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2,000 Year Old Olive Tree of Vouves

This ancient olive tree is located on the Greek island of Crete and is one of seven olive trees in the Mediterranean believed to be at least 2,000 to 3,000 years old. This tree still produces Olives and they are highly sought after.

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Not enough people talk about the fact that Leonardo da Vinci was gay. Like, he’s literally the father of modern technology and one of the smartest human beings to ever live and I never ever learned in school that he was gay. 

If all the LGBT people are as “DOOMED” as the bible thumpers think we are, hell, at least we’re in good company. 

A pediatrician shows how to calm a crying baby (Video)

The Lettuce Sea Slug is an unusual and entertaining addition to the reef aquarium. It has highly folded parapodia (side appendages), which give it a ruffled appearance similar to lettuce. (Source)

protect the snails. protect the worms. protect the bees. pick them up from the sidewalk and move them to a safe place. they arent hurting anyone. 

Sir David Attenborough demonstrates the accuracy of the Mozambique Spitting Cobra’s venom streams by wearing a chemically treated visor that makes the venom turn purple on contact.

From Life in Cold Blood

Galaxy-Inspired Bath Bombs

These galaxy-inspired creations are designed by licensed cosmetologist Heather Mcginley, who studied all natural and organic ingredients for about 10 years before deciding to make her own non-toxic products. When placed in water, the powdered balls unleash a delightful fizz and bubbliness, while also releasing soothing aromatherapy scents and turning your bath an exciting range of colors.

Via ModernMet

The VLT Survey Telescope at ESOs Paranal Observatory in Chile has captured this richly detailed new image of the Lagoon Nebula

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When you eat a pineapple, it eats you back. Pineapples are the only known carriers of Bromelain, an enzyme that breaks down proteins. Since your body is made of proteins, the pineapples you eat are also trying to digest you. That’s why a fresh pineapple can turn your tongue into a sore piece of sandpaper. Source

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