Fiesta De Santa Marta De Ribarteme (Where live people joins their own cortege) Survived a near death experience in the past 12 months? Congratulations, you’ve earned the right to participate in one of Spain’s more bizarre religious pilgrimages; la Fiesta de Santa Marta de Ribarteme. And the kicker is, you get to do it in a coffin. Come late July, […]
Spain’s Bizarre Cortege Festival : La Fiesta De Santa Marta De Ribarteme – Spain’s most bizarre religious pilgrimages
Mother of all Swiss Army Knives boasts 100 tools… including a REVOLVER
A device described as the ‘mother of all Swiss Army knives’ has gone on display, which features more than 100 tools – including a gun.The incredible multi-tool boasts everything from a piano tuner to a .22-caliber revolver.Owned by the Smithsonian Institution and on display at the Buffalo Bill Centre of the West in Wyoming, USA, the ‘handy pocket knife’ is […]
Amazing Ghost Ants : Tapinoma melanocephalum
Ghost Ants : Tapinoma melanocephalum Now this is a cool looking insect. Ghost ants, or tapinoma melanocephalum feed on sweets among other things. Since their abdomens are transparent, you can actually see the color of the food that they eat. Tapinoma melanocephalum is a species of ant that goes by the common name ghost ant. They are recognised by their […]
Goliath Beetle : World’s largest Beetle on Earth
Goliath Beetle The Goliath beetles (named after the biblical giant Goliath) are among the largest insects on Earth, if measured in terms of size, bulk and weight. They are members of subfamily Cetoniinae, within the family Scarabaeidae. Goliath beetles can be found in many of Africa’s tropical forests, where they feed primarily on tree sap and fruit. Little appears to […]
Amazing And Biggest Natural And Human Made Holes Photos Around The World
1. Darvaza Gas Crater-Turkmenistan(The Door to Hell): In the heart of the Karakum desert of Turkmenistan the Darvaza Gas Crater or The Burning Gates give off a glow that can be seen from miles away during the dark night. (Image credit:JohnBradley) 2.Kimberley Diamond Mine-South Africa: The Kimberley Diamond Mine (also known as the Big Hole) holds the (disputed) title of […]
Baya Weaver: Amazing Indian Weaver Bird known for Artistic Nests
The Baya Weaver (Ploceus philippinus) is a weaverbird found across South and Southeast Asia. Flocks of these birds are found in grasslands, cultivated areas, scrub and secondary growth and they are best known for their hanging retort shaped nests woven from leaves. These nest colonies are usually found on thorny trees or palm fronds and the nests are often built […]
Contortion : Amazing Body Bending Art – Unusual, Dramatic Bending And Flexing Of The Human Body
Contortion (sometimes contortionism) is an unusual form of physical display which involves the dramatic bending and flexing of the human body. Contortion is often part of acrobatics and circus acts. In general, “contortionists” have unusual natural flexibility, which is then enhanced through acrobatic training, or they put themselves through intense, vigorous and painful training to gain this flexibility. In some […]
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Frozen Wonders Of Nature In The World – Most Amazing And Fascinating
Frozen Waterfalls The growth of a frozen waterfall can proceed only gradually, for progressive freezing of the flowing water. There are thousands of frozen falls around the world. The one located at Beijing’s Myun County attracts tourists from all over the country as well as internationally. A beautiful display of nature’s art at work. Ice Caves Ice cave are a […]
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King Cobra Snake – Ophiophagus hannah (World’s longest venomous snake)
Amazing King Cobra Snake – King Cobra Facts, Photos, Information, Habitats, News The king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is the world’s longest venomous snake, with a length up to 5.6 m (18.5 ft). This species is widespread throughout Southeast Asia and parts of India, and is found mostly in forested areas. The king cobra can be fierce and agile, and can […]
Amazing Flying Duck Orchid (Caleana major) : Beautiful & Awesome Flower from Australia
Flying Duck Orchid (Caleana major) Caleana major, the Flying Duck Orchid is a small orchid found in eastern and southern Australia. This terrestrial plant features a remarkable flower, resembling a duck in flight. The flower is an attractant to insects, such as male sawflies which pollinate the flower in a process known as pseudocopulation. In 1986 this orchid was featured […]