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Amazing Stone Henge-Hog Discovery at Stonehenge
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Researchers have unearthed an amazing new discovery for what has been dubbed as the “Stone Henge-Hog” — the first ever statuette, idol or carving of an animate creature at Stonehenge — an animal carved from chalk which appears at first sight to be a “pig with floppy ears,” now believed to possibly be a [...]
Stunning Smithsonian Ocean Hall Sea Sights
Revealing some of the underworld’s untold mysteries from the ocean’s deepest recesses, the breathtaking new Sant Ocean Hall at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington opened to the public on Saturday, teeming with sea life of hundreds of marine specimens, models, and high-definition video experiences.
Photo Getty
The project is the largest [...]
Amazing Bicycle Powered by the Sun Invented
Taking solar power and biking to a whole new level, an inventor has come up with a new prototype for a solar-powered bicycle to help take the strain off a commuter’s legs and the environment.
Solar-powered electric bicycle designed as an eco-friendly and efficient travel solution
for commuters. Photo Daily Mail
You will definitely stand out [...]
Giant Prehistoric Bird the Size of a Small Plane Discovered
Lending a whole new meaning to ‘Mother Goose,’ scientists have unveiled the skull of a giant prehistoric bird that boasted teeth with a monstrous wingspan the size of a small plane at 16.25 feet (5 meters) tip to tip, and once flew over the wetlands of southeast England when the land which now covers London, [...]
Daredevil Makes History Flying the English Channel on Jetpack
Swiss daredevil Yves Rossy — known as “Fusion Man” and “Jet-man” — made history today when he flew from France to England to be the first person to cross the English Channel using nothing more than a jetpack strapped to his back.
Photo EPA
Jumping from a plane at more than 8,800 feet (2,500 [...]
Worlds Most Incredible Extreme Sports Stunts
Be it for claim to fame or the thrill of achievement, there are plenty of people that risk life and limb to perform jaw-dropping stunts for incredible feats which are highly choreographed and rigorously rehearsed for hours, days, and even weeks before a performance, as onlookers watch the madcap attempts in awe and amazement.
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