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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These Dogs Are The Perfect Companions For Older Adults!
Everyone loves companionship, and for dog-lovers there's nothing more painful that wanting a furry friend and not having one. Age is no factor for pet-having, and these 20 dogs prove it!
These Are Definitely the Oddest Couples I Could Imagine...
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Proof that Aquatic Flowers Have No Match in Beauty
To honor the exotic beauty of aquatic flowers, we created a list of the 7 most breathtaking aquatic flowers in the world
Witness the Stunning Majesty of the Birds of India
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There are So Many Reasons for Us to Love Penguins
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A Rainbow Can Be Made From Mushrooms If You Look Right...
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Why is Your Cat Constantly Checking Up on You?
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Animal Leanring: How Cats Apologize to Humans
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This Photographer Captures Crystals with Indelible Beauty!
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30 Animals With More Hair Than They Know What to Do With
It's hard to imagine how any of these animals can see clearly with all that hair. Enjoy these 30 cute and furry animals in desperate need of a haircut.
2023 Nature TTL Photographer of the Year: 16 Winning Pics
Check out the stunning winners from the Nature TTL Photographer of the Year contest.
Animal Kingdom: Meet the World’s Grumpiest Cat
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10 Vegetables and Plants You Can Grow in the Fall
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These Have Got to Be Some of the World Strangest Plants
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This is What Pure Love Looks Like in the Animal Kingdom
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The Astonishing Story of the Horse Who Could Do MATH
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The World Is Full of Beauty, but These Rivers Top It All
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These Beautiful Endangered Butterflies are a Joy to Behold
These exotic butterflies are extremly rare and placed high atop the endangered species list, but will fill your eyes with color and wonder.
Get Close with the Aquatic World - Award-Winning Photos
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In Pictures - International Garden Photographer of the Year
Take a look at the stunning nature photographs from the International Garden Photographer of the Year.
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.
Lovely Garden Roses in An Unending Variety of Nice Colors!
Numerous different cultivars and hybrids of roses have been bred and grown over the decades to give you the perfect rose garden.
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.
Nature's Engineering Marvel: World's Largest Beaver Dam
A Canadian beaver family has built a dam that can be seen from space! But how is that possible?
Iguazu Falls Are Definitely Going on My Bucket List
Iguazu Falls are often called the most beautiful waterfalls in the whole world. Take a look at these stunning shots to see if you agree.
18 Breathtaking Photos Depict Nature as Heaven on Earth
These photos enable us to appreciate the beauty in mother nature and all that she has to offer.
14 Beautiful Examples of the Cycle of Life
Here is a fascinating look at the life cycle of different living things in the form of beautiful photos.
Ocean-Big: Why Are Some Deep Sea Creatures So HUGE?
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How's it Possible that These Roses Last for 3+ Years?
Wouldn't it be a beautiful idea to receive a rose that may last a lifetime? These flowers just might...
Introducing Henry, the Oldest Crocodile in the World
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Stop Killing Centipedes in Your Home! Here's Why...
When it comes to common house centipedes, it many be far more beneficial for you to simply leave them alone instead of killing them. Here's why.
Of All Tulips In the World, These Are the Most Beautiful!
Here are 25 absolutely gorgeous varieties of Tulips, that come in a wide range of shapes and colors and brighten up every garden