‘Enviroment’ Archives
Egyptian Pet Mummies
Egyptian Animals Were Mummified Same Way as Humans The ancient Egyptians mummified more than just human corpses. Animals were viewed not only as pets, but as incarnations of gods. As such, the Egyptians buried millions of mummified cats, birds, and other creatures at temples honoring their deities. (more...)
Underwater Vintage Photos
Waterproof cameras are no big deal these days, but in the 1930s, Bruce Mozert was the only person in the world who had one. (more...)
Kingdom of gnomes in China
Kingdom of Gnomes in China Small people participate in the "Kingdom of the Dwarves" show in Yunnan province, China, Nov. 11, 2009. The "Kingdom of The Dwarves" was opened last summer with more than 100 little people from all over China, forming a unique community The whole country of gnomes in China! As if in a fairy tale (more...)
Abandoned Detroit Schools
In the last half-century, Detroit lost more than half its population. Those leaving the city were mostly white people who fled to the suburbs. As a result, the tax base was destroyed and the black population that remains has had to govern a 139-square-mile city with limited resources. Abandoned Detroit Schools (more...)
Winter wonderland
If you thought China couldn't put on a more spectacular show than the Olympic opening ceremony, these are the incredible sculptures which might prove you wrong. Crafted by artists from hundreds of tonnes of ice, this shimmering city completely transforms the chilly streets of Harbin. As well as the intricately carved buildings, there are [...]
Man lives in solar-powered bike mod for 30 years
Okay, so I was at work today, in the back room, fixing up my Mom's laptop, when I hear voices coming from our little parking lot. I went out in case if they were customers, and then for some reason checked out the door. That's when I find a few cars parked, and some guys hanging around. But what stood out the most was this: "What is this [...]
Mysterious Crop Circle
This morning the creek was completely ice-covered, but amazingly, there was a circle of ice that was spinning - presumably over an eddy. I didn't have my nd, but I stopped down to catch the movement
