Earth’s Deadliest Hiking Trail
Danger and thrills are why many people visit Mt Hua, which is located in China's Shaanxi province. Hiking up Mt Hua and exploring the surrounding area is a popular attraction as there are many temples and religious sights located throughout the area. Some of the most amazing sights, however, are at the top of the mountain.
Continue reading...Trees that Grow into Furniture [PICS]
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
People get pretty excited when they come across a shrub that looks like an animal or an object, so you can only imagine the reaction when they encounter something created by the ingenious practice of tree shaping. Tree Shapers Peter Cook and Becky Northey of south east Queensland loved their trees but weren't satisfied with growing pretty shapes, they wanted something better, and in 1996 Pooktre was born.
Continue reading...Could Global Warming Cause a Mini Ice Age?
Monday, November 17, 2008
In the early 1900s, near the Berezovka river in Ukraine, frozen Woolly Mammoths were found with half chewed food still in their mouths, and more food undigested in their stomachs. Since then, scientists have been debating and speculating about what terrible environmental scenario could have flash frozen Woolly Mammoths so quickly.
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Monday, December 8, 2008
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