Nothing to see here… just a tree stump (that’s is exactly what the potoo wants you to think). With its large mouth and bulging yellow eyes (we’ll focus on those eyes in a second), it’s hard to believe the potoo could ever blend in. But in reality, it is a master of camouflage. So much so that if you travel the forests of Central and South America, you will need an … [Read more...] about This Curious Bird Spends The Day Pretending to Be a Tree in the Rainforest, But Then At Night…
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This Is What Different Types of Human Tears Look Like Under the Microscope
A microscopic journey through human experiences. In her project titled Topography of Tears, photographer Rose-Lynn Fisher captures tears of joy, laughter and, well, onions in extreme detail – and they are all very different! “I started the project about five years ago, during a period of copious tears, amid lots of change and loss—so I had a surplus of … [Read more...] about This Is What Different Types of Human Tears Look Like Under the Microscope
This is Uruk, as it may have looked in the IV millenium BCE and now.
Located in modern-day Iraq, Uruk was one of the first cities in the world. It emerged in the late 4th millennium BCE as a major center of trade, commerce, and culture. At its peak, Uruk was home to over 50,000 people and covered an area of over 4 square kilometers. The city was surrounded by a massive wall, which protected it from invaders. Inside the walls, there was a … [Read more...] about This is Uruk, as it may have looked in the IV millenium BCE and now.
People Are Having Trouble Figuring Out This Weird Photo Of A Cat
“Please explain this, my brain is broken.” The internet has been abuzz lately with a peculiar photo of a cat named Marvin, leaving many scratching their heads and questioning the laws of physics. In the image shared by Francesco De Filippo on Reddit, Marvin is seen nestled in the arms of his sister, seemingly on the verge of receiving a gentle boop on the belly. However, … [Read more...] about People Are Having Trouble Figuring Out This Weird Photo Of A Cat
This 28,000-Year-Old Ancient Phallus Unearthed in a Cave in Germany Had More Uses Than One
Researchers claim that a sculpted and refined male phallus discovered in a German cave stands as one of the earliest depictions of male sexuality ever found. The Hohle Fels phallus is a remarkable artifact that was discovered in a cave in Germany in 2005. It is a piece of stone carved to look like a penis that is about 28,000 years old, making it one of the … [Read more...] about This 28,000-Year-Old Ancient Phallus Unearthed in a Cave in Germany Had More Uses Than One