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15 of the Most Beautiful Birds in Brazil's Atlantic Forest

The Atlantic Forest in southeastern Brazil has an incredible abundance of bird diversity. Nowhere else in the world will you find such colorful, vivid and rare bird species.

I Didn't Know Billionaires Were This Generous!

His favorite charitable cause is his alma mater, John Hopkins University, however, he has given away billions through Bloomberg Philanthropies. 9. 

These Multi Portrait Photos Date Back to the Late 1800s!

Shaw in Atlantic City, New Jersey during the early 1890s. It is created by placing the sitter between two mirrors which are angled to produce four reflections of the subject.

Why Did Old Hollywood Stars Speak With a Specific Accent?

Vowels sound differently in the Mid-Atlantic accent as well, with the most famous feature being the pronunciation of the letter ‘u’ as ‘you’ in words like ‘tube’ and ‘tune’.

Hurricane Season is Now In Full Swing. Are You Prepared?

As summer begins to wind down, the true start of the Atlantic hurricane season kicks off in earnest, with strong winds, torrential downpours, power outages and floods all on the menu, but have you ever given a second thought in regard to how hurricanes begin, or how you can prepare yourself before the

Rare Photos Showing What Flying on the Zeppelin Was Like

If you wanted to cross the Atlantic at the beginning of the 20th century, you would have to book a trip on a ship. But, after British aviators John Alcock and Arthur Brown made the first non-stop transatlantic flight in June of 1919, things began to change.

Who Knew the Desert Was So Colorful?

Namibia, officially the Republic of Namibia, is a country in southern Africa whose western border is the Atlantic Ocean. It shares land borders with Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana to the east and South Africa to the south and east.

How Awesome Is Our Planet? - 14 Stunning Aerial Shots

Night flashes, Atlantic Ocean 4. An ominous storm over Panama City 5. Night sky 6. Magic 7. Tormenta, Coast Of Venezuela, South America 8. Flying over the Colombian Amazonia [related_articles] 9. A magnificent storm developing over the Atlantic Ocean, a few miles south of Jamaica 10. 

Never Order These Types of Fish From Any Restaurant...

Specifically, Atlantic Bluefin tuna is an endangered species while Pacific Bluefin tuna is actually threatened with extinction. We'd recommend opting for albacore tuna belly instead, which is still very tasty and is far more sustainable. 5.

The Azores Are Certainly Remote, But Well Worth a Visit

The Azores are an archipelago of volcanic islands that lie in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean. These beautiful islands are home to a quarter of a million people, and remain largely off the beaten tourist track.

Discover the Magical Land of Fjords and Green Hills

The Faroe Islands are also one of the places where the Atlantic puffin is commonly spotted. For all of this sea bird’s adorable looks, the puffin is a very popular source of food in the Faroes.

There Is Only One Butterfly that Flies Across the Ocean...

It is also one of the only insects to cross the Atlantic. The Monarch Butterflies travel between 1,200-2,800 miles, from Canada to the central Mexican forests, where the climate is warmer. Submitted by user: Nora L.

The Magical Landscapes of Norway!

A Quiet Stream Riverdance After Storm Wave Golden Blizzard Balance Act Winter in Northern Norway Hennes The Troll’s Tongue Polar Bear on Melting Ice Atlantic Ocean Road Norway – Henningsvaer Fjord Bryggen In Bergen Troll’s Ladder The Lost World The Birds!