The iconic green hill that graced the desktop screens of millions of Windows XP users for over a decade is a real place. The unedited photograph, taken in January 1996, depicts the Los Carneros American Viticultural Area of Sonoma County, California, United States. The image, titled “Bliss,” has become one of the most recognizable and widely viewed photographs in history. … [Read more...] about The Story Behind the Windows XP Desktop: The Real Location of the Bliss Hill
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Crested Kingfisher Has A Shaggy Mohawk And Stunning White Plumage Flecked With Black On Back And Wings
The Crested Kingfisher has a striking appearance. With their shaggy Mohawks, these birds appear so awesome. I’m sure you’ve heard of this popular hairdo. They were born with it, and it was a stylish one. The gorgeous coat is also found on large kingfishers. On the back and wings, the beautiful white plumage is flecked with black. These characteristics can help them stand … [Read more...] about Crested Kingfisher Has A Shaggy Mohawk And Stunning White Plumage Flecked With Black On Back And Wings
The Eternal Embrace of Valdaro’s Neolithic Lovers: A Tale of Speculation and Mystery
In 2007, just before Valentine’s Day, a team of archaeologists uncovered a Neolithic burial site in Valdaro, Italy. Among the 30 sites found was a double burial containing the skeletons of a male and a female. What made this discovery remarkable was the position of the skeletons. The two were found locked in an embrace that has lasted for the past 6,000 years, making them the … [Read more...] about The Eternal Embrace of Valdaro’s Neolithic Lovers: A Tale of Speculation and Mystery
Rare and Mysterious Rainbow Cloud Stuns Internet
The internet was recently stunned by a rare and mysterious rainbow cloud that appeared over a mountain in Taiwan. The stunning image quickly went viral, with people around the world marveling at the incredible sight. The photograph shows a vibrant and colorful cloud formation that stretches across the sky like a giant rainbow. The cloud is shaped like a long, thin tube and … [Read more...] about Rare and Mysterious Rainbow Cloud Stuns Internet
Rainbow at 30,000 Feet: Pilot’s Photo Captures Rare and Breathtaking Sight
A rare sight was captured from the cockpit of a commercial airplane as pilot Lloyd J Ferraro took a stunning photograph of a complete rainbow from an altitude of 30,000 feet. The breathtaking image shows the colors of the rainbow in their full spectrum, arching gracefully across the sky. Rainbows have long been a source of fascination for people around the world, with their … [Read more...] about Rainbow at 30,000 Feet: Pilot’s Photo Captures Rare and Breathtaking Sight