read more...] about New Conspiracy Just Dropped: The Moon Is Not A Rock