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15 Sublime Proofs of Our World's Natural Magnificence

These unusually large and spherical boulders, known as the Moeraki Boulders, lie along a stretch of Koekohe Beach in New Zealand Image: Davide Simiele/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest 4.

The Stories Behind These 20 Pictures Are Fascinating!

These perfectly spherical boulders are not made of concrete. They are called the Moeraki Boulders, and they have formed naturally from mud off the shore of New Zealand over 56 million years ago in the Paleocene era. 18. A dust storm approaching Australia.

Wow! These People Had Someone Looking Over Them!

This boulder nearly took out an Italian farmhouse. 4. Well, that was a pretty close call... 5. This man should have played the lottery that night! 6. Looks like someone had an ax to grind with this driver... 7. This cell phone saved a man's leg from a chainsaw. 8.

This Novel Antioxidant Makes Old Blood Vessels Young Again

According to new CU Boulder research, older adults who take a novel antioxidant that targets cellular powerhouses, or mitochondria, have seen the aging of their blood vessels reverse by the equivalent of 15-20 years within just six weeks.

12 Powerful Short Stories That Everybody Should Read!

The Obstacle in Our Path In ancient times, a king had his men place a boulder on a roadway. He then hid in the bushes and watched to see if anyone would move the boulder out of the way. Some of the king’s wealthiest merchants and courtiers passed by and simply walked around it.

Where Winter Calls Home...

Canada South Yorkshire, UK Lapland, Finland The Temple of the Golden Pavilion in Kyoto, Japan Southern Sweden Cariboos, British Columbia The Banff Springs Hotel in Alberta, Canada Steamboat Springs, Colorado Lake Darashkol in the Altay Mountains, Russia Blefjell, Norway Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Boulder

9 Crazy Homes: These Houses Are Out of This World!

A Portuguese Stone Home Source Someone noticed two huge boulders in reasonably close proximity to each other, decided to add a roof - and then just carried on. It is certainly very handsome and a remarkable piece of craftsmanship.

14 Fascinating Stories Told in Amazing Photos...

Giants of Iceland 6) The Stunning Landscapes of Palyul, Tibet 7) WWII Soldiers Placing Family Photos on Their Pistols, Sweetheart Grip Handles 8) A Lamborghini Countach 9) Flight Stewardess Assisting a Passenger (Late 60’s - Early 70’s) 10) Professional Surfer, Ha’a Keaulana, Running with a 50lb (23kg) Boulder

When Winter Catches Me, Where Would I Like to Be...

Canada South Yorkshire, UK Lapland, Finland The Temple of the Golden Pavilion in Kyoto, Japan Southern Sweden Cariboos, British Columbia The Banff Springs Hotel in Alberta, Canada Steamboat Springs, Colorado Lake Darashkol in the Altay Mountains, Russia Blefjell, Norway Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada Boulder

I'd Love to See Each of These Places. Especially #12.

Netherlands Tree in Portland Japanese Garden Ponthus beech in Broceliande forest, Bretagne, France Nagano, Japan Flower Ocean in China 1500 year old Angel Oak in Charleston, South Carolina Nature finds a way Moraine Lake, Canada In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks The Flatirons, Boulder

The Toys Of Children Around the World!

Watcharapom – Bangkok, Thailand \ Stella – Montecchio, Italy Noel – Dallas, Texas Orly-Brownsville,Texas Li Yi Chen – Shenyang, China Alessia – Castiglion Fiorentino, Italy Allenah – El Nido, Philippines Keynor – Cahuita, Costa Rica Arafa & Aisha – Bububu, Zanzibar Bethsaida – Port au Prince, Haiti Enea – Boulder

The Weird and Wonderful Geology of Our Planet...

The Moeraki Boulders, New Zealand These gigantic boulders began forming on the ocean floor and now have made their way to the coastline where they are beginning to erode.

These Photos Show That There Is Still Good in The World

This little creature was stopped and cared for by the deputies from the Boulder County Sheriff's Office in Colorado, who helped the baby owl fly away to safety. 12. This boy decided to spend all his pocket money to buy some food and make sandwiches to hand out to the homeless people. 13.

3 Exciting Archaeological Discoveries Made in 2020!

The mysterious origin of the iconic boulders of Stonehenge The question of how Stonehenge came into being is one that baffled archeologists for centuries. The prehistoric monument is located it Southern UK’s Salisbury Plain and is comprised of roughly 100 upright stones placed in a circular layout.

I Feel Like I’ve Traveled the World Thanks to These Photos

Image: Christine Hess The Moeraki Boulders stretch along Koekohe Beach in New Zealand. Image: Davide Simiele The very turquoise Lake Louise in Banff National Park, Canada. Image: Ben Leshchinsky A young humpback whale, swimming near the coast of Tonga.

24 Stunning Caves from Around the World

Caves are hollow places in the ground that are formed through lava tubes within volcanoes, erosion by flowing streams, openings created from large boulders, through weaknesses of sea cliffs, and through melting ice within glaciers.

25 Reasons I Can't Wait to Visit South Africa!

The Satyagraha House serves as a museum today, and can be found in the city of Johannesburg. 13) Boulders Beach source If you thought that penguins only lived in the antarctic territories, you may want to think again!

These Photos Prove New Zealand Is the Most Beautiful Place

The mysterious Moeraki boulders. 22. A perfect reflection of natural beauty. 23. Lake Coleridge. 24. Dusk over the fog. 25.

The Clearest Images of Another Planet!

Beyond the swale, in the middle of the image, is the boulder-strewn, red-brown rim of a moderately-sized impact crater. Father off in the distance, there are dark dunes and then the layered rock at the base of Mount Sharp.

17 Gems Found Amid the Glorious Rocky Mountains

Lost Creek Wilderness, near Deckers Explore the eroded boulders in this site rich with wildlife and wondrous landscape. You might even spot deer, elk, bobcats, bighorn sheep and black bears here. More information here. Image source 12.