Tag: Earth
Hidden Giant: Earth’s tallest waterfall revealed
Concealed in the stormy North Atlantic lies Earth’s greatest waterfall, an underwater giant hidden from view in the darkness between Iceland and Greenland. Here, where warm subtropical waters collide with a frigid Arctic cataract, the largest waterfall on the planet plunges silently into the abyss.
These trees are the tallest beings in the world
In a secluded grove in Northern California stands Hyperion, rising higher than any known living tree on Earth. At 380 feet tall, this giant coast redwood pierces the sky, taller than Big Ben or the Statue of Liberty.
Secrets hidden in Whale Earwax
Beneath the waves, a humpback whale's haunting song rings out. These giants of the deep have captivated humanity for ages with their intelligence, emotions and intricate social bonds. Yet much about whales remains a mystery due to their hidden underwater lives.
Palm trees are not native to Los Angeles
Swaying gently over the boulevards, palm trees evoke Los Angeles glamour everywhere from Beverly Hills to Venice Beach. Their slender trunks and breezy fronds appear as quintessentially Californian as surfboards and starlets.
Strength of spider silk rivals steel
Spider silk, an insect-trapping and egg-protecting material, is known for its incredible strength and elasticity, making it one of the most...
Istanbul is in both Europe and Asia
Located at the confluence of the Black Sea and the Mediterranean, Istanbul, previously known as Byzantium and Constantinople, is a city of immense historical significance. This beautiful city...