The Mud Volcano That Buried A Village
On the southern edge of Trinidad’s Central Range lies a small village called Piparo. Unknown to many, the village was the site of a freak natural disaster back in February 1997. With precious little...
View ArticleThe Tree Of Forty Fruits
A New York sculptor (and part time horticulturist) has achieved something truly incredible. Through a process of grafting he has managed to create a tree that produces 40 varieties of stone fruit at...
View ArticleThe Perfect Shot – That Nearly Killed The Photographer
There is no denying that the above shot is incredible. However, in order to capture it Pakistani photographer Atif Saeed put himself within a (big) cat’s whisker of being killed. It all happened in a...
View ArticleThe Pet Buffalo That Rides In The Car To The Pub
You might need to blink a couple of times to take in the image above. However, your eyes are not deceiving you – that’s a real buffalo riding around in a convertible. His name is Bailey and he belongs...
View ArticleThe Great Guatemalan Sinkhole
Have you ever wanted the earth to swallow you up beneath your feet? Well if you happen to live in Guatemala, that wish may sometime become a reality. The capital, Guatemala City has a strange problem...
View ArticleThe Ghost Trees of Kaindy Lake – Kazakhstan
Kaindy Lake is a scenic mountain lake in Kazakhstan’s portion of the Tian Shan Mountains. Situated close to Almaty, this is a must see sight for adventurous travellers that find themselves in Central...
View ArticleThe World’s Priciest Food @ $40,000 Per Teaspoon
If Albino Caviar is on the menu, you know you’re having a meal where you should avoid picking up the bill. Also known as White Gold, the world’s priciest food weighs in at approximately $40,000 per...
View ArticleThe Seven Coloured Earths in Mauritius
The Seven Coloured Earths in Mauritius (known in French as “Terres des Sept Couleurs”) is a bizarre geological oddity that tampers with the notion that brown is the only colour of dirt. The psychedelic...
View ArticleBlue Lagoon – Geothermal Energy Plant, Medicinal Spa
At first glance you wouldn’t think that the run off from an energy plant would lend itself to being a medicinal spa. However this is exactly what has happened in Iceland, a country that relies on...
View ArticleThe Abandoned Fishing Village of Houtouwan, China
On Shengshan Island, east of Shanghai, China, rests an eerie location. In a village that was once the home of over 2,000 fisherman, only a handful of people remain. To tourists in the know, Houtouwan...
View ArticleThe Mystery Lakes Of The Badain Jaran Desert
The spring-fed lakes in the Badain Jaran Desert are a strange sight to behold. Located near Alashan Youqi in Western Inner Mongolia, the site is a geographical anomaly that has been fascinating experts...
View ArticleThe Vast, Untouched Wilderness Of Greenland
Greenland is one of the least densely populated places on earth. Its vast and remote wilderness is a beauty to behold and with it being so off the beaten track, basically untouched. For the lucky few...
View ArticleDutch Police Use Trained Eagles to Tackle Drone Problem
Apparently the Dutch have a problem and it doesn’t stem from years of liberal social freedoms. In fact, there’s is a technological one – the country has too many drones. The authorities’ proposed...
View ArticleThe Deadly Waterway Named Bolton Strid
A section of the River Wharf named Bolton Strid in North Yorkshire, UK is a picturesque stretch of waterway that bubbles along and looks altogether quite inviting. Looks can be deceiving however....
View ArticleDoor To Hell, A Giant Gas Crater that has been burning since 1971
‘Door’ or ‘Gate,’ this burning Darvaza crater in Turkmenistan certainly leads to ‘Hell.’ It is a constantly burning crater located in the Karakum desert. This is a huge 225 feet wide hole with a depth...
View Article10 Unusual Things Around the World
Believe it or not, Earth has some weirdly beautiful places to explore. A lot of creepy things are happening in various corners of our very planet. If you are bored with the monotony of your daily life,...
View ArticleHolland Island, The Rapidly Eroding Island In The Chesapeake Bay
There are many natural occurrences in the world, and some are quite obscure. This is pretty much the case for the Holland island in the Chesapeake Bay which is one of the most interesting islands in...
View Article5 Nerdy Jobs That Involve The Ocean
Because we’re primarily land-based beings, we rarely think about how our world is mostly dominated by water, but it’s true. Currently, there are 332,519,000 cubic miles of ocean on Earth. If you’re a...
View Article5 Essential Indoor Gardening Tools You Need to Know About
Many of us, especially city dwellers, long for a green garden. Some people even try to replicate an outdoor garden in their apartment. Whether they are successful or not is open to debate. What is...
View ArticleWhat Are Tarot Cards? A Brief Explanation
Have you ever found yourself wishing you knew your future? Do you check your horoscope like it’s the daily news? You may think you need to buy a crystal ball in order to learn about yourself and...
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