Three Story Treehouse (British Columbia, Canada) 2. Mirror Tree House (Sweden) 3. The Bird’s Nest Tree House (Sweden) 4. The HemLoft Treehouse (Whistler, Canada) 5. Treehouse in Muskoka (Ontario, Canada) 6. Minister’s Treehouse (Crossville, Tennessee, USA) 7. Yellow Treehouse Restaurant 8. Treehouse in Seattle (USA) 9. Free Spirit Sphere Treehouses (Canada) 10. Treehouse by Takashi […]
Category: Discovery
20 of the Largest Insects in the World
The largest group of insects that ever existed are the Meganisoptera (commonly but incorrectly referred to as Protodonata) or Griffenflies. They were predatory flying insects with wingspan of 12 – 75 cm. Like dragonflies, to which they were related, they had long narrow bodies, huge eyes, and strong jaws and spiny legs for grasping prey. […]
20 MOST BEAUTIFUL MOTH SPECIES
There are around 160,000 unique moth species, and very often we tend to get carried away by the generalized idea that moths are pests and look scary, rather than a really beautiful creature full of wonderful characteristics. Some species have truly vibrant colours and shapes that rival those of butterflies. Here are 20 of the […]
10 of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world
“There is a hidden message in every waterfall. It says, if you are flexible, falling will not hurt you!” ― Mehmet Murat ildan 1. Victoria Falls in Zimbabve The Victoria Falls or Mosi-oa-Tunya is a gorgeous waterfall, located on the Zambia and Zimbabwe border. The water of Zambezi river falls down in a straight line […]
Standing up against bullies – Powerful and heart-warming short video
A moving short movie about a red-haired schoolboy who is bullied by other classmates because of the colour of his hair. Until one day, someone else decides to stand by him and let him know he has every right to be different. Are we ready to be supportive of those who need us, to let […]
A Secret Island Where Everyone Lives Completely Off-grid: Lasqueti — One Hour from Vancouver
Lasqueti is a small island between Vancouver and Vancouver Island, home to a little known community of off-gridders who take pride in their isolation from both mainstream culture and mainland Canada. In this short documentary film, a journalist from 16×9 News goes to meet some of Lasqueti’s characters and find out more about life on this beautiful […]
31 exotic pools on earth
Summer is right around the corner and I’m sure you’ll want to jump into a swimming pool soon to celebrate. We’ve compiled a list of some of the most awesome swimming pools on earth for you. 1. Infinity pool in Singapore at Marina Bay Sands resort 2. The pool at Belmond Jimbaran Puri resort in […]
Touching 19-minute film empowers illegal immigrants
After her immigrant father is deported, a young woman agrees to film her life for “Limbo,” an online film project. A young woman, her face wet with tears, stares into the lens of a video camera. “Believe me when I tell you,” she says, her voice breaking, “that if this wasn’t necessary, that if my […]
Red panda – Not all pandas are black and white
Distantly related to the larger, better-known black-and-white giant panda, the red panda is a solitary creature found in the mountains of Nepal, Myanmar, and central China. The red panda is dwarfed by the black-and-white giant that shares its name. These pandas typically grow to the size of a house cat, though their big, bushy tails […]
VIDEO | Zombie Parasites
What if, unbeknownst to you, someone—or something—was controlling your behaviour for its own nefarious ends? Join photographer Anand Varma as he reveals this nightmare scenario being acted out over and over across the natural world, as unsuspecting hosts are compelled to nurture and protect mind-sucking parasites. Source Nat Geo Live.