How European Rabbits Took over Australia
In 1859, wealthy settler Thomas Austin released 13 wild rabbits on his Australian estate. By 1920, their population grew to 10 billion. […]
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How hero parrot saved little girl who was choking on her breakfast
In 2008 Quaker parrot Willie alerted his owner Megan Howard when the little girl she was babysitting began to choke. Howard was in the bathroom when the parrot repeatedly yelled “Mama! Baby!” flapping his wings. Megan rushed and performed the Heimlich maneuver, saving her life. Willie received the Red Cross Animal Lifesaver Award. […]
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Saudi Arabia camel carvings dated to prehistoric era
Archaeologists were shocked to discover that a series of camels carved into desert rock faces in north-western Saudi Arabia are actually prehistoric, dating from 7,000-8,000 years ago – before either the Pyramids of Giza or Stonehenge were built. […]
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Grüner See, The Park That Turns Into A Giant Lake Naturally
There is a place in Austria called Grüner See which is a dry park in winter and turns into a 12-meter-deep lake in summer. […]
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The Amazing Hanging Stone in Siberia Has Defied Gravity Since the Ice Age
The unbelievable “Hanging Stone” of Siberia weighs around 300 tons and has been hanging off a 1,000-meter cliff since the Ice Age. […]
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The Incredible Story of Martin Laurello, The Sideshow Performer With The Revolving Head
Martin Laurello was also known as ‘The human owl’. He was born with the ability to turn his head a full 180 degree. […]
Inspirational Journey of Billy Owen From Cancer Patient to Zombie Actor
A man called Billy Owen lost an eye and half of his face to cancer and used it to start a career as a zombie actor. […]
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Abraham Crijnssen – The Ship That Disguised Itself As An Island
During World War II a Dutch minesweeper evaded the Japanese for eight days disguised as an island. The crew covered the decks in cut trees and painted exposed surfaces to look like rocks. They moved only at night and anchored closed to shore by day, eventually escaping to Australia. […]
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Ancient Jericho: The First Walled City In History
The ancient city of Jericho is the world’s oldest walled city, with evidence of stone fortifications dating back nearly 9000 years. […]
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how Ferris wheel invented
In 1891, Chicago challenged engineers to create a structure to surpass the Eiffel Tower for the World’s Columbian Exposition. George Washington Gale Ferris jr. responded with the original Ferris Wheel, a giant rotating structure elevating visitors above the city. This invention became an iconic attraction at the fair. […]