Galileo was mistaken, and the ancient cosmologists were right: this turtle has the entire world on its back. Early last week, when the aforementioned image was being shared on Twitter, Live Science noticed it and got in touch with Task Force Turtle to learn more about it. It turns out that the full story includes drugs, mysteries, phenomenal herpetological memories, butt … [Read more...] about How Butt Gas, Drugs, and Incredible Memories Lead to This Odd Turtle Photo
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A 3,000-Year-Old Olive Tree on the Greek Island of Crete Still Produces Olives Today
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 “stood here when Rome burned in AD64, and … [Read more...] about A 3,000-Year-Old Olive Tree on the Greek Island of Crete Still Produces Olives Today
Never Seen Before: Deer Spotted Eating Human Bones
For the very first time, scientists have photographed a deer gnawing human remains. The deer was documented by a motion-sensitive camera at the Forensic Anthropology Research Facility at Texas State University, a 10-hectare (26 acres) "body farm" where forensic scientists study how human bodies decompose in the wild. Although a big part of this is seeing how wild animals … [Read more...] about Never Seen Before: Deer Spotted Eating Human Bones
Thailand’s Three Whale Rock-Uncover the Mysteries Behind These Rocks
Hin Sam Wan, which means Three Whale Rock, is a 75 million-year-old rock formation jutting majestically near the mountains. It earned its name because it looks like a family of whales. The place is reachable by an extensive network of trails, and a hike to these impressive stones is breathtakingly memorable. Hin Sam Wan rock formation protrudes out of a mountain in … [Read more...] about Thailand’s Three Whale Rock-Uncover the Mysteries Behind These Rocks
Plymouth Police Catch Swan Involved In Collision Echoing Scene From Hot Fuzz
After driving a wounded swan to the vet in the back of their squad car, Devon police officers found themselves experiencing the plot of the comedy Hot Fuzz. The bird was in trouble last night in Plymouth Harbour and was saved by a "drunk man," but while waddling along a busy road, it was struck by a car. Naturally, Edgar Wright's 2007 comedy Hot Fuzz was immediately … [Read more...] about Plymouth Police Catch Swan Involved In Collision Echoing Scene From Hot Fuzz