1. Flame Lily (Gloriosa Superba) – This unusual flowering plant is native of tropical regions of Asia and Africa and belongs to Colchicaceae family. Flame Lily usually grows as tuberous climbing plant and produces unusual red or yellow flowers with wavy edges. It is the national flower of Zimbabwe
Dyeing eggs is a long-time Easter tradition, but this is an old-fashioned twist that is sure to impress all of your friends! If you do it correctly, you’ll have some of the most beautiful eggs imaginable! Here’s what you’ll need: A piece of silk fabric. A piece of white fabric. Twist ties. White vinegar. It’s […]
1. Sagano Bamboo Forest, Japan – A magnificent Bamboo forest in the district of Arashiyama, west to Kyoto, Japan
The following is a list of the largest species in a group, where a group could be in a narrow definition like penguins, or a much wider definition like reptiles. With no specific order: 1. Blue Whale – At 30 metres (98 ft) in length and 170 tonnes or more in weight, it is the largest whale and the largest […]
The following list contains the 10 largest countries by population: 1. China – The largest population in the world with over 1.3 billion people – 1,359,100,000 to be exact. China’s population alone is 19.1% of the entire population on earth! China is also the third largest in the world by size (after Russia and Canada) […]
Many cities around the world are still protected by the old city walls built centuries ago. Though not much of a defense mechanism today, these walls are kept as remembrance of the past and often they serve as a tourists attraction. If you’ve ever been to such a city, you know there’s nothing like walking […]
The following list contains the top oil consuming countries in the world. Although industries are interested in using green and sustainable energies, the fact remains that we are still very much dependent in oil, and the oil consumption in the world is still growing. There’s also a correlation between the largest oil consuming countries and the […]
A glacier is a large persistent body of ice. They form over many years, often centuries. Glaciers form only on land and should not be confused with icebergs which are huge bodies of ice that float on water. Glaciers and icebergs together hold most of Earth’s fresh waters. Here’s a list of the most amazing and […]
1. Cliffs Of Moher, Ireland The impressive cliffs rise 120 meters (394 ft) above the Atlantic Ocean and reach a maximum height of 214 meters (702 ft). With almost 1 million visitors a year, the Cliffs of Moher are one of Ireland most famous attractions
The stunt seemed so outlandish that not even his closest friend thought he would pull it off. “My biggest fear was he was going to get killed,” said Mike Shanahan, 65, of Apollo Beach, who works with Hughes for the Postal Service. After 21/2 years of planning, Hughes came hovering low over the buildings of […]