Jellyfish (also known as jellies or sea jellies) are free-swimming members of the phylum Cnidaria. They have several different morphologies that represent several different cnidarian classes including the Scyphozoa (over 200 species), Staurozoa (about 50 species), Cubozoa (about 20 species), and Hydrozoa (about 1000-1500 species that make jellyfish and many more that do not). The jellyfish in these groups are also called, respectively, scyphomedusae, stauromedusae, cubomedusae, and hydromedus... Read Full Story
Every architect can build stairs, but smart architects can build beautiful stairs. Simply taking a picture of such stairs could be a piece. But, if the stairs are not artistic enough, smart photographers could still find a way to take a good picture, using different angles, techniques or contrasts.The following are some excellent examples of how we can find beauty in the most common objects in our daily life. Let’s see how these simple lines and curves, combination of colors or lights turn in... Read Full Story
Born in Shandong province, China, Liu Bolin, 36, uses paint and camera to create these wonderful camouflage works of art. No trick photography or photoshopping is used to create the illusion of an invisible man. In Désirée Palmen's photo series titled "Camouflage", a suit is painted in such a way that the wearer seems to "disappear" into the background. Another work from Desirée. Using wallpaper designed by Florence Broadhurst, artist Emma Hack painted models to match, making them lit... Read Full Story
This story has shocked the whole world.9 gorillas were killed in the eastern Congo in one week. One of them was a female gorilla in late pregnancy.Animals were killed for no apparent reason, obviously not for being eaten.Even though poaching is flourishing in the country, this time it had nothing to do with animal trafficking.There are not enough rangers in the National Park, inhabited by many rare species of animals.600 people are working there now who have not been paid for years; they don’... Read Full Story
Sudan Tribes of Africa – Tallest RaceIn the case of some Sudanese tribes, males can have an average height of 6 foot, 4 inches, while women of 6 foot. These people have slim but strong bodies, and their heads are more elongated than in the case of the typical African Blacks. In case of a mixed race, these huge heights may not be generally attained by the population.Tallest Man in the World 2009, Guinness -Leonid Stadnyk – 8′ 4 Tallest in World.Tallest Woman in the World 2009 – Yao Defen – Cla... Read Full Story
The annals of history are full of tales of strange objects falling from the sky. During biblical and medieval times, people typically perceived events such as rains of rats, dead bats, fish and frogs as signs of plague, ill portents or even manna from the benevolent above. Science eventually won out, bringing explanations for many of these seemingly inexplicable episodes. Still others remain unsolved, leaving the affected locals to theorize, and look expectantly to the clouds, for the next me... Read Full Story
