Utqiaġvik, also known as Barrow is a town in Alaska. It is also the largest city in North Slope Borough in the state of Alaska, USA. Being one of the most one of the northernmost cities and towns, it experiences 24-hour daylight for over 90 days and 24-hour total darkness for 67 days a year. The phenomenon is…
In 1912, the RMS Titanic along with around 1500 passengers, collided with an iceberg during its maiden voyage. The sinking of the ship that was recognized as “unsinkable” is one of history’s great tragedies. While the bodies of all those lost perished in the North Atlantic Ocean, thousands of artifacts survived in the shipwreck! Some…
Step out onto the world’s edge with the Grand Canyon West Skywalk, a glass bridge that lets you walk 4,000 feet above the Colorado River. This awe-inspiring feat of engineering offers panoramic views of one of the World’s Seven Natural Wonders. The Skywalk is a horseshoe-shaped structure at Eagle Point in Arizona near the Colorado…
There is a place in Austria that turns into a dry park in the winter and again turns into a 10-meter-deep crystal-clear lake in the summer. Yes, it’s true. ‘Grüner See’ (Green Lake) in Styria, Austria, is a dry park with walking trails, benches, and trees during the winter. However, in the spring and early…
Have you ever wondered why and how some houses defy the laws of physics with their unusual shapes and leaning walls? Around the world, several houses have become famous for their crooked appearances. These buildings are often tilted or oddly shaped due to various reasons. The reason could vary from unstable foundations, old construction methods, natural…
What can be more intriguing than a lonely lighthouse standing tall amid a rocky lake shore, unmoved as the rowdy tides hit its base? The same lighthouse covered in white snow and icicles in the winter, is hauntingly beautiful. Lake Michigan, one of the five great lakes of the world, carries more than 100 lighthouses…
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg achieved a groundbreaking feat with an unmanned submersible named ‘Ran.’ It completed the first-ever survey of the bottom of an Antarctic glacier. Over 27 days, Ran navigated over 1,000 kilometers beneath the Dotson Ice Shelf. The submersible uncovered secret structures, tear-drop-like patterns, and complex terrain of peaks, valleys, and…
In 2012 Bees in northeastern France left their Beekeepers baffled by producing honey in mysterious blue and green shades. They could not solve the mystery of the colored honey in their beehives until they discovered that the bees were visiting a local M&M factory. Let’s dive into this fascinating story of candy-eating honey bees. ‘Not…
The ocean is stunning but it is also a dangerous place. However, sharks aren’t the only danger lurking in ocean waters. A shocking range of species, including fish, reptiles, crustaceans, and cnidarians, have the power to cause serious injury or even result in death to humans. Here are the top 7 deadliest sea creatures around the…
The people of Pompeii, Rome would have thought that it was the dawn of just another day of their lives. Merchants would be getting ready for the day’s sales, while the slaves were occupied with their chores. The rich ladies would be deciding on what to wear on that day, while the fragrance of the…
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