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 phe
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 artifa
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 Po
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 an
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
The Mayan civilization, going back to almost 1000 B.C., has a rich history surrounding it. Including a specialized system of advanced hierography as well as their knowledge of astronomy, the Mayan culture offers a treasure trove of information to the interested seeker. Uxmal is a city of Maya ruins
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 tha
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 sec
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 st
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 dea
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…
Have you watched the water swirling down in a circle through the drain as the stopper of the kitchen sink is removed? That turbulent center is called a whirlpool. There are much larger whirlpools in bodies of water all around the world. A whirlpool forms when strong currents of water flow through na
As a civilization, we make new inventions every day. A few of these inventions end up being pivotal to the future of mankind. The diesel engine, the computer, and the internet are some examples. Imagine a world powered by all-natural energy sources. There the walls of our own homes would act as gian
In 1974, a group of farmers digging a well near the Xi’aang province, China, discovered pieces of what appear to be human-shaped terracotta statues. This unearthing would later lead to one of the greatest archeological discoveries done to date, a terracotta army of nearly 8000 troops. These life-siz
Imagine that you were being transported to the day of the Spring Equinox in 900 AD Mexico.. You are standing at the base of the Pyramid of Kukulcan, while the rhythmic chanting of thousands of Mayans surround you. The high priests at the top are carrying out elaborate rituals to appease the god of K