The Udumbara Blossom: A Sacred Plant and Harbinger of Good Fortune
It is said that Udumbara flowers are extremely rare and difficult to see. People who see Udumbara flowers must truly have an affinity with this flower. Does the appearance in…
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Chocolate marigolds are so named because of their chocolate-like scent. This flower is endemic in Mexico, red or dark brown, blooming in late summer. Currently, there is only one clone…
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According to recent research, ancient diseases released by melting glaciers might wreak havoc on the world.
Science fiction is rife with fanciful tales of deadly organisms emerging from the ice and wreaking havoc on unsuspecting human victims. From shape-shifting aliens in Antarctica, to super-parasites emerging from a thawing woolly mammoth in Siberia, to …
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Megalodon: the truth about the largest shark that ever lived
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27 Prehistoric Animals That Are Still Alive Today
Want to see prehistoric animals dating back millions of years? We know exactly where you can visit them. Prehistoric Animals That Are Alive Today Awe-inducing creatures like mastodons, giant ground sloths, saber-toothed cats and even dire wolves (yep, …
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Russia destroyed the largest airplane in the world, and Ukraine believes that rebuilding it will cost $500 million. Look at the remnants of the enormous jet.
The Antonov An-225 Mriya—once the world’s largest aircraft —lies in pieces in an airport northwest of Ukraine’s capital city, Kyiv. Heavily damaged during fierce fighting between Russian paratroopers and Ukrainian troops, the aircraft will almost certainly …
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Decoding the “Ghost Fighter” Zero and the Most Controversial Kamikaze Tactic in World History
For this session in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 , I’m flying the Mitsubishi A6M2, Japan’s main fighter of World War II, famously known as the “Zero.” Introduced in 1940, the A6M was dubbed the Navy Type 0 carrier fighter or Reisen (零戦, “Zero Fighter”) …
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“8 Fascinating Blue Parrot Species Perfect for Pet Companionship”
Top 8 Blue Parrots to Keep as Pets Although green is the dominant color in parrots, you can still find some pet birds with beautiful blue plumage. Green parrots range in size from small to very large and range in color from blue…
Read more“Discover the Diversity of Cockatiel Varieties: A Glimpse into Popular Types”
Cockatiel is a popular choice for a pet bird. It is a small parrot with a variety of colors and a comb. It’s attractive as well as friendly. Because of…
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The Real Reason the SR-71 (the Fastest Plane Ever) Was Retired
The SR-71 was truly an amazing spy plane that broke speed record after speed record. But all that speed cost a heck of a lot of money. Even though the plane was a game-changer during the Cold War , eventually, the costs were too much given the pace of …
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