The town of Grammichele is situated on the Italian island of Sicily, in the province of Catania. One of the few towns in the entire world with a distinctive hexagonal layout is this one. After the great Sicilian earthquake of 1693 destroyed an earlier settlement called Occhialà, which was situated to the north of present-day Grammichele, the town was established. In the hope … [Read more...] about Grammichele, A Hexagonal City In Sicily, Italy
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In this breathtaking Arctic photo, a polar bear is seen breathing fire
At first glance, you might be forgiven for thinking this incredible picture is a scene from fantasy epic Game of Thrones As if polar bears weren't cool enough before, they now breathe FIRE. At first glance, you might be forgiven for thinking this incredible picture is a scene from fantasy epic Game of Thrones. But on sober reflection, you probably worked out it's … [Read more...] about In this breathtaking Arctic photo, a polar bear is seen breathing fire
A Preserved Great White Shark Carcass Was Discovered In A Closed Wildlife Park
It's amazing the things people leave behind when they're packing up and abandoning a place for good, but 'preserved carcass of great white shark' has got to be up there. If you ever go to a wildlife park you'd probably expect most of the animals there to still be alive and kicking, albeit at a safe distance so they can't harm people, but one place had a giant shark sitting … [Read more...] about A Preserved Great White Shark Carcass Was Discovered In A Closed Wildlife Park
Kherson Grand Canyon
Stanislav Grand Canyon in Kherson Moutains is one of the most amazing and beautiful places in Ukraine. Vertical slopes of canyon consisting of multi-coloured clay and they reach up to 55 meters in height. Enjoy the amazing mountain scenery and the spicy scent of steppe herbs, go kayaking or discover the thrill of flying on a hang glider. Such an opportunity for those who … [Read more...] about Kherson Grand Canyon
Adorable Humpback Dolphin Brings Gifts For Humans From Bottom Of The Ocean
A humpback dolphin has developed an adorable habit of bringing visitors treasures from the bottom of the ocean. Mystique, a 29-year-old male dolphin, has become a firm favourite at the Barnacles Café and Dolphin Feeding centre on Queensland's Cooloola Coast. Eager visitors flock to see Mystique's impressive collection of gifts retrieved from under the sea, … [Read more...] about Adorable Humpback Dolphin Brings Gifts For Humans From Bottom Of The Ocean