Category: amazing
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Ancient monastery in Thailand added to Unesco heritage list
A centuries-old monastery in southern Thailand is the country’s latest cultural landmark to be inscribed on Unesco’s World Heritage List, which will aid in the site’s conservation, the government said Sunday. Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan in Nakhon Si Thammarat province is Thailand’s ninth World Heritage site, but its first in the nation’s southern region, the…
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How Far Can You Drive After the Fuel Warning Light Comes On?
When the fuel warning light appears on your car’s dashboard, it indicates that the fuel level is running low. While it does not mean the vehicle will stop immediately, the remaining driving range depends on several factors. The exact distance varies according to the vehicle’s make and model, its age, fuel efficiency, driving style, road…
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Spectacular Wave-Like Clouds Over California Leave Onlookers Amazed
Santa Cruz, California: Residents and visitors in the coastal city of Santa Cruz, California, were treated to a stunning display of unusual cloud formations that transformed the evening sky into a breathtaking natural spectacle. According to media reports, the remarkable scene appeared at sunset on Tuesday, when layers of dark and white clouds stretched across…
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Baby monkey Punch to celebrate first birthday
Punch, a plush-clutching Japanese baby monkey that has become a global online sensation, will celebrate his first birthday on Sunday as his zoo is flooded with fan letters from around the world. Abandoned by his mother and spurned by some peers, the young macaque shot to stardom after he was seen clinging to a plush…
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Killer whales: orcas blow fish to bits ‘for fun’, study finds
Video shows one orca holding a dead sunfish as another rams it into pieces SYDNEY: A group of killer whales have been documented blowing a sunfish to bits in an unusual underwater escapade offering never-before-seen insights into orca behaviour, according to research released Thursday. Video released by the US-based NGO Beneath The Waves shows one…
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South Korean Restaurant Owner Faces Jail Over Dishes Garnished with Ants
SEOUL: The owner of a renowned South Korean restaurant is facing a possible prison sentence after allegedly serving dishes decorated with imported ants, in violation of the country’s food safety regulations. According to local media reports, the restaurant used ants as a garnish on several dessert dishes, a practice that is not permitted under South…
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Passenger Recalls Terrifying Mid-Air Ordeal After Aircraft Window Failed During Flight
BERLIN: A 61-year-old airline passenger has spoken publicly for the first time about the terrifying moment an aircraft window reportedly failed during a flight, leaving part of his body pulled outside the plane by powerful air pressure thousands of feet above the ground. Ljubiša Karović, a Serbian national, was travelling with his wife on a…
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NASA Releases Stunning Time-Lapse Video of Mars Captured by Psyche Spacecraft
WASHINGTON: The U.S. space agency NASA has released a stunning time-lapse video of Mars, offering a remarkable new view of the Red Planet captured during the Psyche mission’s journey through the solar system. Mars, often referred to as the Red Planet, is Earth’s neighboring planet and has been the focus of numerous scientific missions aimed…
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China’s Unique City Where an Expressway Runs Above Apartment Buildings
GUIYANG: In one of China’s most unusual examples of urban planning, a major elevated roadway passes directly above residential apartment buildings, creating a landmark that continues to attract attention from visitors and engineers alike. The structure, known as the Shuikuoshi Bridge (Shuikuoshi Overpass), is located in Guiyang, the capital of Guizhou Province, and has become…
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Can You Spot the Hidden Snow Leopard in This Image Within One Minute?
A seemingly ordinary photograph has challenged internet users by hiding a snow leopard in plain sight. At first glance, the image appears to show nothing more than a snow-covered rocky mountainside. However, a snow leopard is perfectly camouflaged within the landscape, making it extremely difficult to detect. The natural pattern of the rocks and snow…
