If the cloning of extinct animals is still a dream of genetic scientists, the successful cloning of trees that have been cut down and from which only one stumps have remained has already become a reality. In the United States, the goal was to restore the unique sequoia stands, the trunk diameter of which exceeded 10 meters, and the first steps in this direction have already been taken. ...

The giraffe, which you will see in the following pictures, has nothing to do with Photoshop, it is real! A 15-month-old baby named Omo looks like her skin is bleached. The thing is that she suffers from leukism. This is a disorder that leads to a partial loss of pigmentation. She was spotted by Dr. Derek Lee, founder and scientist of the Wildlife Institute, in Tarangire National Park in Tanzania. ...

Brazilian photographer Bruno Alencastro, currently living in Barcelona, ​​wants to capture his vision of Europe with unusual shots of the city. “The task is not easy,” you say. Especially considering the fact that with the same desire, hundreds of thousands of travelers flock here every year. However, Alencastro managed not to get lost in this crowd. ...

Evan Antin, who works as a veterinarian in sunny California (USA), is no more than 35 years old, and he has already made a splash on the Internet. He captivated users with his charming photos with exotic patients. And so much so that People even endowed him with the status of the most sexual friend of animals. ...

If you believe that the problem of a sharp decrease in the number of bees on our planet concerns only beekeepers and entomologists, then you are deeply mistaken. The situation is so critical that in the near future it is possible the complete disappearance of these amazing insects. But beekeepers and honey lovers are not the only people who will suffer from their extinction. ...

If you are stuck in traffic and think that you have some of the most boring hours, don’t be discouraged. Try to just look around! Perhaps your mind will open completely crazy scenes, as it happens daily with thousands of drivers around the world. Take a look at what people were driving when they decided to just look around. ...

One quick-witted stewardess rescued a teenage girl from the hands of traffickers when she noticed that something was wrong with a young Alaska Airlines passenger from Seattle to San Francisco. “Something in the back of my mind told me that something was wrong,” says 49-year-old Sheila Frederick from Alabama, recalling the incident that happened to her in 2011. ...

You probably already know that in most parts of North America incredible cold reigns now. This led to complete chaos, the cancellation of festive celebrations and many other events, and also made the continent one of the coldest places in the world today. We found a selection of the coolest and most beautiful photos of winter miracles that can be seen now in the United States and Canada. ...

Let me tell you the sad story of the smallest skyscraper in the world, which was built in 1919 in Texas with the money of defrauded investors. As befits such stories, victims of deception turned to the court for help, and he refused to help them. Fast forward to the beginning of the 20th century, in the Texas town of Wichita Falls. ...

A stay in orbit for several months does not pass without a trace for the health of astronauts. That is why only specialists with perfect health are selected for a flight to the International Space Station (ISS). But even the astronaut’s excellent physical condition cannot guarantee that the return to Earth will take place without incident. ...

One monk of the eighth century Englishman found out that the birthday of the world falls on March 18. The first Christians, with time, had a hard time. No "BC" existed. In the Roman Empire, time was measured by the eras of the reign of emperors. Or from the last Olympics. People went astray and did not always understand when to hold religious celebrations. ...

Like last year, the International SOS and Control Risks organizations issued maps showing how friendly and safe all countries of the world are for tourists. And if you plan any trips for 2018, we recommend that you carefully study them. In the end, it’s always nice to be back from vacation, having all your limbs with you, safe and sound. ...

In the valley of the Geysernaya River, on the Kamchatka Peninsula, is located one of the most dangerous places in our country - Death Valley. Every year, hundreds of terrestrial animals and birds find their last refuge here. Even the instinct of self-preservation does not help the wild inhabitants of Kamchatka to avoid death in this anomalous zone. ...

The average age of the country's population is a very interesting indicator that allows us to judge the "youth" of the state. Of course, this figure depends on many important factors: the location of the country, the standard of living in it, the state of the medical sphere, the presence of a demographic crisis, an emigration situation, etc. ...

The Ante Veterans Memorial, Arizona, is dedicated to the memory of those who served and sacrificed their lives in the United States Armed Forces. However, 364 days a year, this extraordinary design does not seem completely completed. To fully enjoy its beauty, you need to come here at a certain time. "Every year on Veterans Day (November 11), at 11:11 a.m., the rays of the sun penetrate the ellipses of the five pillars of the memorial and form perfect sunlight exactly above the mosaic of the Great Seal of the United States," the city council said in a statement. ...

The huge airship "Hindenburg", the total length of which was 245 meters, was built by the Germans in 1936. A luxury aircraft was used to regularly transport passengers across the Atlantic. In those years, the transatlantic flight was inconceivably expensive and only very wealthy people could afford it, so the interiors of the Hindenburg were originally created dazzlingly rich and luxurious. ...