Without reaching the Greek profusion, Croatia has 79 large islands, more than 500 smaller islets and another 642 tiny rocks covering an area of about 3,300 square kilometers. One such small island is Baljenac (or Bavljenac), located off the Dalmatian coast in the south of the country and forming part of the Šibenik archipelago. It barely has 0.14 square kilometers of … [Read more...] about The tiny Croatian island that has more than 23 kilometers of walls and looks like a fingerprint from above the air
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15 Illustrations of British “Crinkle Crankle” Walls, Which Require Less Bricks to Construct Than Straight Walls
There are many charming things about Britain. Afternoon tea and scones (do you spread the jam or the clotted cream first?). walks in gardens and parks that are mysterious and romantic. wall waves. Wavy walls, what? Walls with waves Since becoming popular in the United Kingdom, wavy walls have spread to other countries, including the United States. Crinkle crankle garden … [Read more...] about 15 Illustrations of British “Crinkle Crankle” Walls, Which Require Less Bricks to Construct Than Straight Walls
Cows Painted To Look Like Zebras Repel Flies Better Than Plain-Coated Cows
A cow's days of fly-shooting and hoof-stomping may be coming to an end. According to researchers, all it takes to repel pests is a fresh coat of paint. According to a new study published in PLOS One, black cows painted to look like zebras are nearly 50% less likely to suffer from pesky horse fly bites. Six cows were given black-and-white stripes, black stripes, and no … [Read more...] about Cows Painted To Look Like Zebras Repel Flies Better Than Plain-Coated Cows
Rotting flesh may be sweeter than honey: According to the researchers, these bees evolved to eat meat
While most bees feed on pollen and nectar, some have developed a taste for rotting flesh, according to scientists. According to a study published last week in the journal mBio of the American Society of Microbiologists, a stingless tropical bee evolved to have an extra tooth for biting and a gut that resembles that of vultures in order to munch on meat. What's the reason? … [Read more...] about Rotting flesh may be sweeter than honey: According to the researchers, these bees evolved to eat meat
A Spanish Village Is For Sale For Less Than The Price Of A New York Apartment
A Spanish village – yes, an entire village – is currently on sale for around the price that you might pay for a modest flat in New York City. You can have a look around in the video below. It’s something of a dream isn’t it? We could all just save up a bit of cash and buy up a rural Spanish village and live out our days eating little plates of lovely food and soaking up … [Read more...] about A Spanish Village Is For Sale For Less Than The Price Of A New York Apartment