Nature is
so beautiful, and everyday rare creatures stun human beings with their unique
characteristics & shape. But it all depending on your perceptions, see this
strange little blue creature may enthuse either aww-worthy shrieks of
exhilaration or a bit of uncomfortable shock, perhaps a combination of both.
Therefore, you can meet the blue dragon, one of the strangest and most
magnificent little-known animals in the world. The accurate name of this
mythical-looking creature is “Glaucus atlanticus”, or blue sea slug, and though
it is much smaller than its imaginary brethren of lore just an inch or two in
lengths. Furthermore, it has a host of nasty tricks up its sleeve—er wing?
Moreover, they spend their lives upside down, attached to the surface of the
water and floating along at the mercy of the winds and ocean currents. This
majestic create color is blue; they blend in with the water in order to
camouflage themselves within their environment. And however petit, these baby
dragons are also hazardous: they predate on poisonous cnidarians, such as the
Portuguese man o’war. They store the stings cells composed from these
cnidarians within their own tissues, and use them as a defense on anything that
bothers them. Therefore, handling a slight blue dragon could result in a
painful, and perhaps dangerous, sting. Though not often spotted by humans, one
of these alien-like specimens was caught on film after washing ashore in
Queensland, Australia.
Friday, 27 November 2015
800-Years Old Ancient Extinct Squash Discovered in India
An
archaeological dig on the First Nation’s Menominee Reservation in Wisconsin
yielded, and stun to see unexpected results when a clay vessel about the size
of a tennis ball was discovered. Therefore, after carbon dating, it was exposed
that the pot was more than 800 years old and enclosed a variety of seeds from a
species of squash thought to be extinct. A group of Canadian students decided
to test the viability of these ancient heirloom seeds that had been buried for
many centuries. An ancient, extinct squash was grown!
The squash
named “Gete-okosomin” which incompletely translates into “Big Old Squash” or
“Really Cool Old Squash” the largest specimen grown from the seeds was an
inspiring three feet and 18 pounds. Moreover this “cool” squash symbolizes much
more than just a vegetable though it represents a time in history and a
community where food was a right of citizenship. As a result, it serves as a
reminder that the vegetables and fruits seen in the grocery store nowadays are
just a fraction of the varieties that exist, and cataloguing seeds is a great
way to ensure that these plant varieties continue to survive. However, many thanks
to the ancient native people who put the seeds in the vessel, hundreds of years
ago, this squash variety will not be lost to history. Thus, the effective
cultivation of Gete-okosomin shows that heritage seeds can live over centuries
and still remain a viable food source; we can learn a lesson in long-term food
storage from Native American forefathers.
Thursday, 26 November 2015
The Strange Poodle Moth
This fuzzy
strange creature is equal parts lovable and mystifying, definitely making you
question the line between reality and science fiction. Therefore, setting the
internet on fire due to its bizarre resemblance to a Pokémon or demonic Furby,
meet the enigmatic Venezuelan Poodle Moth. Zoologist Arthur Anker of Bishkek,
Kyrgyzstan first discovered in 2009, a mysterious photograph of the bizarre
little guy swiftly made its rounds online. Hence due to its unique antenna and
physical characteristics, the “Poodle Moth” is believed to be a new species of
moth, belonging to the lepidopteran genus Artace. The bizarre, white creature
with bulging, black eyes and strange, brown antennae is a seeming blend between
a large moth and a fluffy white poodle, but it is a real creature and in fact
rare enough that photographs only surface infrequently, and in doing so perplex
the internet and puzzle the general public, a closer examination is essential
before actual classification of the animal can happen. In the time being, the
pictures that do emerge continue confuse the world at large, only adding to the
mysterious mystery that surrounds this bizarre little moth creature. The
fairy-like moth was associated to all kinds of other fuzzy moths, as well as to
imaginary creatures and Pokemon characters.
Thursday, 19 November 2015
Japanese Art Store Lines Walls with Every Pigment Color
The
Japanese company Warehouse Terrada and built under the architectural design of
Kengo Kuma with a sleek, beautiful modern design and thousands of colorful hues
lining its walls, the new “art supply laboratory” recognized as Pigment is an
art lover's dream come true. Therefore, owned by this exclusive shop, based in
Tokyo, acts as both a hub for artists to collect supplies and collaborate, as
well as a venue that offers the chance for traditional material manufacturers
to transport high quality products that have been passed down for generations
to their clients.
However,
the pigment is a unique concept art store that tries to go above and beyond,
from stocking 4,200 colors of pigments to posing a range of art workshops and
an in-house gallery that displays young artists. The laboratory makes an
amusing experience for hobby artists and experts alike. Moreover employers that
are specialists of painting tools are available to pass on information and
advice regarding features and instructions on, how and what is the best way to
use the supplies. Hence, the building was constructed using organic curved
surfaces reminiscent of bamboo blinds, with an open space concept that
“improves your imagination just by visiting.” With a warm welcoming
environment, and sufficient variety of stock to fuel any inventive activities,
Pigment is an art store that attempts to be more.
Tuesday, 17 November 2015
World’s First Building Covered with Evergreen Trees
Well, the
talented Italian architect “Stefano Boeri” has abstracted a residential
skyscraper that look like a vertical jungle. The huge 117-meter-tall tower will
be built in Lausanne, Switzerland, and it will feature over 100 cedar trees,
6,000 shrubs, and 18,000 plants, adding together a green space of about 3,000
square meters. It is rightly called “La Tour des Cedres”, or “The Cedar Trees
Tower”. The beautiful leafy structure will be the world’s first building to be
covered with evergreen trees. This will also make Lausanne a cutting-edge city
in the global test to implement urban worth together with sustainability and
biodiversity.
Furthermore
Stefano Boeri defined to Dezeen. A private roof patio spaces will apiece
include a tree, allowing inhabitants to have nature even though they are
several stories high. Moreover, Boeri’s building will be set in the
Chavannes-Près-Renens district of the city, and it will include apartment-style
living with a number of units facing the next to Lake Geneva. In adding, the
tower will have stylish offices, a perfect gym, and a panoramic restaurant on
its top floor. The construction work is set to start in 2017. This the second
of Boeri’s flora-centric designs, because in 2014, he completed Vertical
Forest, two 112-meter-tall towers that include 1,000 different species of
trees. Source: My Modernmet
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