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These marine creatures are possibly one of the most misunderstood animals in the world. They have been declared the world’s ugliest animal – and even that is not a fair assessment! Read on for ten fascinating blobfish facts! 10. What’s in a Name Blobfish is not a nickname, it is the actual legal and scientific name that is used for this type of fish. For the more discerning scientist, there is a Latin name for the blobfish (Psychrolutidae)– and each of the close relatives to our homely looking friend. But all ten species in the family are collectively also known…

10. Cathedral of Saint Sava – Belgrade – Serbia This Orthodox basilica (technically not a cathedral) is the world’s largest Orthodox Church. Construction began in 1935, and it is not yet finished, with large-scale mosaics still planned for the interior. The basilica is constructed in the form of a Greek cross, on the site where it is believed that the remains of St. Sava, the founder of the Serbian Orthodox Church, were buried. The cathedral is built in the Serbian-Byzantine style, and is 70 metres tall at its highest point. It can accommodate 10,000 worshippers. 9. Basilica-Cathedral of Our Lady…

The Greek Aristotle is one of the most influential classical philosophers in the Western tradition. He has had a lasting impact that extends from ethics and logic to biology and poetry. As a student of Plato and teacher of Alexander the Great, Aristotle has left an intellectual legacy that forms the basis for much of what we today consider ‘classical wisdom’. Here are some of his most famous quotes, along with an in-depth explanation of their meaning. Self-knowledge is the beginning of wisdom. This saying touches on the importance of introspection and self-awareness as foundations for a wiser life. In…

Carl Gustav Jung was a Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst born in 1875 and died in 1961. His work has had a profound impact on various disciplines, including psychology, philosophy, religion, art, and literature. Jung introduced groundbreaking concepts such as archetypes, the collective unconscious, and synchronicity. One of his most influential theories concerns the ‘shadow,’ the part of the unconscious containing repressed weaknesses and desires. Jung believed that individuation and self-realization are possible by acknowledging and integrating both the light and dark aspects of our existence. Here follows an in-depth analysis of Jung’s ten most famous quotes, translated into Dutch. “Until…

Many people know about the Leaning Tower of Pisa, but few are aware that there are many other famous leaning towers in the globe. Some of these other towers are actually more titled than the one in Pisa. The following list showcases some of the most famous leaning buildings in the world that are as a result of artificial mistakes and natural disasters. 10. Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) Located in London, England, the Elizabeth Tower was formerly called the clock tower (most people know the tower as the “Big Ben”, but this is the name of the clock!). The 315ft…

Battleships were nothing short of impressive. The sheer size and threatening barrels of the guns on board alone commanded respect. Battleships were among the largest military craft, with cannons as armament and with very strong armor. They were designed to attack enemy ships at sea or targets on land. They were mainly built in the period between the two world wars. After World War II, battleships fell into disuse, although the United States Navy’s Iowa ships continued to serve in conflicts and wars until 1990. Below is a list of the ten largest battleships ever built, arranged according to their…

Trains have come a long way since the creation of the first steam engine. There have been many train designs, with some enjoying more success than others. Here are some of the weirdest trains ever created. 10. Wuppertal Schwebebahn The Wuppertal Schwebebahn is the oldest electric train still in operation today. It utilizes hanging cars and is amongst the unique trains in the world. Eugen Langen, who intended to sell it to Berlin, designed it. Its first track was open in 1901. It is still in use as a means of public transport and moves 25 million people each year.…

With all the depressing news updates and world catastrophes we see everywhere these days, it can be hard to see the lighter, happier side of life. To show that the world isn’t all doom and gloom, here are ten facts which will put a smile on your face and may even restore your faith in the world we live in. 10. Bunny Island Located in the Inland Sea of Japan between Hiroshima and Shikoku lies a small island by the name of Ōkunoshima. What sets this island apart from the rest is that it is populated by a large number…

Boosting is a term used in the gaming industry to describe the act of using a third-party service or paying someone to play on your behalf to improve your rank or level in a game. Boosting is a controversial practice that has been around for a long time and has many reasons behind it. Especially often it is used in multiplayer games, as well as in the shooter genre. Destiny 2 is no exception as it is quite a challenging game, especially for beginners, and has a wide variety of content and important activities. If you do not complete all…

If food is the way to a man’s heart, then drink is the way to his soul. That’s something all beverage producers know as they flock to come up with concoctions ever more powerful and alluring to please the palates of their customers. But the connoisseur’s palate isn’t that easy to impress, and that’s why private reserves and secret recipes are brought to light again and again, each one more vigorous than the other. For those in search of that ambrosial blend that will numb the senses and release the mind, we’ve put together a medley of some of the…

Online gambling has been legalized in the Netherlands since October 1, 2021. Since then, everyone in the Netherlands aged 18 and older has access to legal online casinos. Poker is one of the most popular card games and everyone dreams of getting rich playing it, but how rich are the richest poker players really? Casino poker can bring in large amounts of money, but the real money can be won at the poker tournaments. These are the ten richest poker players in the world. Phil Ivey He is considered one of the greatest poker players of all time. Phil Ivey…

When you are thinking of the most everyday useful items, a knife is certainly one of them. If you are choosing a nicely designed pocket knife, it can last a lifetime. You don’t need to be a working handyman or a survivalist to appreciate the wide range of everyday applications of a pocket knife. From slicing food to opening packages and beyond, the uses are simply endless. With many options available, it can be overwhelming for you to choose the right ones. Here we have listed the top 10 pocket knivesthat you would like to consider. This will help you…

When you think of rabbits, you probably think of little cute animals with big ears and a fluffy tail. Sometimes these animals are not as small as you think at all. Exactly how big can a rabbit get? You can read it in this top 10, because here you will find the 10 largest rabbit breeds. 10. Silver fox This breed of rabbit is native to the United States and was probably created by combining several breeds together. The silver fox got its name from the color of its coat. This is because it is black with gray, making the…

As soon as you have ‘devil’ in your name, you’re already behind in the popularity polls… What the Tasmanian devil got its name from, and many more fun, interesting (and disturbing) facts you can read in this article. Meet the Tasmanian devil, an animal that you will only encounter in the wild in Australia. The Tasmanian devil is a (predatory) marsupial. The Tasmanian devil (Sarcophilus harrisii) is not just any marsupial animal, no, it is the world’s largest carnivorous marsupial. Tasmanian devils are about 70 to 110 centimeters long, and to that is added a tail of plus or minus…

Many countries have centuries of history and have existed for hundreds of years, but the borders on the world map never stay in the same place for long. Throughout the years, borders constantly shift and new countries are founded as well. Want to know which countries have the shortest history? Then read these top 10 youngest countries in the world. 10. Croatia – June 25, 1991 Croatia was part of Yugoslavia until it declared independence in June 1991. This was done after a referendum on the country’s independence was held in May. In October, the government decided to cut all…

There was a time when a sword considered the Queen of the Weapons. This is true to quite some extent, as over the ages, a sword has possessed the beauty in its forms and the art of adorning it. A lot of skill and sophisticated knowledge was required to make a sword. In addition, a good amount of skill and knowledge was required to wield a sword efficiently. It is safe to say that swords have had quite an extensive history and has evolved and morphed into many forms. Therefore, swords are classified into various groups and subgroups, the list…

Ask people an example of a marsupial, and they will probably say kangaroo. But there are many more species of marsupials, more than three hundred. Moreover, this number is only increasing as more and more species are discovered. Until the 1990s, all these species were placed in the order of Marsupialia, but today marsupials are divided among seven orders. Most of the species live in Australia and fall into the superorder Australidelphia (including the monito del monte, which occurs in the southern Andes). The rest of the marsupials fall under superorder Ameridelphia and occur in the Americas. What is a…

The cute, woolly wombat is a pouch animal that occurs only in Australia and on Tasmania. It resembles a cross between a bear (albeit a small one) and a badger. Wombats (Vombatidae) belong to the order of climbing mules, but climbing is not exactly their favorite activity. That may be explained by the fact that the wombat is not very good at it… But it can dig like the best of them! Their burrows, in which they spend most of the day, can be found to a depth of up to 3 meters and the associated corridors can be up…

A geyser is a hot water spring from which a large amount of water occasionally squirts out. These extraordinary natural phenomena can be found all over the world and are definitely worth admiring. Want to know which geysers you can visit best? You can read it in the top 10 famous geysers. 10. Geysir Andernach – Germany Believe it or not, there is a geyser in Germany, namely the Geysir Andernach. This geyser is unique, which is mainly because it is not actually natural. It was created by drilling a hole in the earth in 1903. It is also the…

When you think of a beach, you probably think of pearly white or golden sand. Many beaches indeed look like this, but there are also several beaches with black sand. This black sand gets its color from volcanic lava. Want to know where to go when you want to relax on a black beach? This is the top 10 black beaches. 10. Playa Negra – Costa Rica On the outskirts of the city of Cahuita in Costa Rica, you will find Playa Negra. This beach, of course, gets its name from the black sand you’ll find there. It is not…

The term hot spring is, of course, obvious. These are sources of hot water that occur naturally in various places on earth. In these springs, the water is heated by the heat in the earth’s core, after which the hot water bubbles to the surface. There are numerous hot springs that are visited by many tourists, but some are more famous than others. Here are the top 10 most famous hot springs in the world. 10. Hot Springs of Deception Island – Antarctica Large parts of Antarctica are not easily visited, but Deception Island is one of the few safe…

The landscape of Iceland is world famous. Here you will find not only impressive glaciers and splashing waterfalls, but also a number of high mountains. A number of these mountains can also be climbed by beginners. Are you curious what the highest peaks of this country are? You can read it in the top 10 highest mountains of Iceland. 10. Kerling – 1,538 meters high The peak of Mount Kerling is the highest point in northern Iceland. It is a mountain made of basalt that is over 1.5 kilometers high. There is no obvious path to the top, but a…

Modern-day submarines are a fine example of ultra-modern technology. However, this is preceded by a history of about 160 years. Already during the American Civil War (1861-1865), primitive predecessors of submarines were used in combat. The development of submarines gained momentum thanks to the Irish inventor John Philip Holland, who in 1897 developed a submarine with a petrol engine, electric motor and batteries. A limited number of military submarines were already deployed in the First World War, but especially in the Second World War the German U-boats posed a serious threat to warships and Allied supply ships. Today, the US…

When you think of islands, you may think of the Caribbean, Spain or Greece. Yet Germany also has a number of large islands that are certainly worth a visit. Are you curious about the nature and culture in these special places? You will discover it in the top 10 largest islands in Germany. 10. Amrum – 20.46 square kilometers You will find the island of Amrum in the German Landkreis Nordfriesland. It is a modest island with a total of about 2,300 inhabitants. On the west side you will find extensive beaches, where it is possible to enjoy the refreshing…

The continent of Asia has many large countries such as China, Russia and Mongolia, but those are not the only countries. It also has numerous countries that are many times smaller in area. The ten smallest Asian countries are listed below. 10. Kuwait (17,818 km2) The country of Kuwait is located on the Persian Gulf between Saudi Arabia and Iraq. The country is not known for its beauty, but for its oil. For example, it does not have water in the ground due to the desert climate, but instead liters of oil. It is therefore no secret that Kuwait is…

Africa is the second largest continent in the world, with more than 54 countries spanning an area of ​​30.3 million square kilometers. The country has a number of impressively large countries, but there are also a few tiny states in between. Here you will discover the top 10 smallest countries in Africa. 10. Burundi – 27,830 square kilometers The small country of Burundi is located between Congo-Kinshasa, Rwanda and Tanzania. It is a country with an eventful history, as over the years there has been much conflict between the Hutu and Tutsi tribes living in Burundi. Hundreds of thousands of…

In the north of Europe you will find the British Isles. This archipelago consists of countless tiny islands, but there are also huge islands in the group. Do you want to know which of these thousands of islands are the largest? You can read it in this top 10 largest British Isles. 10. Mainland (Orkney) – 523 sq km Mainland is part of the Orkney Islands, an archipelago in the north of Scotland. The island gets its name from its size, as it is the largest and most important island in the group. Major cities such as Kirkwall and Stromness…

The first plane took to the air more than a hundred years ago. After that first famous flight, it has become more and more common to fly from A to B. Nowadays you can choose from hundreds of airlines, but there are a number of airlines that have been offering flights for decades. Which those are? You will discover it in the top 10 oldest airlines that still fly. 10. British Airways British Airways was founded in 1974, when four older airlines merged to create one large airline. So you could say that British Airways is actually much older, with…

A volcano is sometimes enough to scare people, but how about a supervolcano? These are volcanoes that can cause a so-called super eruption, with a force that ejects a thousand cubic kilometers of debris, ash and lava. The pressure in these volcanoes is enormous, making them a great danger to people in the area. Do you want to know more about super volcanoes and are you curious about the largest supervolcanoes in the world? You will discover it all in these top ten. 10. La Garita Caldera In the southwest of the American state of Colorado you will find the…

The underwater world is filled with the most beautiful animals. We are not only talking about fish, but also about coral. Colorful coral reefs consist of tiny creatures that live in large colonies. Some resemble flowers, while other coral species resemble stone. These different colors and textures make coral reefs beautiful to behold. Are you curious about these special pieces of nature? You can read more about it in the top ten beautiful coral reefs. 10. Apo Reef Apo Reef can be found in the Philippines and the second largest coral reef in the world. The surface of this coral…

They are known as one of the most intangible animals in the wild: the snow leopard. They are almost never seen by humans and therefore do not stand for anything known as the ‘spirit of the mountains’. What do you know about the snow leopard, also known as the snow panther? They are very well adapted to their cold living environment The snow panther lives in the cold mountains of Asia. Among others in Tibet and Afghanistan. It can be freezing cold here. But thanks to their thick fur, 5 centimeters on the back and 12 centimeters at the abdomen,…

From tigers to small fluffy pets. Cats are available in every size and not every cat is safe. These are the ten largest felines that roam our planet. 10. Caracal This feline is most common in Africa and Southwest Asia. This species grows up to 91 centimeters long and is recognizable by the feathers on the ears, which is why it is sometimes called the desert lynx. However, he is related to the lynx. The caracal is active at night and mainly hunts rabbits, smaller monkeys and rodents. 9. Clouded leopard The clouded leopard has the forests of Southeast Asia…

Predators feed (mainly) on meat and / or animal material and form an order of mammals. The top 10 largest predators living on land, determined by weight, are populated exclusively by bears and felines. Other groups of carnivores you encounter in the country are canines and hyenas, and marten-like, literally a whole different order of magnitude! More than 270 species of predators have been described today, these are the 10 largest living on land. 10. Giant Panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) One animal you probably did not expect in this list is the panda bear they only nibble away kilos and kilos…

Bats are a nightmare for some people, while others think they are beautiful animals. Whatever you think of them, they can grow impressively large, there are flying foxes that have a wingspan of over 1.5 meters! Bats are mammals, which is special because they can fly. It is the only mammal that can fly. There are more than 1,200 different bat species, which means that 1 in 5 mammal species belongs to the bats. 10. Greater mouse-eared bat (Myotis myotis) The eared bat is the largest bat that occurs in Europe. The eared bat has a head-body length of 65…

Deer have a number of things in common: they are ruminants, even-toed ungulates and the males wear antlers. Although there are a few exceptions to the latter characteristic. For example, the Chinese water tree has no antlers at all, but male specimens do have two small tusks. And female reindeer also wear antlers a stroke less than that of the males, also called bulls. Because with reindeer and moose you are talking about bulls and cows, with deer about goats and goats, while with other deer you are talking about goats and hinds. In this article, we’ll take you through…

The Mariana Trench is an impressive piece of nature. This trough owes its name to the nearby Mariana Islands and has a depth of no less than 11 kilometers. That makes it the deepest stretch of ocean discovered yet. This impressive depth ensures that some special animals live in the Mariana Trench. Do you want to know which one? You read it in the top 10 bizarre animals that live in the Mariana Trench. 10. Dumbo octopus This octopus seems to come straight out of a cartoon. Not only does it have large protruding ears on its head, but also…

People are real speed demons. For years we have been developing the fastest cars, planes and boats. Thanks to smart techniques we can sail over the water at top speed, perfect for an adrenaline rush. Are you curious about the fastest boats of the moment? You can read it in this top 10. 10. South Bay 925 CR – 183 kilometers per hour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLRwkrBZzsA The South Bay 925 CR is a pontoon boat, but not just any pontoon boat. It is the fastest of its kind! It can reach a top speed of 183 kilometers per hour and at the…

Glaciers are in the spotlight these days. Global warming is accelerating the melting of glaciers. But what is a glacier anyway? A glacier consists of a mass of ice that moves very slowly like a very slow flowing river. That ice mass is created by snowfall. The snow must remain long enough for the ice mass to form. This condition is usually met in the high mountains and the polar regions. That is why you will find the largest glaciers in high mountain ranges (the Alps, the Himalayas, the Andes, etc.), and in Antarctica, in Greenland and Northern Canada. Under…

There is no shortage of mountains in Norway. This country has a total of 291 peaks with a height of at least 2,000 meters above sea level. A number of mountains in the country have reached impressive heights, providing plenty of challenges for mountaineers. Do you want to know what the highest peaks in the country are? You read it in the top 10 highest mountains in Norway. 10. Sentraltind – 2,348 meters high This mountain is part of a mountain range called Hurrungane, which can be found in the middle of Norway. This can be deduced from the name…