Saturday, 11 May 2013

1,400 Years Old "Angel Oak Tree"

Angel Oak is a live oak tree that is located in Angel Oak Road in Johns Island, South Carolina. Angel Oak is significant because it is believed to be close to 1,400 years old, the tree is categorized as one of the oldest living tree in the world. Angel Oak is 65 feet tall and has a circumference of 25.5 feet. Angel Oak covers roughly 17,100 square feet. The largest limb of the tree is 89 feet long and has a circumference of 11.25 feet.

World Map made of 3,000 coins

World Map made of 3,000 coins by Swedish design studio Bedow to visualize economic markets. The map contains approximately 3,000 coins and every continent is built out of its countries currencies. 

The Tunnel of Love, Kleven, Ukraine

Not far from the Ukrainian regional center Rivne there is a town known as Klevan. The main attraction of it is one of the most romantic places in the world called “The Tunnel of Love”. During the warm months of the year the trees planted next to each other form a fairy green tunnel along one kilometer long section of the railway.
The tunnel is very popular among lovers who like to make a wish and kiss there. If the love is sincere, then the wish will come true. Stunningly beautiful place! There is a train track in Ukraine; made in a way so as to give a picture of tunnel covered and clouded by dense trees. People who ever visit this place said that this place is the best location in Ukraine.

Unusual Apple spotted by Ken Morrish

The chances of getting an apple like this are a million to one. It’s thought to be a random genetic mutation. The Apple was found in the orchard of a man named Ken Morrish, where he's grown apples for 45 years. The man was picking apples in his garden for a family member when he spotted the unusual apple.
The red side of the apple is said to taste sweeter than the green side does. The reason for this is thought to be that the red side has seen more sunshine during its growth. The discovery is extremely rare and intriguing. Mr. Morrish is getting constant requests from his neighbors to take pictures of the rare apple.

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