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The hundreds of pine trees making up the Crooked Forest seem to have been planted circa 1930. Back then, the location of the forest still belonged to the German province of Pomerania.
(Travelaar) (@travelaar.nl)Appearance
The pine trees in the Crooked Forest have a sharp 90-degree bend at their base, growing sideways before curving back up skywards. Despite this unusual shape, they remain healthy and can reach up to 50 feet tall. Very cool!
Origin Stories
There are plenty of fun theories about the Crooked Forest, but none with solid evidence. Some think a strange gravitational pull made the trees bend, though gravity doesn’t really work that way. Others blame heavy snow, but that doesn’t explain why only these specific trees were affected. The most popular idea is that farmers bent them intentionally back in the 1930s. However, it’s likely the trees were already a few years old when something caused their quirky curves. The true reason will remain, so it seems, a mystery.
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While it’s referred to as the Great Wall—singular—the Great Wall of China is actually made up of various sections! These different walls were built by different Chinese dynasties.
It Took Over 2000 Years to Build
Yes, the wall took 2000 years to build overall, putting all the dynasties’ work together. Estimations indicated that its first sections started being built in 771 BC, some of which were then demolished and rebuilt in 221 BC by the first Chinese emperor. In later years, other dynasties built and repaired more of it, culminating with its ultimate revival mid-2nd century by the Mind Dynasty.
Secret Ingredient: Sticky Rice
Okay, can this get more Chinese than that? While the Great Wall of China was built using mostly orthodox materials like brick, wood, and stone, it also contains one unorthodox ingredient: sticky rice flour! The Qin Dynasty actually leveraged its traits to make mortar back in the day. Who would have thought?
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Who says big things only come in big packages? Dublin may be the third-smallest county in Ireland, but it’s a bustling hub with a population of around 1.45 million—making it the home of one-third of the Irish population.
(@eireaesth)Viking Vibes
Did you know Dublin was once a Viking settlement? Yep. Norse warriors settled there in the 9th century, laying the groundwork for the city’s epic history.
Youth Central
Dublin isn’t just young at heart—it’s officially the youngest city in Europe! With nearly half the population under 25, there’s a youthful energy around every corner.
Bridge Goals
Hold onto your hats—O’Connell Bridge isn’t your average crossing. It’s the only bridge in Europe with the same width as its length! Built back in 1863, it’s a true Dublin icon.
Lost in Translation
Ever wonder what Dublin’s name means in Irish? You’ll see “Baile Átha Cliath” on the signs, which translates to “Town of the Hurdled Ford.” And the more widely known “Dubh Linn”? That’s Irish for “Black Pool,” a nod to its Viking past.
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]]>Startup Mania
With over 6,000 startups buzzing with innovation, Tel Aviv is practically the Silicon Valley of the Middle East. It’s like a tech wonderland, with incentives galore and numerous budding entrepreneurs.
Proudly Queer
Tel Aviv isn’t just LGBTQ+ friendly—it’s the world’s best gay city, according to global travelers. Rainbow flags fly high here, and the party never stops in this inclusive metropolitan.
Pawsitively Awesome
Move over, humans—Tel Aviv is all about its furry friends! With a dog-to-resident ratio of 1:17, it’s basically dog heaven. Who needs people when you’ve got puppies?
Sushi Sizzle
Calling all sushi lovers: Tel Aviv ranks third globally for sushi joints per capita, right after Tokyo and New York. With over 100 sushi spots, it’s a sushi lover’s dream come true.
Pricey Playground
Planning on moving to Tel Aviv? Get ready to spend some serious cash. It’s the most expensive city in the world, but hey, you get what you pay for: top-notch everything.
City That Never Sleeps
Tel Aviv’s not just about sunbathing and hummus. It’s a 24/7 playground of creativity and culture. Whether you’re working from a coffee shop, playing beach tennis, or partying till dawn, this city’s energy is contagious.
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]]>While it still hasn’t become available for the common traveler, there are companies which are making advances towards taking ordinary, non-astronaut humans like you and me to outer space.
So, just when might we be able to do so? It might not take as long as you might think?
Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic is a British spaceflight company that’s making more and more advances towards commercial passenger space travel. While the flights on this company’s ships would not take you to the moon or to Mars, they will give you the experience to reach suborbital levels in space and experience zero gravity.
Test flights are currently ongoing with more planned for this fall, making it possible that regular travel (albeit expensive) could start as soon as next year.
While it might take a while for this sort of travel to become commonplace, don’t be surprised if space travel turns into one of this decade’s or the next’s biggest travel hits.
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