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Scientists recently found something eerie at the bottom of the Red Sea: "death pools" with no oxygen. Any animal that swims into these pools is immediately stunned and dies, making it easy prey for nearby predators. These deadly waters are also home to special microbes that can survive in such extreme conditions. By studying these pools, scientists hope to learn more about how life began on Earth....

Sea cucumbers are surprisingly pricey, and here's the lowdown. Turns out, some cultures consider them a delicacy, creating a booming market demand. Sea cucumbers are like the clean-up crew of the sea, filtering and purifying the ocean floor, making them even more valuable ecologically. Harvesting them, however, is a tricky business, involving meticulous diving and careful handling. Plus, their med...

Have you ever wondered what secrets lie hidden in the deepest, darkest parts of the ocean? There's so much we don't know about the mysterious creatures and strange phenomena lurking down there. If you're curious about the unknown and love a good mystery, you won’t want to miss this video. Get ready to dive into the ocean’s darkest corners and discover the incredible deep-sea mysteries buried benea...

As you prepare for your next seaside adventure, be aware of the sea creatures that could potentially disrupt your beach trip. One notable example is the vampire fish, a fascinating yet formidable species that has been in existence for an astonishing 470 million years. These ancient fish can be quite intimidating with their parasitic habits. Additionally, jellyfish are a common threat; their stings...

Why is the Amazon forest called the lungs of the Earth? ? The Amazon rainforest is a unique habitat, as it houses about 10% of our planet's biodiversity. The Amazon rainforest is very divergent by nature. No wonder it's home to numerous monsters including the world's heaviest snake. Let's take a look at these 18 Amazon monsters that'll make your heart skip beat! ? Learn more about your ad choices....

Bermuda Triangle is one of the most mysterious places on Earth. ? It's a section in the North Atlantic Ocean where dozens of ships and planes are said to have disappeared. Why is it so dangerous and which monsters inhabit the Bermuda Triangle? Recently there has been discovered a terrifying creature that lurks 3,000 meters below the surface of the dreaded waters. What is it? Learn more about your...

If you were in elementary school before 2006, there's a good chance you had to memorize the order of the 9 planets in our solar system; Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, URinus—also pronounced UrANUS, and finally Neptune, and Pluto. Now, if you're currently in elementary school, you might be saying, "Wait, there were nine planets?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

How to Stay Healthy. Your body has a way of telling you when it’s happy, when it’s sad, or when it desperately needs your attention. And there are certain signs you can’t ignore that, if it’s giving them to you, mean you’d better see a doctor right away. Follow these simple tips to stay healthy and avoid serious diseases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you know that it's not only genetics what dictates how attractive you turn out to be? There are other factors that contribute to whether or not you appear “good-looking” to those around you. In fact, there are general features that make some people more attractive than the rest. And here they are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In August 2018, a UK woman was sailing on the Adriatic Sea. Seems like nothing out of the ordinary, just the perfect summer vacation out on the open water! The Norwegian Star cruise liner was heading to Venice, Italy after departing from Vargarola, Croatia. The woman was on the 7th deck, when, right before midnight, she fell off the back of the ship! It happened about 60 miles off the coast of a c...

You probably remember learning about Queen Elizabeth I in school. She came to power in 1558 and was one of England’s greatest monarchs. We all know about her accomplishments as a ruler, but what about the stuff they don’t teach you in school? Have you ever heard, for example, that she cussed like a sailor? Yes, she was the Good Queen Bess, and yet she didn’t really care what came out of her mouth!...

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Is it possible to predict earthquakes? In 2009, a man in L’Aquila, Italy saw flickering lights dancing above the stone street. He immediately knew what to do and moved his family to a safer place. Only seconds later, a massive 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit the whole region. His knowledge of the strange lights saved his and his family’s lives. So what are those mysterious warnings? For centuries peo...

Sloths have a reputation they need to maintain, and rumor has it that they sleep 15 to 19 hours a day! That's true about sloths in captivity. But did you know that wild sloths rarely sleep more than 10 hours a day? Being the slowest mammal in the world, the sloth needs a lot of time to find food and eat it. What about you? Do you sleep as much as a brown bat or as little as a goat? And how do you...

We are all guilty of adding some sugar here and there to make things taste better, but what might seem like innocent pleasure can actually cause a lot of serious health issues when we put too much sugar in our body. Luckily, our system gives us crystal-clear signs when we’ve crossed that line and should stop doing that immediately to protect ourselves from health problems. Large amounts of sugar i...

Raising children is very difficult and no one has the right to judge someone's particular parenting style. However, some parenting mistakes are more dangerous than others and can seriously damage your child’s health. This video will help you find out what actually affects a child’s psyche and teach those who have toxic parents how they can deal with this issue. When raised by narcissistic parents,...

What Your Hair Length Reveals About Your Personality. Hair is one of the features that define us most, as we choose exactly how it's going to look. According to one study, it is also a true reflection of our personality. We've prepared a quick personality test for both men and women!  Let's find out what your hairstyle says about you! It's not pure science, so don't take this too seriously, just h...

Megalodon was the biggest shark and Dunkleosteus - the biggest fish. They both were fearsome creatures in their time. But what would happen if they came head to head? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you like to travel? If you answered “yes, of course”, chances are, you spend a good deal of your life up in the air. Planes get you to your destination in not time, driven by life and pure magic. You seem to know them well, but I bet there are some unanswered questions. Find out how can you get a free extra meal on your next flight? What do passengers do to annoy them the most? What am I talkin...

Tantrums are very common in kids aged 1 to 4. More than half of kids let their frustration out at least once a week, or more often. Why do they do it? By the time they turn 3 or 4, kids have much better language skills than babies, of course, but their vocabulary is still not advanced enough to describe everything they feel. So what can you do to prevent your kids from going crazy now and then? Le...

Why are planes slow? Everything else is speeding up: smartphones, the Internet, the pace of life in general! So when are we going to get a superfast passenger jet that can cross continents in the time it takes to watch just one inflight movie versus several? Speed has always interested engineers and pilots. At least at first, they were pretty good at getting these metal birds to fly faster and fas...

Wisdom teeth come out between the ages of 12 to 25, and some doctors recommend having them removed. But is it necessary? Do we really need to get our wisdom teeth pulled? In some cases, there is absolutely no need to remove your wisdom teeth. If they don’t interfere with the normal functioning of neighboring teeth, it means that your mouth is big enough to accommodate all four of your wisdom teeth...

40% – that’s how much of the food you buy ends up getting tossed right in the garbage. 40%! Surprised? The culprit: improper storage. We are used to storing everything in our fridges: fruits, vegetables, sweets, breads. Some people also keep sauces, marinades, and cans in their fridges, just in case. But often, while storing foods like this might extend their shelf life, it can actually be harmful...

On December 31, 1988, a passenger airliner heading from Kaliningrad, Russia, to Odessa, Ukraine, made for a landing in the destination airport. New Year in Russia is a big deal. And this might have been the reason for what happened on that day with the Tu-134 flight. The weather forecast for the day was not one that would make you overjoyed: it was overcast and stormy, with strong winds and low vi...

10 Unique Superpowers Kids Are All Born With. Only babies have the following superpowers, and we are sure you will want to have some of them yourself! If you or your close friends or family have babies, you already know how amazing they are. Everything they do, especially when it’s for the first time, is a reason for admiration and celebration. First word? “Let’s get the camera so we can record it...