While they like to equate the earth to a mother, it is the sun that makes all life on earth possible, giving us the energy, the light that makes us grow and allows all life on earth to exist. So here are some stunning photos of that huge ball of flame, 8 light minutes away... |
"When the sun is shining I can do anything; no mountain is too high, no trouble too difficult to overcome.'"
Wilma Rudolph
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"He who binds to himself a joy Does the winged life destroy; But he who kisses the joy as it flies Lives in eternity's sun rise."
William Blake
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"Behold, my friends, the spring is come; the earth has gladly received the embraces of the sun, and we shall soon see the results of their love!"
Sitting Bull
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"The sun does not shine for a few trees and flowers, but for the wide world's joy."
Henry Ward Beecher
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"The sun is new each day."
Heraclitus
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"Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth."
Buddha
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22 Stunning Accidental Snow Sculptures
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The World Never Ceases To Amaze Us With Its Beauty
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This Photographer Tells Stories Through the Setting Sun
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16 Of Nature's Best Unintentional Works of Art
Sometimes the most moving and beautifully effortless works of art are the ones created by nature, without man's interference.
This Awesome Plant Can Live For More Than 300 Years!
The compass plant can live for over 300 years!
This Flower Gets Its Name From the Animal It Resembles
These beautiful orchids are not man made, although they may seem like it to us.
This Is How Mother Birds Care for Their Sweet Chicks
Motherhood is a wonderful thing. It binds not only humans together, but birds too. These photos are simply amazing.
War of the Carnivores: Full Length Wildlife Documentary
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National Geographic's Photography Never Ceases to Amaze
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Ocean-Big: Why Are Some Deep Sea Creatures So HUGE?
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Nature Really Does Have Some Gorgeous Geometry!
When nature makes use of geometry, it uses it in the most stunning of ways.
Lovable Baby Animals You Just Want to Cuddle Up With!
A collection of cute and adorable baby animals you will love.
Nature Has Never Looked as Fascinating as it Does Here...
Photographers who entered the National Geographic Photography Contest of 2017 searched for and found the most fascinating moments in nature!
This Photographer Captured a Baby's Journey in the Womb
This photographer's amazing project concerned capturing a baby's development in the womb, from the moment of conception through to birth. Take a look.
The Lotus Flower: Why This Beautiful Flower is Significant
The lotus flower is one of the world's most famous flowers, and it has many uses as well as deep cultural significance. Find out more about the lotus flower.
The Icy Reaches of Antarctica Are Breathtakingly Beautiful
Antarctica is a continent completely covered in a thick layer of ice. It is harsh, cold, and majestic.
20 Jaw-Dropping Natural Landscapes That Grip Your Soul
It's impossible to put words to these glorious pictures. We just can't.
Nature Really Went Overboard While Creating These Animals
This rare collection of pictures shows common animals but with some truly unique features. Check it out!
8 Animals That Hibernate During Winter
We have all heard how bears hibernate during the winters. Here are 8 more animals that protect themselves from the cold by hibernating.
15 Times Birds Built Nests in the Most UNUSUAL Places
Some birds build their nests in the most unusual places, such as a mop, a helmet, and even a bag.
15 Animals that Have Drastically Changed Over Time
Humans are not the only ones who are constantly developing. Most of these amazing animals transformed past the point of recognition over time.
15 Magical Pics Presenting Nature in Its Finest Glory
Take a look at this magnificent collection of nature pictures that will transport you to a different world.
Have You Seen These Rare and Stunning Albino Animals?
Albino animals are extremely rare to be found. Here is a a look at some of the most stunning albino animals you would have ever seen.
18 Gorgeous Fish You've Got to See!
The oceans hold countless amazing creatures, such as these 30 fish considered the most beautiful in the world...
Snowy Foxes: The Sweetest Creatures You'll See This Winter
If you need a little bit of winter cheer in your days, you won't be disappointed by these sweet foxes frolicking in pure, white snow.
Discover the World of Powerful Big Cat Hybrids
There are types of big cats you've never heard about, and they're big. beautiful and powerful! Below are photos along some information about these big cat hybrids.
The Most Beautiful Birds in the World Are in Costa Rica
The Jungles of Costa Rica are rich in beautiful animal life, none more beautiful than the many birds that call it home.
INTERACTIVE: Click on the Colorful Birds to See Them!
Click on a bird and see a video of a real bird.
Just How Clever Are Wild Parrots? See For Yourself!
Just how clever a wild cockatoo parrots? This man created a puzzle with seeds in it to see if they could solve it, and here's the footage...
If You Love Dogs, You'll Love Learning This About Them..
I love dogs, and so I love learning about them. These facts have really surprised me.
Is it a Raccoon? Is it a Dog? No. It’s a 'Raccoon Dog'!
Tanuki, or the Japanese raccoon dog, is a unique species. Its neither a dog, nor a raccoon. So what is it?
A Deep Dive into the Biology of Great White Sharks
Great white sharks are marvels of nature.
The Tell Tale Signs That Nature is About to Strike
Every natural phenomenon has its signature calling card. Some are almost as strange as the phenomenon itself...
These Beautiful Animal Stories Will Touch Your Heart
Animals are an infinite source of inspiration for all of us, and these touching stories will give you renewed hope in life and maybe even make you shed a tear.
Monster of the Deep? Nope, Just a Pigeon-Eating Fish!
The Wels Catfish isn't your average fish. It has a taste for pigeons!
The 8 Most Beautiful Bulbs to Plant in Spring
Here are the best spring flowering bulbs for your garden.
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Dogs!
How much do you know about our furry friends?
This Fish’s Bite is Faster Than Your Blink
This is probably the weirdest fish you will ever see.
15 of the Most Beautiful Birds in Brazil's Atlantic Forest
Here is a collection of pictures of some gorgeous and colorful birds from the Atlantic Forest in Brazil.
7 Sea Creatures With the Most Bizarre Super-Abilities
Some underwater animals have abilities you might find hard to believe are real.
Humans Aren't the Only Devoted Parents...
Beautiful examples of the kind of parents you'll find in the animal kingdom.