The Great Eared Nightjar Looks Like a Tiny Dragon Straight Out of a Fantasy Movie
The flying fire-breathing dragons may not exist in our current times, but this bird bearing a resemblance to the mythical creature does seem to come straight out of…
This Circular Island in Argentina Not Only Floats, But Also Rotates Constantly
And we don’t really know why. Image credit: Parque Nacional Ciervo de los Pantanos South America’s second longest river, the Paraná, which has a length of 4,880 kilometers,…
Meat Honey: Vulture Bees Feed on Rotting Meat Instead of Nectar, And Yes, Their Honey Is Edible
We’ve all eaten honey at some point in our lives, but this thing is something different. The nectar has been swapped for meat. To identify what bacteria lives…
The Abandoned Village of Houtouwan in China Has Been Totally Overgrown With Ivy, Turning It Into a Green Paradise
In the abandoned village of Houtouwan, China, visitors get a first-hand experience of how nature is taking back what is hers. This abandoned Chinese village has been abandoned…
Phantom of the Deep Sea Captured on Camera for the First Time
The unusual-looking and extremely elusive ghost shark dwells in the darkness of the deep sea, rarely revealing itself – just like a phantom, or ghost. But now we…
This Blue Sea Dragon ‘Steals’ Venom from Its Prey to Create an Even More Powerful Sting
The blue dragon is a unique little sea monster. It might not be able to breathe fire but… Well, read below. The blue sea dragon may not be…
A Waterfall in Yosemite National Park Turns Into a Blazing “Firefall” Once a Year
Once every winter, a blazing firefall sweeps across the granite cliffs of Yosemite National Park in California. The rare and extraordinary firefall of Horsetail Fall. Image credit: Wayne Hsieh…
This Rare Optical Sight Called ‘Brocken Spectre’ Occurs When Your Shadow Is Cast Upon a Cloud Opposite a Strong Light Source
The phenomenon is also called ‘mountain spectre’, since it most often occurs when the observer stands at a higher altitude on a mountain and sees their shadow cast…
Iceberg Alley: Where You Can Watch Enormous Icebergs Drift in Front of Your Window
Stretching from Arctic to the southeast coast of the island of Newfoundland, Iceberg Alley is the perfect spot for iceberg viewing – even from your kitchen window, while…
This Is Not a Huge Carpet But the World’s Largest Mosaic Unearthed in Turkey
The Antakya Museum Hotel in Turkey is today of great archaeological importance. During its construction, workers discovered a 2,000-year-old mosaic that extends over 9,000-square-foot (about 850 square meters)!…
This Glittering Golden Horse Called Akhal-Teke is Probably the Most Beautiful Equine Breed in the World
Due to their spectacular coat and slender morphology, the Akhal-Teke are considered the most beautiful horse breed in existence. The majestic Akhal-Teke, the golden horse of Turkmenistan. Image…
NASA has received unusual signals from a spacecraft 13 billion miles away (video)
Finally, 37 years after its initial flight, NASA has confirmed that we will be able to retrieve Voyager 1. This discovery comes as a complete surprise to us…