In a remarkable discovery, Chinese scientists have stumbled upon an ancient lost world within an astonishingly deep and expansive sinkhole in southern China, with expectations of encountering previously unknown flora and fauna that have eluded scientific exploration. Located near Ping'e village in the Leye district of Guangxi, China, the colossal sinkhole has drawn … [Read more...] about Scientists Unearth Primeval ‘Lost World’ in Enormous Sinkhole in China
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The Enchanting World of Mirages: Optical Illusions That Mesmerize and Puzzle Us”
Mirages, nature's playful tricksters, never cease to amaze us. Just when we think we've seen it all, nature decides to toy with our senses by presenting us with something that isn't truly there, or at least not as we perceive it to be. However, mirages are not mere figments of our imagination; they are genuine optical phenomena that can even be captured on camera. These … [Read more...] about The Enchanting World of Mirages: Optical Illusions That Mesmerize and Puzzle Us”
Rarely Seen “Enchanted” Moments of World History (Megapost)
Here are some of the most interesting snapshots into world history. Hannah Stilley, born 1746, photographed in 1840. Probably the earliest born individual captured on film The first international tennis match at Wimbledon Princeton students after a snowball fight, 1893 Carl Akeley posed with the leopard he killed with his bare hands after it attacked … [Read more...] about Rarely Seen “Enchanted” Moments of World History (Megapost)
30-year-old dog named Bobi sets world record as the oldest dog ever
It’s true that dogs don’t live as long as humans, but some are blessed with good long lives, inspiring us all with their health and longevity. And a lucky few even get to hold the record as the official oldest dog in the world. That title has changed paws a few times in the past year, most recently going to 23-year-old Chihuahua Spike. But now, the record has officially … [Read more...] about 30-year-old dog named Bobi sets world record as the oldest dog ever
Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky: The Innovator Who Captured the World in Color
Sergey Mikhaylovich Prokudin-Gorsky was a man ahead of his time. Born in Russia in 1863, he was a chemist and photographer who dedicated his life to the pursuit of capturing the world in color. Prokudin-Gorsky is widely regarded as one of the early innovators of color photography, and his work has been instrumental in shaping the way we see and understand the past. In … [Read more...] about Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky: The Innovator Who Captured the World in Color