Archive for 'Weird'

Flowers made of Glass

Flowers made of Glass

Glass blowing was invented a very long time ago – in approximately 50 BC by the Phoenicians – and hasn’t changed hugely since then. The ancient tradition creates some of the most beautiful artworks in the [...]

Best Rare-Bird Pictures of 2010 Named

Best Rare-Bird Pictures of 2010 Named

1.Asian Crested Ibis A picture of an endangered Asian crested ibis soaring over China is a first-prize winner in the first annual World’s Rarest Birds international photo competition, organizers announced in January.Launched in 2010, the competition [...]

Best Science Pictures of 2010

Best Science Pictures of 2010

Tomato-Seed “Hair” A microscope-enabled closeup of hairs on the seed of the common tomato won an honorable mention in the photography category. The hairs secrete a mucus that appears as a clear membrane at the edge [...]

The Little Things in Life

The Little Things in Life

Despite the misleading name, bird of paradise (Strelitzia reginae) is actually a plant originating from this stunning seed. The mineral cacoxenite bears a striking resemblance to a Koosh ball in this picture. This image shows Telophase [...]

Prehistoric Sea Monsters

Prehistoric Sea Monsters

Millions of years ago, prehistoric sea creatures swam Earth’s waters. This image gallery offers a glimpse at what these “sea monsters” may have looked like. 1. Squid A prehistoric squid. Remains of these animals have been [...]

Weird Colored Animals

Weird Colored Animals

1. Colored Snake 2. Purple Cow 3. Golden Flamingo 4.  Oasis Elephant 5. Rainbow Zebra 6.  Calaveras County Frog 7. Pink Elephant 8. Colored Giraffe 9. Patriotic Eagle 10. Green Snail 11. Oil On Rhino By [...]