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The Incredible Underground Sights of the Wieliczka Salt Mine

A visit to the Wieliczka Salt Mine begins with a descent down a long wooden staircase, hundreds of steps that lead you deeper into the mine's cool, damp air. As you venture further, the true scale of this subterranean world becomes apparent.

Hilarious: Are You Sure He's Mine?

Funny: He's Definitely Not Mine... funny, hilarious, joke, baby, humor, couple, baba recommends, sisters, newborn Walter and Linda have two beautiful daughters, but they have always wanted a boy. 9 months later, the new arrival wasn't as expected...

8 Magnificent Mines Around the World

Put on a helmet and some good hiking shoes, and join us in our quest to the world's most interesting mines! None of the mines on the list below function as mines today, of course. We will visit some legendary and antique mines that were discovered centuries ago and made empires rise and fall.

That's Not Mine - Astounding Drug Busts!

Submitted by: Patrick Selzer That's Not Mine - Astounding Drug Busts! photos, airport, drug bust, cocaine, drugs, criminals, smuggling The most incredible and crazy places where smugglers tried to transport drugs.

The Difference Between Mined and Lab-Created Diamonds

Increasingly common on the market, lab-grown or synthetic diamonds are perfect replicas of nature’s diamonds, but they’re grown in a laboratory instead of being mined from the earth.

What Metals Do We Mine the Most? This Graph Shows All!

Today, we are mining more metals than ever before. In 2021, the world mined 2.8 billion tonnes of metal! So, what metals did we mine the most? Let’s find out more. Why do we mine metals? Mining is the extraction of useful minerals and metals from the earth.

These Trucks Are Bigger Than Your Imagination

Instead, they’re strictly used for mining and heavy dirt hauling work. These titans can use up to a gallon (3.8 liters) of fuel every 30 seconds, and between 50 and 75 Ultra Class trucks with a payload capacity of 300 tons or larger are sold around the world each year.

Each of These Flawless Diamonds Has a fascinating History

It was discovered at South Africa’s Premier Mine in 1905 and was named after Thomas Cullinan, the man who owned it. It was presented as a gift to King Edward VII of England in its rough, natural state in 1907. The Amsterdam firm I.J.

Astounding Underground Tourist Locations Around the World

If you want to really stray off the beaten tourist path, it is a terrific idea to go underground and discover the enigmatic world of caves, tunnels, mines and caverns.

For 6 Years, this Man Took the Most Wonderful Mountain Photos

Matterhorn - Switzerland Matterhorn - Switzerland Grenzgletscher - Switzerland Glacier Mont Mine - Switzerland Mont Blanc - France Hohe Tauern - Austria Matterhorn - Switzerland Matterhorn - Switzerland Hochbalmen - Switzerland Buni jezerces - Albania Pietros - Ukraine Fagaras Mountains - Romania Monte

15 Times Animals Were Caught in the Wackiest Situations!

"Mine, mine... ALL MINE!!!" Image source: Reddit Related: 15 Times Animal Thieves Were Caught Red-Handed in the Act 8. "Wait, is that my twin brother?" Image source: Reddit [related_articles] 9. "To hell with slow and steady. I will win this race even if I have to take shortcuts."

Take a Virtual Tour of the World's Tallest Waterfall

Dima shot Angel Falls itself, a few neighboring waterfalls in tepuis, and spheres over the gold mines on his way back. The video below shows the first part of the shoot - a virtual tour in Venezuela over Angel Falls' surroundings, the Dragon and Cortina Falls, as well as over the gold mines.

18 Funny Animal Pics That'll Give You Some Cheer!

Mine. It's mine...ALL mine!" 4. "Don't you DARE try and pick me up again, you hear me?!" 5. When your pet bird finds her new home... Related Article: 15 Wildlife Photos SO Bad They Are Actually Funny 6. When your cat knows how to repair stuff around the house. 7.

When Animals Were Found At Random Places (17 Funny Pics)

"Mine, mine! ALL MINE!" 6. "What?! I've had a hard day." See Also: These Animals Are As Cute as They Are Clumsy - Funny Pics 7. Bad hair day [related_articles] 8. He looks like he's about to impart ancient wisdom to everyone 9. "Wait a second here, who or WHAT is that?" 10.

The Year's Best Aerial Photos!

Tokyo, Japan - Skytree, tallest self supported structure in Asia Monte Carlo, Monaco - annual yacht show Antarctica - calving shown Koolan Island, Australia - iron ore mine Bahrain - grid pattern on the sea floor Subi Reef, China - controversial construction of a possible landing strip, buildings, and

Why Are These Big Cats Behaving Like Cute Kittens?

"Mine, mine! All mine!!!" 14. If it's a hanging toy, they just have to go for it Related: Big Cats have Big Bloopers - Funny! 15.