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"Through the lens of a fallen Leaf"

The short-faced bear is an extinct ancient bear that lived in North America 11,000 years ago. They were extremely large bears, weighing around 1 ton (950 kg) and standing up to 12 feet (3.7 m) tall. Despite their enormous stature, the Bear could run up to 40 miles per hour. Do

Austria’s Green Lake is one of those places that really surprises you. Most of the year, it’s just a regular green park, but come spring, the snow and glaciers start melting, and the whole area floods. The water can rise by 4-5 meters (13-16 feet), and sometimes even up to 8 meters (26 feet), transforming the park into an underwater wonderland. What’s wild is that visibility stays crystal clear, reaching 30 meters or more, so you can still see benches, paths, and even flower beds all submerged beneath the water!

In 2015, archaeologists discovered liquid mercury under the Pyramid of the Sun in Teotihuacan, adding more mystery to the ancient site. They also found cameras layered with mica, pyrite (a mineral that could have been a conductor of electricity) and golden spheres of unknown material. Some suggest that the pyramids could have been electromagnetic power plants, with advanced technology that we do not yet understand.

Liquid mercury, not naturally found in that form, could have been used to propel ships or generate electricity, which could explain an explosion that devastated Teotihuacan before its abandonment. Ancient alien theories suggest that pyramids, connected globally, distributed energy to each other, leveraging on constellations and advanced knowledge about the solar system.

There's still much to excavate in Teotihuacan, and future findings could offer more answers about the purpose of these enigmatic structures. Some believe that these discoveries will reveal technological secrets we have forgotten that humanity continues to repeat throughout its history.

😲 Jamie Carragher tells Sky: “In terms of control, Chelsea were BETTER than Liverpool…

…what let them down was their goalkeeper”.

“I’m sure they need a new goalkeeper if they want to get back to where they want to be”.

Deep in the ancient peatlands of Denmark, the Tollund Man rests in eternal slumber, a 2400-year-old symbol of Iron Age human sacrifice rituals. His remarkable preservation has enabled scientists to analyze his fingerprints and identify his last meal, an extraordinary achievement given the thousands of years that have elapsed. The Tollund Man, however, is merely a part of a broader, unsettling narrative of history.

The earliest recorded bog body, Koelbjerg Man, dates back to 8000 BCE in the Mesolithic period, though only his skeleton remains. In contrast, the oldest complete bog body, Cashel Man, originates from 2000 BCE during the Bronze Age. Most bog bodies, including Grauballe Man and Lindow Man, are from the Iron Age and are primarily discovered in northwest Europe, especially in Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Poland, and Ireland.

These remains often show evidence of violent deaths and lack clothing, indicating they were likely sacrificed or executed as criminals, disposed of in bogs as part of a common cultural tradition. Bogs, regarded as transitional spaces connecting to other realms, might have been considered appropriate resting places for items viewed as hazardous to the living.

Modern theories suggest that these bog people might have been social outcasts, accused witches, or legal hostages killed in retribution for broken treaties, buried in accordance with ancient rituals. Unlike many ancient remains, bog bodies retain their skin and internal organs due to the unique conditions

The White Horse of Uffington is a prehistoric hill figure in Oxford, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

dating back 3,000 years. It was created by carving deep, curved trenches into the chalk hillside and filling them with white chalk rubble.

Over 2,400 years old, this ancient inscription was carved into the mountainside near Van Fortress in modern-day Turkey, commissioned by Xerxes I during his reign from 486-465 BC. Written in three languages—Old Persian, Elamite, and Babylonian—it praises the god Ahuramazda: "A great god is Ahuramazda, the greatest of the gods... who made Xerxes king, one king of many, one lord of many." It’s amazing to think this stone has survived all these centuries, offering a direct link to the words of an ancient ruler.

me snapping after i gave everyone a fair warning ..

me snapping after i gave everyone a fair warning ..

If you ever felt that you add nothing to their lives.

If their days pass without a notice that you are not there.

If they never share any story about their daily lives with you.

If you exist because of a specific reason and then you're invisible.

If your effort is not appreciated and no effort is exerted for you as well.

If you questioned yourself if you're important to them. Then leave.

It's not easy to leave them but it's harder to stay when you know you're not necessary.

A deep sea Pacific footballfish washed up on shore in southern California. This species of angler fish lives in the Pacific Ocean at depths of 2,000 to 3,300 feet, where sunlight doesn’t penetrate

📷: Ben Estes

This is Mozart’s kitchen at No. 9 Getreidegasse in Salzburg, Austria, where his family lived from 1747 to 1773. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born in this very house on January 27, 1756. It’s incredible to imagine the daily life that unfolded in this room, with Mozart’s family gathering here, and young Wolfgang growing up in these surroundings. Standing in this space offers a special connection to the composer’s early years and the home environment that played a part in shaping his remarkable musical gifts.

"I run at 4 A.M. because I know my opponent is still asleep. It gives me an edge." This was Mike Tyson's response when asked if he really trained every day at dawn. Tyson added, "If I find out one of my opponents runs at 4 A.M., I'll start running at 2 A.M. And if someone trains at 2 A.M., I'll stop sleeping altogether to keep training."

"Without discipline, no matter how talented you are, you’re nothing." – Mike Tyson

In the image, heavyweight champion Mike Tyson is captured running his daily 5-8 km routine, with reporters documenting his intense training in 1987.

Hoping to get an ID on this. Just noticed it this morning on the way out the door. It is growing out from under our door frame We were hit by hurricane Helene so there has been a ton of moisture lately. South Carolina USA.

“Every man should pull a boat over a mountain once in his life.”

–Werner Herzog

Photo by Werner Bischof

Imagine the majestic Gunung Padang pyramid in Indonesia, a sight that could easily make you feel as though you've stepped back in time. Carbon dating reveals that this incredible structure might be a staggering 28,000 years old! Just think about that for a moment—it pushes the boundaries of what we believe about early human societies. This ancient monument isn't just a relic of the past; it's a profound challenge to our understanding of human civilization and its capabilities long before recorded history.

The top image is a graph of the first nine harmonics of a harmonic series. The bottom image is an x-ray of the inner structure of a conch shell.

• Duntrune Castle, located on the north side of Loch Crinan in Argyll, Scotland, is believed to be one of the oldest continuously inhabited castles in Scotland, with origins dating back to the 12th century.

• The castle has historically been associated with Clan MacDougall and later came under the control of the powerful Clan Campbell, who retained ownership for centuries.

• It gained a reputation for its role in Scotland’s turbulent clan conflicts, including a famous legend involving a MacDonald piper, who, while held captive, warned his clan of an ambush by playing a haunting tune.

• Over the centuries, the castle underwent several phases of restoration, with the Campbells transforming it from a defensive structure into a family residence.

• Today, Duntrune Castle remains privately owned, continuing to attract interest for its rich history, scenic location, and the persistent legends of ghostly hauntings tied to its past