A massive sleepy sea turtle has been spotted napping on a giant sea sponge in waters off the coast of Indonesia. The turtle, which is believed to be a loggerhead, was photographed by a group of divers who were exploring the coral reefs in the area. The photo shows the turtle lying peacefully on its back, with its head resting on the sponge. The turtle’s eyes are closed and … [Read more...] about A Massive Sleepy Sea Turtle Sleeping On Sponge
How to Measure Remaining Daylight With Your Hand
Need to know how much daylight is left? Use this handy trick. It’s pretty amazing that we can have a little computer in our pocket that can tell us, you know, basically anything in the world we could ever want to know. (For example, I just asked Google “What is the meaning of life?” and it told me, “The meaning of life is that which we choose to give it.” See?) A lot of us … [Read more...] about How to Measure Remaining Daylight With Your Hand
Five reasons the Sagrada Família is a must-see
It is well known that Gaudí predicted the international interest the Sagrada Família would attract, saying “People will come from all over to see what we’ve done.” Over a century later, the figures confirm it: recently, the Temple has welcomed more than four million visitors each year -twenty million come by just to look at it from the outside- and, as the architect … [Read more...] about Five reasons the Sagrada Família is a must-see
The Raigad Fort: Massive Fort 1,356 m Above Sea Level
Situated in the Raigad district of Maharashtra, India, the Raigad Fort (meaning Royal Fort) once was the capital of the Maratha Empire. Construction of several structures on the fort took place after Chhatrapati Shivaji made it his capital in 1662. There were about 300 stone houses, mansions, palaces garrisons, and a market which was a mile long on the fort. The fort also had … [Read more...] about The Raigad Fort: Massive Fort 1,356 m Above Sea Level
Amadiyah: Ancient Town Dating Back To 3,000 BCE
Amadiyah (or Amedi) is an ancient town in the Duhok Governorate of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, which is built on a mesa in the broader Great Zab river valley. The city has a rich history dating back thousands of years, and its mountainous location has contributed to its strategic and defensive importance throughout history. The ancient town dates back to 3,000 BCE to the … [Read more...] about Amadiyah: Ancient Town Dating Back To 3,000 BCE