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Death Valley secret
1001 mystery

Death Valley secret

Besides the harsh weather, the Death Valley of California (USA) is also known for an extremely strange phenomenon: the stones move ...

December 18, 2018
Mars weather is extremely harsh
Space science

Mars weather is extremely harsh

'Mars is as cold as hell', singer Elton John lifted the forecast of such a Martian climate in the Rocket Man song released in 1972 - four years before the Viking 2 landi…

December 17, 2018
Terrifying sandstorm
Environment

Terrifying sandstorm

On May 2, at least 84 people were killed and 143 injured in horrific sandstorms swept across Northwest India.

December 16, 2018
Why do floods flood across Asia?
Environment

Why do floods flood across Asia?

In many countries such as Vietnam, India, Myanmar, and China, hundreds of people have died and lost their homes due to floods and landslides. El Nino and the effect of t…

December 16, 2018