Adorable tree houses in the nature

Most children dream of a cozy tree house, but for some people, this dream remains well and alive even in their adult years - and to some lucky others, it becomes reality. Whether it be a lovely tree house in the woods, a secret shed in the nature or a habitable home, even those can envy the owners these little buildings who never felt especially enthusiastic about tree houses!
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Glowing wonders of nature

Some animals, plants and mushrooms only reveal their real beauty in the dark, when they literally start glowing in yellowish or blueish colors. The most widely known example of bioluminescence in animals is the way the fireflies emit light while searching for a mate. Beside the glowing bugs, there are other spectacular species, which paint caves, forests or seas in mysterious blue or green lights.

Eerie horses in folklore and literature

If you think horses can't be scary, eerie or frightening, you might change your mind after learning about four fearsome beasts and spirits - all bearing a horse's disguise.

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Variations on chocolate fondue

Chocolate fondue is good for almost any kind of occasion - it can be a wonderful dessert as part of a romantic dinner, a lovely treat at a gathering with friends, and just perfect on chilly evenings when the family is together. What more, you can keep your fondues interesting not only by altering the spices and ingredients from time to time, but also by choosing the dipping ingredients you offer wisely.

5 surprising effects of light pollution

Light pollution, though usually considered as a minor problem, has some surprising impacts not only on nature, but also on our health and mood. One interesting example of the effects of light pollution is that it could make our bones more fragile.

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These are probably the most romantic cities in the world!

Many big cities around the world have a sublime and lovely atmosphere, especially on warm summer evenings when the dim lights of the street lamps are reflecting on the statues and walls. There are some cities though, which are usually associated with love, romance and passion - and taking a trip to these places with your sweetheart can be both a lifetime experience and a wonderful gift.

The spinning "Babel Tower" in the Iranian desert

There's a miniature "Babel Tower" spinning in Iran's desert that reflects the landscape in its rotating mirrored boxes. According to the creators of the installation, it's a contemporary interpretation of the biblical Tower of Babel.

It was humans, not rats, who spread the plague

According to a study, Black Death was mostly spread by humans, and not rats, in the middle of the 14th century - contrary to the popular belief that it was mainly the rodents responsible for the first wave of the deadly epidemics.

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3 remarkable ghost stories from history

The existence of ghosts has always been a divisive question, but even those who categorically deny that ghosts may exist can be alarmed and frightened when seeing something that could seemingly be a sign of a ghost being around... While no scientific evidence supports the belief that ghosts exist, many people still think so. Below you can read about some of the most interesting ghost stories from history.