Mount Taranaki, also known as Mount Egmont, on the west coast of New Zealand's North Island, is said to be one of the most symmetrical volcanic cone in the world (another candidate is Mayon Volcano). The volcano was born 120,000 years ago and erupted last in 1775, but it’s not done yet. Volcanologists agree that Taranaki is only lying dormant, waiting, biding its … [Read more...] about Mount Taranaki And Egmont National Park
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Great Britain and Ireland Show Their Colors
This photograph was taken by an astronaut on the International Space Station during a rare clear day over Ireland and the United Kingdom. The wide angle captures the contrasting colors of the two islands' various land cover types. The western edge of Ireland is bounded by coastal mountains and rough terrain, making the peninsulas appear browner than the more vegetated … [Read more...] about Great Britain and Ireland Show Their Colors
Woman Explains To The World Why Greek Statues Have Tiny Penises, And It Goes Viral
A woman's explanation of why Greek statues from antiquity have tiny penises has become widely popular. Look at it here: Ruby Reign noticed the disproportionately small kn**s on the historical statues and found herself scratching her head, so she decided to investigate. In a video posted to her TikTok account, she asked, "Have you ever wondered why so many of the ancient … [Read more...] about Woman Explains To The World Why Greek Statues Have Tiny Penises, And It Goes Viral
On February 1st, A Rare Green Comet Will Pass By Earth For The First Time In 50,000 Years
E3 will be the first comet to light up the sky since the Neowise comet in summer 2020 A comet that was last visible in the night sky while Neanderthals were still on the planet is about to appear once more. On February 1, 2023, the C/2022 E3 (ZTF) comet, which orbits the sun every 50,000 years, will come within 26 million miles of Earth and be visible to the unaided … [Read more...] about On February 1st, A Rare Green Comet Will Pass By Earth For The First Time In 50,000 Years
Dog won’t stop sniffing her owner’s nose until she realizes she’s trying to warn her
When you show kindness and compassion, you never know how far your actions will reach. Lauren Gauthier's general optimism and caring nature ultimately saved her life. Through Mission Beagle & Hound Rescue, she has dedicated her entire life to saving abused and neglected dogs, giving them a second chance that they would not have received otherwise. Lauren knew she … [Read more...] about Dog won’t stop sniffing her owner’s nose until she realizes she’s trying to warn her