31 Pics That Will Amaze and Fascinate You
When we dive deep into all the wonders and oddities of life, you'd be surprised by how insane some of the these true stories really are.
So enjoy some fascinating stories and wonderful things from our wild world.
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“These glowing rocks are known as Yooperlite, they are actually Syanite rocks rich in fluorescent Sodalite. They can be found mostly on Lake Superior.”
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“Frane Selak is a Croatian man who cheated death 7 times. In the 1960s, he survived a plane crash, a car accident and a train crash. In the 70s he survived 2 more car accidents, and in the 90s another 2. He then lived on to win the lottery in 2003. He was dubbed "the luckiest unlucky man ever".”
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“Texan longhorn cow holds world record for longest horns span. They measure 10 feet 7 inches.”
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“This church has been under construction for 138 years - The Basílica de la Sagrada Família in Barcelona, Spain was begun in 1882 with expected completion in 2026 - With successful completion in 2026 the church will achieve 144 total years of construction.”
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“This is a Chinese water deer. They do not grow antlers but instead grow tusks. They are also known as “vampire deer””
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“What does a volcano eruption look like from space? The Space Shuttle Endeavour STS-68 crew captured this view of the Kliuchevskoi volcano eruption plume in 1994.”
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“The Knap of Howar in the United Kingdom is a Neolithic farmstead which has the oldest known stone houses in the world, built 6000 years ago. It’s truly remarkable how well the stones are preserved.”
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“1,400-Years Old Ginkgo Tree Near Ancient Chinese Temple Sheds Leaves, Creates A Sea Of 'Golden' Leaves.”
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“Coming in for a landing, the Snowy or Arctic Owl. Native to the Arctic or Northern America.”
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“The actual coat worn by Napoleon Bonaparte during the invasion of Russia in 1812, located at Les Invalides, Paris.”
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“Heinrichite - a mineral crystal containing arsenic, barium, hydrogen, oxygen, and uranium.”
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