Five millennia on, Stonehenge at the summer solstice is still the place to be. Today, June 20, is the solstice, marking the longest day and shortest night in the Northern Hemisphere. This year's solstice arrives slightly earlier than usual, the earliest since the late 1700s, signaling the start of summer north of the Equator. In the Southern Hemisphere, the season shifts … [Read more...] about What Actually Happens At Stonehenge During The Summer Solstice?
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These Maps Claim to Show Passenger Trains in US vs. Europe. Here Are the Facts
A Facebook page titled The sound of Train recently posted an image comparing passenger train lines in the United States and Europe (archived link). The post quickly gained traction with 117,000 reactions, 21,800 comments, and 44,000 reshares, highlighting the public's interest in transportation infrastructure. The image, which later went viral on Reddit in 2023, sparked … [Read more...] about These Maps Claim to Show Passenger Trains in US vs. Europe. Here Are the Facts
Masters of Camouflage: The Arctic Hare’s Stunning Transformation
Imagine this: a vast expanse of pristine white stretches before you, the Arctic tundra under the soft glow of the midnight sun. Suddenly, a flurry of movement catches your eye. But wait, is it just a clump of snow blown by the wind? As you get closer, the "snowball" twitches its nose and hops away, revealing itself as the magnificent Arctic hare. These incredible creatures … [Read more...] about Masters of Camouflage: The Arctic Hare’s Stunning Transformation
This Plant Will Give You Ketchup and Fries At The Same Time and It’s Now Available in the US
See the potatoes under the tomatoes? They all come from one plant. Yes, this means that you can have ketchup and fries from the same plant and that’s what this amazing variety is actually called: the Ketchup ‘n’ Fries plant (known as “TomTato” in the UK). It’s a hybrid that has a vine growing cherry tomatoes while its roots grow white potatoes—what a nice combination! … [Read more...] about This Plant Will Give You Ketchup and Fries At The Same Time and It’s Now Available in the US
These Stunning Glowing Rocks Called Yooperlites Were Only Recently Discovered at Lake Superior – Here’s How to Find Them
Looking for a unique and fascinating rock to add to your bucket list? How about a Yooperlite? Never heard of them? That’s not surprising, as they were only discovered recently. Yooperlites, aka Glowdalites, are fluorescent rocks that are found in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. They are a type of syenite rock that contains a high concentration of sodalite, a mineral that … [Read more...] about These Stunning Glowing Rocks Called Yooperlites Were Only Recently Discovered at Lake Superior – Here’s How to Find Them