This year is shaping up to be a scorcher, with temperatures consistently exceeding those of recent years. While data for the entire year is still being collected, multiple sources confirm that current trends place it as the hottest on record. This extreme heat is cause for serious concern. It contributes to a variety of problems, including: Scientists overwhelmingly … [Read more...] about Alarming Heat: This Year Smashes Records as Hottest in Recent Memory
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This Plant Will Give You Ketchup and Fries At The Same Time and It’s Now Available in the US
See the potatoes under the tomatoes? They all come from one plant. Yes, this means that you can have ketchup and fries from the same plant and that’s what this amazing variety is actually called: the Ketchup ‘n’ Fries plant (known as “TomTato” in the UK). It’s a hybrid that has a vine growing cherry tomatoes while its roots grow white potatoes—what a nice combination! … [Read more...] about This Plant Will Give You Ketchup and Fries At The Same Time and It’s Now Available in the US
A rare few can see the double images in this postcard – can you?
Optical illusions are some of the most interesting images out there. I was little when I first saw this image. But now, the image is online and has been seen by millions. This particular illusion is very popular for its difficulty — the optical illusion shows two images at the same time, but very few people can see it. Millions of people struggle over these puzzling … [Read more...] about A rare few can see the double images in this postcard – can you?
This part of the US is at highest risk for a devastating tsunam
The Pacific Northwest coast faces an inevitable catastrophe: a massive earthquake and tsunami. Scientists say planning for this disaster requires imagining a scenario unlike anything modern-day America has ever experienced. "Just a few decades ago, we weren't even aware the Pacific Northwest could experience such large earthquakes," said Diego Melgar, a seismologist at the … [Read more...] about This part of the US is at highest risk for a devastating tsunam
This Hotel in the Swiss Alps Has No Walls or Roof, Only 100% Nature
This (totally) outdoor hotel in the Swiss Alps Alps called the Null Stern Hotel has no facilities and the nearest public loo is a ten-minute walk away. But why need a toilet when you can unite with nature – even that way. Located 6,463 feet above sea level, the hotel has only one room – for 250 euros a night. Its name means “zero stars” in German. “The star is not the … [Read more...] about This Hotel in the Swiss Alps Has No Walls or Roof, Only 100% Nature