These frozen lighthouses in Michigan could be mistaken for a scene from the disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow. The 30ft structures have turned into giant icicles because they are standing in temperatures well below freezing. The American photographer Thomas Zakowski, who is 56 years old, took these beautiful pictures on a trip to two…
Author: Mahesh Gurugama
Why do we put up trees at Christmas? This holiday tradition has a surprising past.
When you think about it, Christmas trees are a strange tradition. Every December, people all over the world go to the nearest forest, cut down a tree, drag it into their homes, decorate it with lights, ornaments, and tinsel, and then drag it to the curb in January. But evergreen boughs have been an important…
A father is devastated to lose his twin daughters and wife in a head-on crash.
In a head-on crash, a father is devastated to lose his twin daughters and wife. If you are a parent, there is nothing more important than your family. If your child gets hurt, that’s the worst thing that can happen to you as a parent. This father is going through his worst nightmare. He lost…
Betty Reid Soskin, who is 100 years old, is the oldest park ranger in the US.
Betty Reid Soskin, the oldest National Park Service ranger still working, has retired after more than 15 years of sharing her life stories, including those from World War II, at Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park in Richmond. Soskin made headlines in September when she turned 100, making her the oldest…
A species of flowering plant known as Passiflora alata, which is distinguished for its exquisite crimson flowers
Evergreen Passiflora alata, sometimes referred to as the winged-stem passion flower or fragrant granadilla, is a climbing plant native to South America. It may be found from the Amazon to Peru and eastern Brazil. This species of flowering plant has the potential to reach a height of up to 20 feet (6 meters), has beautiful…
Where do snow rollers come from and what are they?
What are those strange piles of snow? In the winter, if you are driving along a road with snow, you may have seen a strange shape in a field. It’s called a “snow roller,” and it’s basically a snowball that the wind has rolled up. Art made by nature out of snow. You can sometimes…
Every Time They Step Out, People in Berlin Can’t Help But Stare at This Old Married Couple (30 Pics)
This German duo undoubtedly has something or two to educate us on in terms of fashion. Britt Kanja and Günther Krabbenhoft, both based in Berlin, have become well-known on social media thanks to the stylish, eccentric, and sophisticated clothing they wear. Both Britt and Günther have excellent taste, in addition to their shared passion for…