naturalTen of the World’s Most Unique Islands
Though the islands on this list are not as well known as the world's biggest and most scenic isles, they have plenty of characteristics that…
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naturalnatureEscape the City: 12 natural getaways near major cities
These natural places feel like they belong far away from city life, yet they are surprisingly near some of the world's greatest cities.
green15 Eco-Friendly Cars: You Can Afford to Go Green Today
Many people believe that they simply cannot afford to go green. Not everyone lives in an area where they can walk to work, or even drive less,…
designTree Art: 6 Amazingly Creative Bonsai Artists
Bonsai culture is alive and well outside of the movies as well. Like any art form, it has its stars and envelope pushers. Here are a…
aquarium fishStrange Fish: 12 Unique Freshwater Aquarium Species
There are plenty of unique and unusual aquarium residents. Some of these fall into the realm of strange animals, while others are…
environment10 Iconic Geothermal Hot Spring Designs
Before the days of jetted tubs, spas, and heated pools, the only real place to soak in hot water not in your bath tub was to visit a geothermal…
history10 of the World’s Most Beautiful Ancient Cities
Children always think the town they grew up in has been there since the dawn of time, just like they think their parents are giants that will…
AustraliaWild Pets: The World’s Strangest Feral Animals
Pet birds, farm animals, and even aquarium fish have been able to thrive in the wild in certain situations. Here are some examples of domestic…
desertAmazing Buildings Swallowed by the Desert
The elements of one of the world's harshest climates can wreak havoc on anything man-made, even while providing the perfect climate for it to be…
nature15 of the World’s Most Massive Beasts
In an earlier post, “15 of the World’s Most Adorable Miniature Animals”, we took a look at some extremely diminutive creatures. Now…
natureMore Human than Human: Nature’s Most Social Animals
Earlier we discussed ants and termites as two amazing microsocieties in nature that have the ability to build habitats for themselves as human…
insectsAmazing Microsocieties: Ants vs. Termites
Scientists have long known that humans are not the only species endowed with certain gifts; wolves, dolphins, orcas and apes all have highly…
natureRemarkable Religious Structures Reclaimed by Nature
Despite being aged and broken down, the unique hybrid of man-made and nature in these ruins below is arguably as spectacular as when they were…
animals12 Great Escapes By Animals in Captivity
If the media treatment is any indication, people recognize that wild animals do not enjoy living in cages. Films like Free Willy and Madagascar…
historyComets: The Beautiful Wayward Sons of Sol
After taking a look at meteors, it seems only fitting to acknowledge their more colorful astral kindred, comets. Much more rarely seen, comets…
