Archeology
1,700-year-old cities in the middle of the Pacific Ocean revealed after laser scans
On this beautiful island next to the International Date Line, ancient cities have appeared in a completely shocking way.
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72 years ago, a nuclear bomb test caused the entire island to evaporate
72 years ago, the island of Elugelab in the Pacific Ocean disappeared instantly after a hydrogen bomb 6 meters high and weighing 20 tons released an explosive force of u…
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Explore the bunker that can contain the entire US Congress
The bunker located under an American hotel was once designed to protect government officials in the event of a nuclear war.
Environment
Discovering the role of ocean currents in ice shelf melting
A new study published in the journal Nature Communications found that ocean currents moving in winding patterns play a large role in the melting of ice shelves in Antarc…
Animal world
The reason New Zealand spent 300,000 USD to kill a mink
New Zealand authorities are willing to spend $300,000 on a campaign to destroy an ezmin that appeared on an island with many rare animals.
Animal world
Decoding the 'extremely poisonous snake nest' that appeared on Phu Quy island
In recent days, the online community and public opinion have been stirred by the news that a nest of extremely poisonous snakes appeared on Phu Quy island, Binh Thuan. S…
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Admire a series of impressive photos taken of the Milky Way
Blog Capture The Atlas on May 25 announced the outstanding works in the Milky Way Photographer of the Year 2021 photography contest.
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What happened to the Alexandria lighthouse?
As one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the lighthouse stood tall over the port of Alexandria (Egypt) for many centuries.
Environment
Taiwan's Turtle Island 'lost its head' after the earthquake
The first part of Turtle Island (located off the coast of Yilan) collapsed after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake occurred on the morning of April 3.
Health
Top 12 dishes that centenarians on the Greek island of longevity often eat: 11 of them are available at Vietnamese markets!
The Greek island of Ikaria is one of the few areas in the world with high life expectancy. The food people here eat may have played a role.
Environment
Japan simultaneously issued a tsunami warning after a major earthquake off the coast of Taiwan (China)
A massive 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck near Taiwan (China) just before 9 a.m. Japan time Wednesday (April 3), prompting a tsunami warning to be issued for the souther…
Environment
Houses tilted and mountains collapsed during the Taiwan earthquake
The earthquake in eastern Taiwan caused landslides, many people were trapped in tilted buildings.
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Nha Trang 100 years ago through documentary photos
From a small coastal fishing village, Nha Trang City has now developed into a bustling urban area in the South Central region, attracting millions of tourists each year.
1001 mystery
Top 5 most mysterious pyramids in the world: Surprised that the Egyptian pyramids have no 'capacity'!
You've heard about Egypt with the Giza pyramid, but did you know that there are many other pyramids in the world, even older and more majestic?
Animal world
South Africa will exterminate 1 million rats on Marion Island
A remote island near Antarctica is planning to mass exterminate mice because they are enemies that harm the local ecosystem and wipe out rare seabirds.