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 … [Read more...] about A 3,000-Year-Old Olive Tree on the Greek Island of Crete Still Produces Olives Today
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The World’s Oldest Bridge Is Still In Use, and You Can See It In Greece
Some of the earliest bridges in the world are thought to be four Mycenaean corbel arch structures that may be found close to the Greek villages of Mycenae and Arkadiko. At least two of them have been in use for at least 3,000 years. All of the bridges share a common design and are from the same region of Greece during the Bronze Age, connecting Mycenae, Tiryns, Tolo, and … [Read more...] about The World’s Oldest Bridge Is Still In Use, and You Can See It In Greece
Cat Frozen During Polar Vortex Survives Thaw, Still Has Eight Lives To Live
Fluffy the cat has arrived. She had a miraculous escape after being discovered buried in snow last month. Fluffy's owners discovered their frozen and stuck outdoor cat outside their Kalispell, Montana, house on January 31 and promptly drove her to the nearby veterinary clinic. They appear to have rescued her in the nick of time. Fluffy's body temperature had plummeted to … [Read more...] about Cat Frozen During Polar Vortex Survives Thaw, Still Has Eight Lives To Live
Amazing Photos Show A Puppy Named “Jelly Bean” Being Born While Still Inside Its Amniotic Sac
A dog breeder who was assisting in the delivery of dachshund puppies was surprised when one of them arrived with the amniotic sac still completely intact. The jelly bean puppy was helped out of his case after some quick photos were taken that show what puppies look like inside the womb. During mammalian gestation, developing young are encased within a fluid-filled amniotic … [Read more...] about Amazing Photos Show A Puppy Named “Jelly Bean” Being Born While Still Inside Its Amniotic Sac
The Nazca Culture Built These Incredible Aqueducts In The Peruvian Desert 1,500 Years Ago, And They Are Still In Use Today
The Cantalloc Aqueducts, which were built by the Nazca people during Peruvian history's pre-Columbian period, continue to serve their original purpose, with local farmers still relying on them to transport water to the parched region. A team of academics led by Rosa Lasaponara of the Institute of Methodologies for Environmental Analysis recently reviewed satellite pictures … [Read more...] about The Nazca Culture Built These Incredible Aqueducts In The Peruvian Desert 1,500 Years Ago, And They Are Still In Use Today