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The oldest known wooden structure is 476,000 years old, found in Zambia, it suggests early humans built much earlier than thought.
In 2023, archaeologists uncovered the world's oldest known wooden structure at Kalambo Falls, Zambia. This structure, dating back at least 476,000 years, predates Homo sapiens and showcases early human craftsmanship. The discovery includes two interlocking logs with intentional notches, suggesting the use of advanced woodworking techniques previously unassociated with early hominins. This finding challenges existing perceptions about the technological capabilities of our ancestors and provides new insights into early human tool use and construction methods.
Evidence for the earliest structural use of wood at least 476,000 years ago - Nature
Wooden artefacts from waterlogged deposits in Zambia dating back 477 ka indicate hitherto unknown sophistication in woodworking at an early date.
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White Orca photographed off the coast - Hokkaido, Japan - Credit to Hayakawa.
Wildlife Photographer Left Stunned After Capturing A Rare Orca On Film
He couldn't believe his eyes.
Scientists have discovered a 3-billion-year-old beach buried on Mars. Data from the Chinese Zhurong rover has led researchers to believe it’s found beach deposits from an ancient Martian ocean.
Scientists have discovered a 3-billion-year-old beach buried on Mars
The Chinese rover Zhurong may have discovered deposits from an ancient ocean that once lapped at martian shores billions of years ago.
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Kei Watanabe - a master of origami
Kei Watanabe, an accomplished origami artist, established the 'Ikimono Kobo TOTO' and focuses on creating lifelike animal representations through origami. He emphasizes a unique methodology that incorporates the natural characteristics of paper. His artistic journey began in childhood, influenced by his fascination with nature and living creatures, culminating in numerous exhibitions that showcase his innovative designs. He adheres to the traditional origami principle of not cutting the paper, which enhances the paper's texture and fluidity
The Death Star seastar is the starfish with the most arms on Earth. It starts with five at birth and can grow up to 50 or 60. It lives in the depths of the Arctic Ocean and is cannibalistic
Another wild and interesting fact is that its arms have small structures called "bear traps." Other starfish have them too, but none are as sharp and strong as those of the Death Star seastar. It uses these "hands" to hunt.
Underwater Photographer of the Year 2025, Alvaro Herrero’s “Radiant Bond,” captures a tender moment between a mother humpback whale and her calf in French Polynesia. The calf, learning to breathe, rises alongside its mother in soft morning light. (@mekanphotography)
Herrero captured the special relationship between a mother humpback whale and her newborn calf in French Polynesia. ‘For me, this photo really shows a mother’s love and communicates the beauty and fragility of life in our ocean. The mother is accompanying her calf to the surface, because the baby is still so small and clumsy. The calf is releasing a few bubbles showing it is still learning to hold its breath properly.’
In 2010, a young Chinese asylum seeker was discovered on a flight to Vancouver after he was able to board it disguised as an elderly white man by wearing a remarkably effective silicone mask called The Elder which was made by a Hollywood-based company named SPFXMasks. He was released 3 months later
Air Canada masked stowaway case - Wikipedia
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The world's oldest hotel is over 1300 years old
The Japanese hot spring inn in Yamanashi Prefecture was founded in 705 by Fujiwara no Mahito. In 2011, the Keiunkan was recognized by Guinness World Records as the oldest hotel in the world. Until 2017, it was continuously operated by 52 generations of the same family (including adopted heirs) for over 1,300 years. However, in 2017, no family members were willing to take over the business. Keiunkan’s general manager, Kenjiro Kawano, was selected as the new president. The onsen Ryokan has 37 rooms, a kaiseki restaurant, and a moon-viewing platform.
Reinforced concrete disintegrated by dog pee over the years
Concrete is alkaline by default so it shields rebarring from corrosion. When anything acidic comes in contact with concrete, dog urine in this case, it neutralizes concretes alkalinity and once this neutral pH concrete reaches rebarring, the steel starts to corrode. Rusting steel increases in volume, and that leads to concrete cracking.
It's called The carbonation effect. Most common causes are carbon dioxide in the air and salt, either in sea air or on roads in ice prevention.
In 2014, Russian man Igor Vorozhbitsyn was attacked by a bear and faced certain death. However, when his phone rang with Justin Bieber's "Baby" as the ringtone, the startled bear fled, saving his life.
Justin Bieber saves man from bear attack
Justin Bieber soothed the savage beast. A fisherman in Russia narrowly avoided death by brown bear when his cellphone rang and the pop punk’s music sounded — sending the beast fleeing into the fore…
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