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The Maldives’ Elevation

The Maldives is the lowest-lying country in the world. Its average elevation is just one meter above sea level.

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Al-Naslaa Rock Formation

This is a 4,000-year-old rock formation in Saudi Arabia known as Al-Naslaa that appears as if it was cut in half with laser precision. Scientists speculate natural geological processes to be the culprits, though alternative theories include ancient advanced civilizations or aliens.

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Rice Terraces of the Philippines

hese are the Banaue Rice Terraces, 2,000-year-old natural wonders located almost 5,000 feet above sea level in the Philippines.

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Meghalaya’s Crystal Clear River

Meghalaya’s Umngot River has such clear waters that you can see the riverbed, and boats floating on it look as if they’re gliding in the air.

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California’s Oldest Living Tree

California has the world’s oldest living tree – Methuselah, a Great Basin bristlecone pine that’s 4,853 years old.

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Child Beauty Pageants in France

In France, child beauty pageants are banned and punishable by up to two years in prison.

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The View from the Empire State Building Observatory

You can see six states – New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Delaware – on a clear day, from the Empire State Building Observatory.

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NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim

Jonny Kim, Navy SEAL, Naval Aviator, Naval Flight Surgeon, and trained as an astronaut, might become one of the first to walk the Moon since 1972.

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Richard Hammond Abandoned his Porsche

In 2007, “Top Gear” presenter Richard Hammond abandoned his Porsche after getting stuck in traffic to run 16 miles in 2.5 hours for his daughter’s birthday.

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World’s Tallest Woman’s Flight

This was how Rumeysa Gelgi, the world’s tallest living woman at seven foot and 0.7 inches, took her first flight with the Turkish Airlines. To accommodate her, they had to replace six economy seats with a stretcher for the 13-hour journey to San Francisco.

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Revolutionary Pediatrician’s Childcare Book

American pediatrician Dr. Benjamin Spock’s 1946 book Baby and Child Care was one of the best-selling books of the twentieth century. His unorthodox advice that encouraged parents to show children affection and treat them as individuals reshaped how parents raised their children.

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West Africa’s Dancing Zangbeto

During the West African festival of Vodoun, men dress up as Zangbeto, Guardian of the Night, covered from head to toe in colored hay and perform a ritualistic dance to ward off evil.

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Largest Seed in the World

The Lodoicea maldivica, or “coco de mer,” is a palm tree that has the largest seed in the world.

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The 1811 Earthquake and the Mississippi River

The earthquakes that occurred between December 1811 and February 1812 were so strong that the mighty Mississippi River flowed backwards.

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Maldives’ Sea of Stars

This is the Sea of Stars illuminated by bioluminescent phytoplankton on Maldives beaches that wash up during late summer.

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Rabbit Problem of 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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Mexico’s Giant Crystal Cave

Mexico’s Cueva de los Cristales, or the “Giant Crystal Cave,” is a stunning monumental marvel of nature.

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China’s Perilous Mount Huashan

Mount Huashan of Shaanxi Province, China, is considered the most perilous mountain in China. It has breathtaking views that attract adventurous hikers.

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Romania’s Tunnel of Love

This is Romania’s Tunnel of Love, located in the Caraș-Severin County, an abandoned railway section taken over by nature.

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Profits of Rolex to Charity

The luxury watch brand Rolex is owned by a non-profit organization. The profits, after expenses for running the company, go to charities funded by the organization.

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Japan’s 7,000 New Islands

In February 2023, Japan conducted a digital geological survey to find more than 7,000 new islands, bringing their total to 14,125 islands.

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People with Similar Levels of Attractiveness

In a room full of random people with varying physical attractiveness, those with similar physical traits, especially similar levels of attractiveness, tend to group together.

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Jimmy Carter’s Longevity

At age 99, Jimmy Carter is the longest-lived former president of the US, the longest-retired president with a post-presidency period of over 42 years, and also the longest-married presidential couple.

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Dubai Creek Tower

Once built, the Dubai Creek Tower will be the tallest building in the world, surpassing Burj Khalifa.