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This Incredible Bug Is Almost Too Beautiful To Be Real
The other day, Margaret Neville was strolling through the garden on her farm in South Africa when something remarkable caught her eye. There, on a branch in her lavender bush, was an insect unlike any she’d seen before: “I was amazed at first sight,” Neville told The Dodo. And it’s easy to see why. The beautiful bug almost looked like a delicate glass sculpture. Her wings of white and green were accentuated with an elegant swirl, while the rest of her body was adorned with tiny, purple flower-like structures. Neville shared the photo with her friend, Kerri Martinaglia. She was equally impressed. “When I saw her, I thought she was…
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Fans Are Saying The Simpsons Predicted Greta Thunberg
It’s long been established that The Simpsons plays a hugely important role in predicting the future. Well, an important role in that it’s successfully managed to do so on more occasions than anything else I’m aware of, which is a pretty impressive feat. Think: Donald Trump becoming president, Toys R Us closing down, and Lady Gaga’s iconic Super Bowl performance. Regardless, the programme has never managed to predict an actual human being – that is, until now, because people seem to be convinced that The Simpsons predicted Greta Thunberg. To clarify, they don’t think it predicted her birth or what she looks like or anything like that. Instead, Reddit and Twitter users believe the show predicted Greta’s strong-willed…
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Precious Moments Captured Of What Happens In Nature When No One’s Looking
Dutch photographer Dick van Duijn has a real talent for capturing the beauty of wildlife. His photos are both mesmerizing and incredibly cute. The 34-year-old’s work is very popular, with over 46,200 people all over the world eagerly following him on Instagram. Recently, van Duijn has been causing waves on the internet with his endearing pictures of ground squirrels smelling flowers. More info: hollandpix.com | Instagram 1
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Artist Creates Stunning Arrangements Of Rocks, Shells & Leaves For People To Find
Nature is beautiful as it is, but James Brunt is constantly finding new ways to make it look even more appealing. James creates artworks using natural objects he finds around his home in Yorkshire, England, and their intricacy will please both your eyes and your soul. From rocks and twigs to leaves and even berries, Brunt arranges the materials into spirals, concentric circles, and other detailed patterns. James regularly photographs his work and besides viewing the images on social media, his fans are also welcome to join him as he works. Scroll down to review Brunt’s work, and if your eyes are left wanting more, check out these satisfying arrangements of everyday…
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Bunny Rabbit Succulents Are a Thing, and We Want Them All
Ever wanted to own a rabbit but don’t have the time or space to look after one? Then why don’t you grow one in a pot instead? Don’t worry, we haven’t gone crazy. We’re referring to a species of succulent called Monilaria obconica that has a rather unique (not to mention incredibly cute) feature, namely the fact that it looks like it has little bunny rabbit ears! Needless to say, these quirky little plants have gone down a storm in Japan, a country where cuteness (or “kawaii”) is a prominent aspect of popular culture. Pictures of the succulents were recently shared by a Japanese Twitter user called @celely1128, and they’ve…
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The New Black Supermoon On Friday Will Make A River Go Backwards
On Friday, August 30, the moon will be almost simultaneously “new” and get almost as close to Earth as it ever does. Its influence on our tides will be especially strong, and that, combined with the influence of the Sun on the same side of Earth, will result in powerful “king” tides that will mean high tides … and even force one river to flow backwards. In terms of moon-gazing, it’s nothing you can see or observe, so don’t bother going outside to take a look, though its effects will certainly be visible. So what is a “New Black Supermoon?” Here’s everything you need to know. On Friday, August 30,…
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Brazil Rejects $20 Million Pledge To Fight Amazon Fires
The Brazil government is set to reject more than $22 million (£18 million) pledged at the G7 summit to help fight the raging fires in the Amazon. The funding was announced yesterday (August 26) by French President Emmanuel Macron, who hosted the G7 summit and said the money would be released immediately – primarily for more fire-fighting planes. Brazilian officials did not immediately provide a reason for refusing the money, although President Jair Bolsonaro has previously accused Macron of treating Brazil like a colony. Brazil’s environment minister initially welcomed the pledge from the G7, as well as a separate £10 million pledge from the UK and £9 million from Canada.…
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Leonardo DiCaprio Is Urging People To Help Save The Amazon Rainforest
With the Amazon wildfires burning and amidst speculation that humans should take some of the blame for the catastrophe, celebrities have begun to use their huge power on the internet to reach people. One of them being actor Leonardo DiCaprio. Well known for his concern for the environment and animal rights, the star has shared a post from conservation group, Rainforest Alliance, for his 33.8 million followers to see. View this post on Instagram #Regram #RG @rainforestalliance: The lungs of the Earth are in flames. 🔥 The Brazilian Amazon—home to 1 million Indigenous people and 3 million species—has been burning for more than two weeks straight. There have been 74,000 fires in the Brazilian…
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The Amazon Forest Has Been Burning For Weeks – Photos Show Smoke From Space
On Monday afternoon, the whole city of Sao Paulo, Brazil, went completely dark – as it turns out, the city was buried in smoke by the strong winds coming from forest fires burning nearly 1,700 miles away. According to Reuters, Brazil’s space research center INPE has detected almost 72,843 wildfires raging in the Amazon rainforest. The research center states that their satellite data showed an 83% increase on the same period in 2018, showing that this year Amazon rainforest has suffered a record number of fires. The citizens of Sao Paulo were shocked when they witnessed a daytime blackout, one Twitter user said: “Imagine how much has to be burning to…
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Photographer Captures A Shy-At-First Baby Meerkat And Its Family In Adorable Pics
If you’re not familiar with what a meerkat is, it’s one of those adorable mongoose-like animals recognized for hilariously standing on their hind legs to look around. And if you think adult meerkats are adorable, just wait until you see a baby one. Recently, Japanese photographer mamekoro51 visited the Inokashira Natural Cultural Park in Musashino City, Tokyo, and came across an absolutely heart-melting sight – a tiny baby meerkat shyly peeking from around a corner. The photographer took many pictures of the cute baby animal and they instantly went viral on Twitter – check them out in the gallery below! More info: Twitter Image credits: mamekoro51
