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Sigiriya, aka Sinhagiri, is an ancient rock fortress in Sri Lanka. According to the ancient chronicles, this area was a large forest; however, it became a hill after the storms and landslides. Then, the hill became the new capital of Sri Lanka in the 5th century AD. King Kashyapa (477- 495) built a palace decorated… Continue reading Sigiriya Rock Fortress: Ancient Sri Lankan City

Socotra Island is part of an archipelago in the Indian Ocean. It is so isolated that a third of its plant life is found nowhere else on the planet. Today, 70% of the island is protected as a National park. The most striking endemic species of Socotra Island is the Dragon’s blood tree, which can… Continue reading Socotra Island In Yemen

A farmer in Argentina has uncovered the preserved shells of four giant ‘ancient armadillo’ creatures called Glyptodonts that roamed the earth around 20,000 years ago. The largest of the shells is about the size of a Volkswagen Beetle. The shells were discovered in a dried-out riverbed near the Argentine capital of Buenos Aires and then… Continue reading Farmer Discovers Four Giant ‘Ancient Armadillo’ Glyptodont Shells In Dried-Out Riverbed

Fly Geyser, also known as Fly Ranch Geyser is a small geothermal geyser located on private land in Washoe County, Nevada, about 20 miles (32 km) north of Gerlach. It is actually human-made. In June 2016, the non-profit Burning Man Project purchased the 3,800 acres (1,500 ha) Fly Ranch, including the geyser, for $6.5 million.… Continue reading Fly Geyser In Gerlach, Nevada

The catacombs of Paris is one of the creepiest and most interesting places that you can visit. It has a unique history with its interesting story. The catacombs are an unidentified tribute to millions of unknown, deceased Parisians, full of the human femur bone, skeletons, and other bones, heaped in bizarrely elegant, orderly exhibits and… Continue reading The Catacombs Of Paris: One Of The Creepiest Places To Visit

As the name suggests, Blood Falls is a waterfall which shoots blood-red water into a river. It was first seen in the year 1911 in Eastern part of Antarctica – in the McMurdo Dry Valley. The sight is a perfect backdrop for a horror film: creepy, mysterious and of course bloody. Previously, it was believed… Continue reading Blood Falls (Antarctica)

The California pipevine swallowtail butterfly is a wonder to behold. It begins its life as a tiny red egg, hatches into an enormous orange-speckled caterpillar, and then — after a gestation period of up to two years — emerges as an iridescent blue beauty. Brimming with oceanic tones, the creature’s wings are considered by collectors… Continue reading How one man repopulated a rare butterfly species in his backyard

The Most Iconic Buildings In Singapore Marina Bay Sands The new icon of the city, Marina Bay Sands is a luxury hotel, casino, and entertainment complex that features a cantilevered infinity swimming pool spanning across three towers inspired by a deck of cards. ArtScience Museum ArtScience Museum is a museum within the integrated resort of… Continue reading 16 Most Iconic Buildings in Singapore

Tunnels are normally things that are either made by humans or were constructed over thousands or millions of years by water movement. However, in a specific area of South America, there are tunnels large enough for humans to walk through, even some large enough for cars to drive through – but they weren’t man-made. They… Continue reading Massive Tunnels That Were Dug By A Giant Sloth That Lived 10,000 Years Ago

If you’re scared of heights then you might want to look away now, because this walkway in China is your worst nightmare come true. The fact that it’s attached 4,600ft (1,403 metres) up the side of a mountain is scary enough, but the fact that it’s also made of glass is nothing short of terrifying.… Continue reading Terrifying 4,600ft Glass Walkway Opens In China, And Just Looking At The Pics Will Give You Vertigo