Consider strolling through the woods and coming across a white wig in the middle of the road. When you touch it, though, it becomes clear that it is not a wig. Meet the one-of-a-kind "hair ice." Hair ice is ice that forms on dead wood and has the appearance of fine, silky hair. This natural phenomena, sometimes known as ice wool or frost beard, is rather unusual, having … [Read more...] about This Unusual ‘Hair Ice’ Forms on Dead Wood, and Scientists Have Discovered How
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Men Of This Ethiopian Tribe Compete To Become The ‘Fattest Of The Year,’ Which Is Considered The Greatest Achievement
The Bodi tribe's idea of beauty may differ from what we're used to, but it's a perfect example of the incredible cultural diversity that can be found around the world. These extraordinary folks dwell in southwest Ethiopia's Omo Valley. As an agricultural tribe, the Bodi make a living by herding animals and producing various plants along the Omo River's banks. The annual … [Read more...] about Men Of This Ethiopian Tribe Compete To Become The ‘Fattest Of The Year,’ Which Is Considered The Greatest Achievement
This Image Of Clouds In Minnesota Resembles Crashing Ocean Waves
We've seen some spectacular storm clouds, but none like this. Theresa Lucas was travelling toward the Minnesota town of Bemidji when she took a snapshot to show her daughter how far away she was. She had no idea her snap photograph would spark such a stir. This is due to the fact that she not only recorded her position, but also some beautiful storm clouds that create a … [Read more...] about This Image Of Clouds In Minnesota Resembles Crashing Ocean Waves
This River in Hungary Blooms With Millions of Mayflies Every June – A Truly Unusual Sight
Every year, travelers go to the River Tisza to watch the 'Tisza blooming,' a magnificent mating of mayflies in which millions of larvae hatch and develop in a single week. Mayfly mating is unique not just in Hungary, but also in the globe. Even Aristotle noted these fleeting insects, known for their exquisite mass mating dance, and dubbed them Ephemeron (living but for a … [Read more...] about This River in Hungary Blooms With Millions of Mayflies Every June – A Truly Unusual Sight
In This Hypnotic Video, Striped Eel Catfish Walk in Unison Across the Ocean Floor
A massive swarm of juvenile striped eel catfish moves as one to fend off predators in a stunning display of group defense. A video shot by Marie-Laure Vergne, an instructor at Abyss Dive Center Bali, shows these kids moving across the ocean floor. Their movements are mesmerizing as they undulate in a mass. The striped eel catfish is highly venomous as an adult and can cause … [Read more...] about In This Hypnotic Video, Striped Eel Catfish Walk in Unison Across the Ocean Floor