Even during World War II, a ship from 1911 was overtaken by nature and transformed into a floating forest.
While the SS Ayrfield was once a proud steam cargo ship, even used in World War II, its decaying shipwreck now stands as the famous Floating Forest…
The world’s oldest tree, known as “Great-Grandfather,” is 5,484 years old.
Chilean scientists have identified a four-metre-thick Patagonian cypress known as the Great-Grandfather to be the world’s oldest living tree, beating the current record-holder by over 600 years….
The Incredible Story of the Loneliest Tree in the World and How It Was Killed By a Drunk Driver
For hundreds of years, the Tree of Ténéré was a vital navigational waypoint in the heart of the Sahara. Even though it sat in complete isolation, hundreds…
This Blue Sea Dragon ‘Steals’ Venom from Its Prey to Create an Even More Powerful Sting
The blue dragon is a unique little sea monster. It might not be able to breathe fire but… Well, read below. The blue sea dragon may not…
Skeleton Coast: The No-Go Zone at the Edge of the World That God Made in Anger
Where the Atlantic Ocean meets the desert in Namibia, lies one of the most dangerous places on Earth: the Skeleton Coast. More than a thousand shipwrecks and…
19 Times Mother Nature’s Works of Art Left Us With Goosebumps
We’ve seen Mother Nature find ways to surprise us thousands of times in the past. She never gets tired of doing it, and we don’t get tired of witnessing her wonders. And we can say, with…
Missing Head of Hercules Found Inside 2,000-Year-Old Shipwreck in Mediterranean Sea
Just off the rocky coastline of Greece, divers have discovered a treasure trove of artifacts at the site of the famous Antikythera shipwreck. Among the many astounding…
Deepest-Lying Shipwreck Discovered: It’s a Legendary World War II Navy Ship
A recently discovered US navy ship sunk in World War II is thought to be the deepest-lying wreck ever found. Before being known as the deepest shipwreck,…
Insects Probably Feel Pain, New Study Says, And This Has Serious Implications For How We Treat Them
According to new research, insects experience pain in a manner similar to vertebrates. Praying mantises’ famous sex lives has important implications for whether they, and other insects,…
This Was the Worst Shark Attack in History, Killing At Least 150 People
On July 30, 1945, an American warship was hit by two Japanese torpedoes, sinking her in a mere 12 minutes. 900 sailors survived the disaster, but they…