History
Things related to the Berlin Wall are rarely mentioned
In August 1961, the army of the GDR closed the border between East and West Berlin, and began to build a wall to separate it. Here are things about that Berlin wall that…
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Greater Big Bend - The World's Largest Dark Sky Reserve
The Greater Big Bend Conservation Area on the US-Mexico border with an area of 40,000 square kilometers was created with the goal of preventing light pollution from…
Animal world
Irrawaddy freshwater dolphin officially extinct in Laos
The last freshwater Irrawaddy dolphin from Laos got entangled in a fishing net and was found dead on February 15 on a riverbank in Stung Treng province, Cambodia, border…
Archeology
Creepy 'ghost' village emerges between Spain-Portugal border
The ruins of a 'ghost' village have been exposed after a drought dried up a dam on the Spain-Portugal border, attracting curious crowds.
Animal world
The beautiful Norwegian wolf breed is officially extinct
Research confirms that humans killed the last of the original Norwegian wolves in the 1970s.
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Airports serving two countries at the same time
The modernity and large area of many international airports make many travelers extremely confused. However, travelers have to be even more careful with airports that…
Animal world
The intelligent dog distinguishes 90 different types of objects
6-year-old Whiskey dog in Hungary belongs to 90 names of different toys and take them on request.
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Things you may not know about Jordan
Jordan is an Arab country in the Middle East that extends from the southern part of the Syrian desert to the Gulf of Aqaba.
Life
Strange pneumonia-like disease in China made 44 people sick
As of January 3, 2019, China recorded 44 cases of acute pneumonia, of which 12 were in serious condition.
Environment
Victoria Falls is 100 meters high and nearly dried up due to climate change
Victoria Falls, located on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe, is considered one of the largest and most beautiful waterfalls in the world, but now it is in danger of dis…
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Strangely, the village did not produce a boy in Poland for nine consecutive years
In a small border village in southern Poland, the government is proposing to reward the first family to have a son after 9 years of giving birth to a girl.
Animal world
Unexpected discovery at the inter-Korean demilitarized zone
A rare Asian black bear has just been discovered in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on the Korean Peninsula, the Korean Government said.
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Items that seem normal but are forbidden to be carried across the border
Foreign travel is a great experience. But it will be disastrous if you step into another country without knowing anything about the rules and regulations there.
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Unique hotel planet: Guests sleep in Switzerland but must go to France to go to the bathroom
Arbez Franco-Suisse is a 2-star hotel, 3 floors located in the small town of La Cure, 8km north of Geneva, Switzerland.
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Roman army defeated 8,000km lost to China?
The Roman army was defeated before the Parthian Empire when it expanded to the east.