Trees are beautiful elements of nature that provide us with so many benefits. From cleaner air to lovely landscapes, most trees are gorgeous and don’t pose any threat to humans. However, the manchineel tree is one of the most dangerous trees to exist today. Many different aspects of its being can inflict pain onto living creatures, making it very important to be aware of what it looks like and what it can do to you. Frightening Fruit Source: Hans Hillewaert / Wikimedia Commons Consuming the fruit of a manchineel tree is extremely harmful. If you ingest the fruit, you will…
Author: Jamie Marderstein
Crystals are beautiful and unique ways to add an extra beautiful detail to your life through jewelry, home decor, or even just using them spiritually. While diamonds are a girl’s best friend, there are gemstones out there that are even more rare and expensive than diamonds. This is mostly because of the infrequency of their existence in the world. Let’s mine further and look into which gemstones are the most rare. 10. Taaffeite Source: Robert M. Lavinsky / Wikimedia Commons, Faithzodiac / Canva Pro AI When you angle this rock in different ways, it picks up the light differently and…
There are so many different creatures that roam the beach that could cause one quite a fright! The comforting detail is that most of these unsettling creatures live in the darkest depths of the ocean, away from the areas that we swim in during our family summer beach days. However, the nightmarish creature that showed up on a Texas beach was a lot creepier than your average shark or crab. What was found? What Even is That Thing? Source: Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies / Facebook The official name for this squirming little creature is a bearded…
Burning Man Festival, which recently commenced on Sunday, August 25, 2024, has taken a turn for the worse. A mysterious death has occurred and people have begun to worry. The festival will continue to be held and will run until September 2nd. Not even one day after the beginning of the festival, a woman was found unresponsive. She was later pronounced dead. What Happened to Her? Source: dvsross / Wikimedia Commons At 11:28 am on the morning of the start of the concert, the woman was discovered by other people at the festival and an emergency response team was called…
Maintaining your blood sugar is a hugely important factor of one’s health that people often overlook. If your blood sugar gets too high it can lead to diabetes and other health complications that can be avoided by taking the extra steps to monitor and maintain blood sugar levels within a healthy range. There are many different easy ways to incorporate small lifestyle changes into your everyday habits that will assist you in keeping your blood sugar at a healthy place that you may not know about. Continue on to see how you can practice self care and prioritize your health…
A shocking discovery was made about the Jamestown colony, the first settlement made in North America by the English. This settlement has extreme historical significance, teaching researchers about the original settlements in North America and how they operated. When remains of two men were found in a significant burial site, research was done to figure out their identities and stories. A recent test of the ancient DNA of these remains ended up leading to a shocking conclusion. A Shocking Family Secret! Source: Preservation Virginia After analyzing the aDNA on the remains, researchers were able to identify the men as Sir…
Some creatures look like they came straight out of a scary horror book. Despite the spookiness of these beings, they are real and truly exist in our world. You probably aren’t even aware of their existence! Ever wondered what the creepiest creatures that really exist are? We compiled a list of these spooky specimens for you. Don’t get too scared as you read on! 1. Vampire Squid Source: Carl Chun / Wikimedia Commons Found in the deepest depths of the ocean, the vampire squid resides. Its giant arms extend all around and can encompass anything it desires. Because it lives…
Where do we draw the line between possibly causing harmful environmental effects with the intent of solving a larger environmental solution? This very question has been recently addressed this past Wednesday. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute is working on a project titled the LOC-NESS project, which stands for “Locking away Ocean Carbon in the Northeast Shelf and Slope.” They have faced major drawbacks while attempting to carry out the attempt. What is the Goal of This Project? Source: EgorovaSvetlana / Wikimedia Commons The LOC-NESS project hopes to investigate a method to help alleviate the negative effects of climate change through ocean…
Do you remember that happy and excited feeling you experienced as a kid when receiving a happy meal? And indulging in the delicious variety of foods that come inside that signature red box was only half the fun. The toy inside the happy meal brought excitement that lasted far after the food was enjoyed. Mcdonald’s is hoping to capitalize on this exciting feeling of nostalgia that adults feel when thinking about their positive happy meal experiences through a new product that is coming soon! What is Coming? Source: Rene Santacruz / Canva Pro via Pexels The new product, called the…
Nature is wondrous in many ways and we are discovering more and more of the Earth’s many fascinating aspects every day. While humans get a little upset and chilly if they forget to bring a sweatshirt with them on a cool summer night, there are some wondrous animals that can survive even the harshest of conditions. You’ll never believe how these animals are able to withstand the drastic weather and landscape they are faced with every single day! 1. Giant Spider Crab Source: Macrophyseter / Wikimedia Commons These huge crustaceans are found on the seafloor. Their legs are extremely long,…