Imagine looking down at Earth from the Moon and seeing a giant white spot you mistake for ice. That's exactly what happened to Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin during their historic Moon landing in 1969. The culprit? None other than Salar De Uyuni, a mirror-like salt flat nestled in southwest Bolivia's Altiplano. Spanning a whopping 10,582 square kilometers (4,086 sq mi), … [Read more...] about Welcome to the Largest Mirror on Earth, Salar De Uyuni
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This ‘Welcome to Cleveland’ Sign On a Rooftop in Milwaukee Has Been Confusing Airline Passengers for Decades
A rooftop sign that has been confusing Milwaukee-bound airline passengers for decades. Being bored in your studio on a Wednesday is probably just normal routine for a photographer. Anyway, that’s exactly what happened to Mark Gubin back in 1978, but then he got a perky idea. He decided to take a tub of white paint and write out ‘Welcome to Cleveland’ in big block letters … [Read more...] about This ‘Welcome to Cleveland’ Sign On a Rooftop in Milwaukee Has Been Confusing Airline Passengers for Decades
Welcome to Slope Point, an awe-inspiring landscape nestled at the southernmost tip of New Zealand’s South Island.
Here, the mighty airstreams sweep unimpeded across the expansive circumpolar Southern Ocean, traversing a staggering 2000 miles before colliding with the rugged coastline. The relentless force of these winds is both persistent and formidable, shaping the environment in a dramatic display of nature's power. As a result, the trees of Slope Point bear witness to the … [Read more...] about Welcome to Slope Point, an awe-inspiring landscape nestled at the southernmost tip of New Zealand’s South Island.
Zoo celebrates birth of endangered African elephant calf — welcome to the world
It’s always a special day at a zoo when a new baby animal is born, especially when they’re part of an endangered species. Each new birth is a sign of hope and step towards ensuring the species’ survival. Recently, the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, Nebraska celebrated the arrival of a baby African elephant, an inspiring sign for a critically endangered species. On August 6, … [Read more...] about Zoo celebrates birth of endangered African elephant calf — welcome to the world
Man Plants a Garden in His London Backyard to Welcome a Family of Foxes and Other Wildlife
David Fielding, an executive recruiter, has "rewilded" his backyard and urban pond in Southeast London to make it more welcoming to a growing family of foxes and other wildlife who choose to stay. Fielding told SWNS that he has been watching the foxes for several years. David Fielding, 54, has spent the past four years watching foxes play in his garden and has seen the … [Read more...] about Man Plants a Garden in His London Backyard to Welcome a Family of Foxes and Other Wildlife