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Explore the universe through the most detailed 3D virtual reality map

Swiss scientists use VR technology and a huge astronomical database to simulate the universe in 360 degrees in real time.

Inside Hoia Baciu - The World's Scariest Forest

Nestled between two mountain ranges in Transylvania (Romania) is a forest that even the locals have long avoided entering, for fear of the mysteries within.

Parasitic flower reappears 13 years after being declared extinct

A mysterious plant with lantern-like flowers, declared extinct in 2010, has been rediscovered in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.

'A Flock of Lovebirds': I Didn't Expect Birds to Be This Beautiful

100 years ago, a man released 60 strange birds, causing the US to lose $1 billion a year.

Unexpectedly, the release of 60 strange birds costs the US up to 1 billion dollars a year. What kind of bird is this?

Strange 'rich people's MSG', once no one bothered to buy it

To buy 1kg of this type

More than 1,000 artifacts unearthed on Mount Wudang

Chinese archaeologists have announced the discovery of a large collection of artifacts at a World Heritage site famous for its Taoist temples.

Why did Empress Dowager Cixi eat 20 eggs every day, but the chef had to prepare 500?

Although Empress Dowager Cixi only ate 20 eggs a day, the chefs bought and prepared 500. So who were the remaining eggs for?

8 mystical medieval books that are even scarier the more you read them

From the basics of the Satanic code to a guide on how to make a pact with the devil, these books are clearly not for the faint of heart.

The majestic natural scenery is overwhelming on the most dangerous road in the world

In 2014, the road to Tusheti (Georgia) was listed as one of the most dangerous roads in the world.

Strange wood with the ability to change color: Ranked among the world's top in hardness and durability, Vietnam also grows it

Thanks to its special properties, this type of wood is sold at a quite expensive price.

If the sea suddenly disappears, why do hundreds of millions of people have to urgently evacuate?

If the sea water suddenly evaporated at the same time, the Earth would fall into an unimaginable disaster. What is that?

Why can't humans feel the temperature inside the Earth when it's 6,000 degrees Celsius?

The temperature of the Earth's core is about 6,000 degrees Celsius, higher than the surface temperature of the Sun. Furthermore, the Earth's core is larger than the core…

What is the difference between Western eunuchs and Chinese eunuchs?

Not only did ancient China have eunuchs, but Western royal families also had no shortage of eunuchs. However, it seems that eunuchs in the West suffered less physical pa…

Secret documents reveal 'unexplained' discovery about Egyptian pyramids

Secret documents of the Soviet Union's state security committee (KGB) revealed shocking discoveries inside the Great Pyramid.