This Facebook Group Shares Strange Things About The World, And Here Are 50 Of The Best Pics
Interview With ExpertThe world around us is a fascinating place. However, many of us are too busy to notice a lot of interesting and peculiar details. If we were to get into the habit of slowing down and taking a look around, we might enjoy our day-to-day lives far more.
That’s where the popular ‘Stranger Things in Stunning World’ Facebook group comes in. The members of this online community share some of the most impressive things that they’ve come across, from wholesome images and acts of kindness to strange events that might change your perspective.
Bored Panda got in touch with Jodi Wellman, MAPP, who shed some light on why we rush so much in life and what we can do to be more present and notice our surroundings more. Wellman is a speaker, author, and leadership coach, as well as the founder of the ‘Four Thousand Mondays’ project. You’ll find the thoughts she shared with us below.
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My Brother Made These Two Quilts, And He Is Ashamed Of Being A Seamstress, So I Thought It Would Be Interesting To Post Here In The Group So That He Feels More Motivated To Continue, Because He Has A Lot Of Talent, And I Don't Want Him To Stop
He's a 'seamster' not a 'seamstress.' (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seamster)
He's a "seamster," not a "seamstress." (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seamster)
According to Wellman, people value productivity and efficiency. This “contributes to the ‘go go go-ness’ of our days,” she told Bored Panda via email.
“But I think many of us are caught up in what’s known as an existential vacuum, which is characterized by a nagging sense of meaninglessness in life. When we’re feeling unfulfilled in life, we get pretty savvy at filling the void with manufactured busy work,” the founder of the ‘Four Thousand Mondays’ project said.
Brazilian Priest Juan Pablo Takes Abandoned Dogs Off The Streets, And Feeds And Bathes Them. Then He Introduces A Dog To Each Mass And To Find Each One A Home. Dozens Of Stray Dogs Have Families Because Of This Man. We Hope This Idea Catches On. God Bless You Father
I don't know why is name is "translated " to spanish. His real name is João Paulo. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.paisefilhos.com.br/familia/padre-leva-animais-abandonados-na-missa-para-promover-adocoes-e-video-emociona/amp/
Just came here to check if someone has posted the correct news...
Load More Replies...THIS is what “Gods work” looks like. It is about helping, not hurting; uplifting, not oppressing; making personal commitment to creating a better life for others, not using your privilege and power to create suffering.
Don't Know Why This Hasn't Received More Publicity, But This Fifty-Foot Sculpture Was Unveiled Recently In South Dakota. It's Called 'Dignity' And Was Done By Artist Dale Lamphere To Honor The Women Of The Sioux Nation
Full title: Dignity of Earth and Sky", Dale Claude Lamphere. Erected in 2016 at a rest stop outside Chamberlain, South Dakota.
An eight-pointed star! I love the details that make up the stars and the seams on the dress and boots.
HOLY HECK OMG IVE SEEN THIS IN PERSON!!!! I HAVE PHOTOS IN FRONT OF IT!! It was super rainy and gross the day we saw it but it was still absolutely stunning. I’m amazed that there’s a thing on here I’ve actually seen!
It isn't getting publicity because it's about native Americans, and America tries very hard to pretend that they don't exist so that they don't have to feel bad about exterminating so many of them, and discriminating against the rest
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Load More Replies...Nice statue... Im pretty sure the Sioux nation would prefer reparations instead though
What till you find out about the Crazyhorse memorial....
Load More Replies...I had the privilege of meeting the chief/ spiritual leader of the Lakota tribe. Chief Looking Horse is a very kind and wise man. I smoked out of their peace pipe. It was so old sitting bull probably smoked out of it. White Buffalo woman came down from heaven and gifted it to the people.
“We might want to be suspicious of the purpose task-rushing is serving for us and start connecting to a deeper sense of meaning and purpose in life.”
Wellman noted that, from her perspective, remembering that we’re all going to die can help us be more present in the here and now.
“We are temporary, finite, ‘limited time only!’ This ancient practice known as memento mori works because it’s only when we contemplate our mortality that we snap to attention and realize all we have in this momentary existence is This Moment,” she explained to Bored Panda.
“I want everyone to count their Mondays; we get about 4,000 on average, and tuning into however many we have left can open our eyes up to what matters, what’s special right here and right now.”
This Crow Broke Her Beak 8 Years Ago In A Collision With A Car. He Has Patiently Fed Her And Loved Her Since. They Have Babies Every Year And She Is An Affectionate Mother, And The Entire Flock Protect Her. Living Proof That Compassion Is Not Limited To Humans
Call me crazy, and I don't care, but I had a back and forth "conversation" with two crows in my yard for about 5 minutes. They noticed me and would "caw" at me. I made the noise back and they responded. This went back and forth for a good 5 minutes and I thought it was amazing. 😂 I give them good bird seed and scraps of food they like.
You’re not crazy :) My grandpa also talks to crows, and feeds them bread every other day. It’s quite cool to watch, because he’s developed a bond with them…
Load More Replies...I'm fact, compassion is much more common in other animals, no creature has anywhere near the capacity for hate that we do
Rats were seen in an experiment to show empathy. They were shown to help another rat that was trapped even if it was a rat unknown to them. They shared treats with the released rats when they could have kept the treats to themselves. https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/rats-show-empathy-too
Load More Replies...If I remember the story correctly, it was actually the male crow with the broken beak. His name was George, hers was Mabel. George past away in 2017. Mabel eventually found a new mate. It appears that Mabel most likely passed away as well in 2023. See this site for more on them both: https://urbannature.blog/2020/02/12/george-and-mabel-a-love-story/
With how humans treat their handicapped I don't think a lot have compassion.
One on one the majority of people are kind. (I'm in a chair) is there a tinge of pity? Absolutely. It's people en masse enacting harmful policies that is the problem.
Load More Replies...Animals are very aware of life and death. I had a horse, years ago, that was standing still in a field for far too long (horse owners will know what I'm talking about). I went out to check him, pushed on his hip to move him, no go. Pushed his shoulder, still not moving. I looked down under his belly in the long grass and saw a tiny kitten there. Got the kitty and he moved off happily. But he simply refused to move knowing he might hurt kitty. He was a kind companion.
Easton's Mom Told Him He Could Adopt A New Pet. He Had The Choice Between A Puppy Dog Or A Cat. He Chose To Adopt Tiny, A 10-Year-Old Cat Who Had Just Lost His Home. Of All The Animals, He Chose To Adopt An Overweight, Old, Shy Cat. Love Is Blind, As It Should Be. On The Ride Home, Tiny Got Out Of His Cage And Cuddled In With His New Owner And Has Been Stuck To Him Ever Since. Great Job Easton, Tiny Is One Lucky Cat!
I have adopted older shelter pets in the past, and I will continue to do so in the future. Everyone goes for the babies, but older pets have so much to offer. They have usually passed all the chewing/ scratching, bad behavior phases that comes with babies, and they have so much good and love to give. 🥰
I love this. He looks exactly like a cat I adopted from a shelter after his owner had to go into a nursing home. His name was Lucky, and he was the best cat I had. I could tell he used live with an older person because he was so calm and just wanted to sit on my lap all day.
I love the fact that your son is so happy. We weren't allowed to have pets.
He chose the least adoptable animal in the shelter instead of the most beautiful one. Such is such a compassionate kid!
94 Year Old Agnes Kasparkova Turns Her Small Village Into An Art Gallery In The Czech Republic
Anežka (Agnes) unfortunately died back in 2018, aged 90. Ornaments she painted are traditional for south Moravia region, where she lived. Her niece continue family tradition.
I appreciate and am glad that the tradition lives on through the family.
Load More Replies...Stunning work, how she’s managed to repeat the pattern exactly either side of the window is beautiful
Me neither, but I am sure we both have other talents!
Load More Replies...The members of the ‘Stranger Things in Stunning World’ community are extremely active, so there’s a constant feed of new posts for members to look through.
The Facebook group was first created back in early November 2021. Over the next two and half years, it grew to nearly 113k members in size. The team running the group is very social and encourages everyone to invite their friends to join them to “feel the difference.” They see the community as a sort of way to make the world a better place by sharing positive and interesting content.
Our Cow Bertha Wasn't Feeling Good So Last Night, My Son Went Outside To Spend Time With Her. I Woke Up This Morning And Found This
This is a great picture and kindness on the son part, also I seen this one before.
I was gonna say this makes me miss my 4-H cow so much! Betty, it’s been too long for you to still be alive now, but I hope you had a great life and I enjoyed caring for you a lot!
Load More Replies...My 84-Year-Old Grandmother Apologized For Having To Wear Her Nightgown In Front Of Us. I Said It Was No Problem And That It Actually Looked Very Comfortable, So She Immediately Offered One To Me. It's Not Like I Could Have Rejected This Generous Gift
What a wonderful grandson! He looks good in it, too.
Well, he has a wonderful Grandma! She taught him affection doesn't need to be shy!
Load More Replies...Spoiler alert: They are super comfy and men are stupid for having given them up.
When I learned sewing, this was the first thing I made
Load More Replies...I am sitting in my mother-in-law and father-in-laws living room tonight having just come from the dual memorial service for both of my husbands grandparents today. Thanks to my husband, I got to have grandparents again for twelve wonderful years. Grandparents are a treasure. If you're still lucky enough to have a grandma or grandpa, call them today and tell them you love them.
Load More Replies...Every Year This Mama Duck Brings Her Babies To My House And I Help Her Take Care Of Them. This Morning I Opened My Door To 13 New Peeping Fluff Balls
I'm sorry but this proves ducks are sapient. She can remember going there, she knows she gets taken care of, and so she plans ahead to go there every year. Planning ahead is a sign of sapience and not just sentience.
Looks like a Muscovy duck - a domestic breed, makes sense that it goes to humans.
Telling ourselves to slow down to appreciate life more is easier said than done. However, if we make the change, we potentially avoid a lot of stress. Physician Susan Biali Haas, M.D., has a range of strategies for people to try to help them stop rushing so much and slow down. She notes that the first step is becoming aware that you’re in the habit of rushing in the first place.
“When you catch yourself doing it, ask yourself if it’s really necessary. Are the extra seconds or minutes that you might gain really worth all the tension and stress?” the physician writes on Psychology Today that, most often, it’s not worth rushing about everywhere. The next step is to slow down your pace consciously.
An 85 Year Old Lady Is Feeding A Squirrel In New York's Washington Square Park With A Puppet She Created
Here’s the story: https://youtu.be/38CPg9OS510?si=FhBdfYgnIF1V2VzO
Load More Replies...I see this photo every now and again and it never fails to make me smile.
Such attention to detail: even the puppet has a little white purse hanging from her arm.
The Expert Chainsaw Cutter Jeffrey Michael Samudosky Used Part Of A Dead Sequoia To Create His Incredible Octopus' Sculpture. Wow!
Reminded of something Michelangelo was reported to have said when faced with a new piece of marble. Paraphrased, The figure is already there. I just remove the excess.
That us super amazing. Just glad he created some th8 g out of something thst probably took a thpusand pr more years to grow. Just wondering how many hours did it take to make.
I’m sorry , though the octopus is stunning ,I love the way the old tree looks , showing it’s life .
This Man Is Recycling Old Picnic Coolers Into Shelters For Stray Cats For Winter!
I saw this done somewhere else. They got everything but cats, mostly opossum and raccoons
The expert suggests taking a few deep breaths, relaxing your shoulders, and then focusing on whatever you need or want to. The key here is that you’re putting yourself in a state of relaxation instead of constantly being on high alert. “Let go of any magical ideas about time that keep you rushing around, perpetually late, scrambling, and feeling off-kilter,” Dr. Biali Haas suggests.
“Let go of any magical ideas about time that keep you rushing around, perpetually late, scrambling, and feeling off-kilter,” Dr. Biali Haas suggests.
5-Week-Old Hunter Snoozing Alongside His 104-Year-Old Great-Great-Grandfather Charles
I was fortunate to get a picture of my son sleeping with my grandmother about three days before she passed away. I traced her that photo forever.
This is very special. I don't know anyone who ever met one of their great great grandparents. Most of us don't even know our great grandparents.
I had my children young, my grandmother was still alive when my granddaughter was born, we had a 5 generation picture done of all five females. Katie was lucky enough to get to meet her before she passed away. Actually all three of my granddaughters got to meet her.
Load More Replies...This Dear Little Street Dog Is Taking Care Of Abandoned Kittens...she Has Nothing Material To Give But Gives The Greatest Gift To Bestow On Any Being...unconditional Love, Bless Her Giving Tender Soul
Sooner or later she'll have to tell her puppies they're adopted.
If they live; don't always. Had a herding dog once that was so frantic to be a mother- she killed one of our barn cats, stole the litter and moved them to a den- proudly showing me her new family- and that she was producing milk! They didn't make it though...
Load More Replies...I so hope they were rescued from living on the streets
Load More Replies...I have heard of dogs that have grown up among cats and use scratching posts and sleep on cupboards, but vice versa!?!? Will the kittens start to bark for the very first time or maybe they'll lift a leg when peeing? 🤔 🤷🏽
I'd take the photo, then scoop them all up and take them home with me. 🥰
A Deer Walked Into A Store In Colorado. The Shop Owner Gave Her Some Cookies. After Leaving The Store, She Returned After Half An Hour With Her Entire Family
Something that saps your energy and attention is multi-tasking. Research shows that it doesn’t really work like you hope it does, and it only scatters your focus and leaves you exhausted. Whenever you can, try to focus on a single task at a time. Fully immerse yourself in it, and then move on to the next one. If you’re doing a bit of everything, you’re only unnecessarily stretching yourself thin.
French Designers Invented These Raised Gardens That Make Gardening Accessible For Seniors And People In Wheelchairs!
Many stroke patients want to garden too. This would be great.
I might actually garden if I had these! So many things are just not w chair accessible. I know for sure that even one of these would be loved my my disabled mom.
Load More Replies...My husband tried his hands at this and a few years back they all collapsed. They rot but he thinks that was his fault. Doesn't matter, we had mostly herbs in that one and it was fun.
Get pressure treated wood. You could also line the inside with plastic.
Load More Replies...We have some raised gardens around here but they don't have that accommodation for a wheelchair. That is a great design.
Captain Suzy Garrett And Her First-Officer Daughter, Donna, Are The First Mother-Daughter Pair In History To Pilot A Commercial Skywest Airlines Flight Together
-Okay, Donna, land the plane. -No, I don't wanna! -Land the plane, the airport is coming up. I'll do it later before dad comes home. -Donna, I'm gonna count to three. -Don't wanna. -One, two...two and a half...
I think this is so cool, and they must both be so proud. I always wanted to be a pilot for my dad, but it didn't work out. I got busy with life and family, and he died much younger than anyone knew. He had a private pilot's license, and my childhood was filled with wonderful memories of flying with dad. The man loved planes like no other. He would go to airports just to watch airplanes take off and land. He attended every air show he could. He had more pictures of airplanes than he did his kids, but we knew we were loved. 😂
I was around 5 yo or so and actually flew with the very first woman pilot on a small plane from Albany to Buffalo. She wound up on "What's my Line" TV show later in the 60's
Oh! Back when we had to go outside and board planes via stairs. I recall very well.🙂
Load More Replies...A Swan Embracing A Vet Which Saved His Life. If This Is Not Beautiful, I Don't Know What Is
Dr. Biali Haas also urges people to focus on being present, wherever they might be and whatever they’re doing. For instance, if you’re speaking to someone, be fully engaged in the conversation. Don’t keep picking up your phone to check for emails or messages. Similarly, if you’re out for a walk, bring your attention to your surroundings instead of worrying about work and family problems.
In A Children’s Hospital Of Italy – Therapeutic Dogs Are Impatiently Waiting To See Their Respective Children
My second born son had to be hospitalized for a few months as a child and they brought therapy dogs in. I thought it was amazing. Not only do the kids love it, it brightens the spirit of the whole place. The staff gets happier. The parents smile, sometimes for the first time in a long time.
The Owner Of This Car Is From Denmark. He Didn't Start His Car For A Month Until This Dove Hatched Its Eggs. He Said: "As Long As She Chose My Car To Build Her Nest, I'll Match Her Spirit."
I did this with my front door. A bird decided to nest in a wreath I had on my front door, so I didn't use my front door for a couple of months. When they were gone, the smell was awful, and the wreath had to be thrown out, and the whole door scrubbed, but at least the birds made it. I wasn't going to bother them.
Seeing that his car is parked in a large parking lot, it is so nice to know that nobody else moved the nest from his car either. 💛
That's quite a good nest for a mourning dove. They're usually quite haphazard.
reminds me of the pigeon at work who made a nest in front of a closed garage...is there a darwin reward for birds?
Load More Replies...I tell you what, pigeons and doves make dreadful nests. Fair play to that man for recognising it as a nest & not just a load of straw.
He Is Homeless Man But Everyday He Hands Out Flowers Left Over From The Markets Just To Make People Happy And Smile
I'd unfortunately be wary... The Roma in Europe usually use this as a trick, they hand you a rose then chase you for money and refuse to take the rose back because you "bought" it but insist on money. They might even pickpocket you. Many a kind gesture has been ruined by greedy evil little people. I must add, I'm not generalizing Roma, I know quite a number of decent ones but there are bad apples among all of us
I cannot trust people who dislike the homeless, they're just innocent, sweet people who are down on their luck
I wouldn't generalise that way about the homeless. A lot of mental illnesses, addictions or plain bad luck can land you on the streets, but calling them all innocent and sweet seems delusional.
Load More Replies...but...do people appreciate his kindness and the sweetness of his gesture?
Read the Caption. It says they are left overs from the market!
Load More Replies...In the meantime, it’s up to us to be on the lookout for opportunities to help others and be kind and generous. As we’ve recently written on Bored Panda, it’s through consistent action, not just our words, that we can spread kindness. Not only that, but we should all strive to lead by example. It’s one thing to tell someone they should be kinder. It’s another to embody our own values and inspire others with our actions.
Donkey Nannies In Italy. Each Year In Italy, Grazing Animals Are Moved From High Pastures Down To The Plains. Newborn Lambs Are Unable To Make This Journey On Their Own. Instead, They Ride In The Pouches Of A Specially Made Saddle On The Back Of A Donkey Or A Mule Nanny. They Are Taken Down At Rest Stops And Returned To Their Mothers For A Bite To Eat And A Bit Of Nuzzling
The Akhal-Teke Is Probably The Most Beautiful Horse Breed In Existence. Apart From Their Breathtaking Metallic Sheen (Lending Them Their Nickname "The Golden Horse"), They Are Also Known For Their Speed And Intelligence. There Are About 6,600 Of Them On Earth. Dna Research Found The Akhal-Teke To Be One Of The Oldest Horse Breeds Alive Today
These horses are now so inbred that it is questionable as to whether it is ethical to breed them at all. In my opinion, the stud books should be opened up, meaning that horses from other breeds would be allowed to be introduced to the bloodline to increase the genetic diversity. Otherwise it is onky a matter of a few generations before these disappear completely.
I was suspicious of that as soon as I saw the picture. Something like that would have to be heavily selected for, much like extreme miniature breeds (of any species). Leading to inbreeding and and potentially some nasty recessive mutations showing up.
Load More Replies...Thought to be one of the foundational breeds that were used to create the Arabian horse. Along with the Caspian.
Imagine Walking Through A Museum And Discovering A 100-Year-Old Painting Of Yourself From Another Life
Wow that's actually freaky. Some pertained resemblances aren't all that but this one is in a league of its own.
There is an app called Art Selfie from google that allow you to find paintings and art that looks similar you. https://artsandculture.google.com/camera/selfie
I’m worried it might match me to “The Ugly Duchess” by Matsys :(
Load More Replies...Being kind and compassionate doesn’t mean that we have to move metaphorical mountains. If you’re not used to being altruistic, you should focus on tiny acts of kindness, instead of trying to do something that’s overwhelming and exhausting. For instance, smiling at someone, saying ‘hello,’ thanking them, and helping them with their luggage are all ways that you can spread kindness. If you’re ever in doubt, you can simply walk up to someone who seems to be struggling and gently ask them if they’d like a hand.
This Farmer Had A Calf Born In A Snow Storm And Had To Raise Its Body Temperature
Someone downvoted your smiley face for some insane reason, so I upvoted it and now everything is again right with the universe.
Load More Replies...lol! Boy he'd better have a lot of towels ready when it's time to get out!!
easier with lambs; I just put them inside my jacket- my profile pic isn't borrowed-
Load More Replies...All School Cafeterias Should Do This!! “Students Who Buy Lunches May Place Unwanted And Unopened Food On This Ice Tray. If Other Students Are Still Hungry After They Finish Their Own Lunches, They May Choose One Item From The Share Bin. This Simple Process Reduces Waste And Makes Tummies Full.”
We do. To-good-to-go, almost-over-date-but-safe-to-eat corners in supermarkets and many more options to prevent waste.
Load More Replies...I love my daughters middle school, every morning they set out trays of toast with jam or peanut butter and cartons of milk and anyone can take them
My mum volunteers at a 'breakfast club' at a local primary school (Australia) where they serve cereal, toast, milo/hot chocolate and fruit cups. They aren't sure how much longer they can run it though, as one of the two grant they get every year is not going to be renewed, something about only being eligible for 4 years or something.
Load More Replies...I think the schools in Sweden should keep doing what they do and give the kids free lunches, but that's just me.
Not just free, they are healthy also. The weekly menu is planned in a way so the nutrients and vitamins required for growing child are fullfilled.
Load More Replies...We started doing this at the school I worked at because we, the aides, were so sick of watching things get thrown in the trash completely untouched. It was also awesome to see how many kids would ask or the fruit or vegetables the other kids didn't want.
Incredible Shot
This is definitely in Arches National Park, Utah, and I believe it's the North Window arch. This entire area is worth a visit - amazing!
It does! Likely because of how red the rock is. This was probably taken when the sun was low on the horizon, giving the redrock that glow.
Load More Replies...At the same time, we cannot forget to look after ourselves. We can and should be kind and generous, but we ought to prioritize our welfare first. When we’re full of energy, we’re in the best possible position to help others. That means looking after your physical and mental health by getting enough exercise and sleep, eating well, drinking plenty of water, having an active and positive social life, and finding meaning in your work.
This Beauty Is A Sorrel Peacock Leopard Appaloosa, Owned By Gws Appaloosas. His Ancestors Were Owned By Nez Perce Indians
This is "halo" spotting. For those who saw the Akhal Teke horse on this list, you might like to know that the Nez Perce tribe (who developed the Appaloosa in North America) voted to crossbreed Akhal Tekes with their Appaloosas. https://www.appaloosamuseum.org/the-nez-perce-horse/
I've only ever seen a handful of these guys, just a stunning coat. We had a standard Leopard Appaloosa on the last ranch we were on. I rehabbed racehorses for a fellow when I was 16 so I've been on a good number of actual racehorses. That being said, that little Leopard App was the fastest horse I've EVER been on. Hands down. No contest. Mariachi was a jet!
I had an App named Hobo, he was big and fast. He would only let papaw, mom, or me ride him. When you let him have his head he could fly and loved running.
Load More Replies...The Mud Maid Is A Living Sculpture By Sue Hill At The Lost Gardens Of Heligan, Cornwall, UK. Depending On The Season, The Mud Maid’s ‘Hair’ And ‘Clothes’ Change When The Seasonal Plants And Moss Grow Over The Sculpture
Cornwall is an amazing place. If anyone not from the UK is planning on visiting, go to Cornwall. It's unlike anywhere else in England and I have to say, my favourite place. Loads of artists down there. Narrow roads and amazing coves and beaches to be discovered. Have a Cornish pasty, maybe at the Lizard (Lizard Point, the most southerly point in Britain). It all very rural and chilled but if you want a bit more action then go to Newquay on the north coast or Helston for the kids who want a theme park (don't expect Disneyland though!) And if you find bad weather one day then switch to the other coast, north or south, you can sometimes get better weather when you do that.
There's the Eden Project (Google it!), and the National Aquarium in Plymouth is also amazing (both suitable for rainy days). St Ives is where all the artists go for its special light, so very arty town, but also absolutely gorgeous sandy beaches.
Load More Replies...I'd like to be around in 2000 years from now, just to see the faces of those who dig this up, after it's buried. Even though impossible, still interesting.
Mother nature sleeping. Wait until she wakes up and seen what humans have done to her planet. I thinks sometimes she does wakes up though.
Looks like shes smiling in spring sad in winter. Hauntingly beautiful.
Here Is 100 Year Old Rhododendron And The Woman Who Planted It
Well, unfortunately, that is not who planted this amazing Rhododendron. It's almost 130 years old and was planted by some old Victorian explorer. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4391750/Rhododendron-planted-120-years-ago-Britain-s-biggest.html
Rhododendrons have become a terrible blight in some parts of Britain. They are invasive and outcompete native species because they produce a toxin that spreads from the roots into the soil and kills any competitors. Hundreds of volunteers spend thousands of hours every year removing these plants in an attempt to restore our ancient landscapes.
Load More Replies...not buying this one, she would have had to plant it while in utero....
There's a gigantic one in my yard too that has to be at least 70 yrs old, if not older.
Which of the pics in this list, as shared by the members of the ‘Stranger Things in Stunning World’ Facebook group, resonated the most with you, dear Pandas? What do you do to slow down so you can notice what’s going on around you? Do you go out of your way to be kind to others? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments.
This Sculpture Of A Loving Pair Of Life-Sized Lions Was Created Entirely Out Of Cardboard With The Exception Of A Bit Of Wood In The Base For Stability
That is so beautiful! I will say that man should be prepared for offers to create more!
People have such talent. Hopefully some day I can have a similar talent.
Sleeping With Your Best Buddies – What Could Go Wrong? Jim Kowalczik, The Founder Of This Bear Orphanage, Takes Care Of The Rescued Bears Day By Day. He Feeds Them, Bathes Them, Plays With Them, And Sometimes They Even Take A Nap Together, As You Can See
I've heard of sleeping with the fishes, but not the bears.
Pandas, please zoom in and tell me that Jim Kowalczik doesn't look 100% like John Candy...spoiler alert...you can't! 🙋🏽
Turtle, Waking Up From Hibernation
I now am beginning to see why ancient people thought a turtle carried the world
You wouldn't be either after waking up from a months long hibernation with a small planet of mud on your back! LOL
Load More Replies...I seen this a long time ago here on BP. There was a explanation about how the Native Americans legends of the earth being bought into existence and carried on the shell of a turtle originated from.
Yup. This is true of some tribes. Not all of us though
Load More Replies...He looks like me every time I wake up. The facial expression is just--- *chef's kiss*
Ice Hummingbird Created By Nature
A Newborn Turtle Touches The Sea For The First Time
Amazing
Based on what? Looks like any typical forested area. Maybe if half dome or Yosemite falls was in the background.
Load More Replies...There are some trees that need to be on fire to pollinate.
Load More Replies...This is the perfect photo to explain why a person should never take shelter under a tree during a thunderstorm.
This Guy Holding An Umbrella Over A Soldier Standing By The Seat And Plaque Dedicated To The 92,000+ Unaccounted For American Soldiers Since Wwi
For the 10 millionth time, that is a JROTC (high school student) cadet. This has been circulated for years and people fall for it every time.
I thought so. US Marine uniform doesn't have a patch on the shoulder only stripes if an enlisted Marine, if an officer no stripes.
Load More Replies...Sorry to be this guy but....marine: a soldier who is trained especially for military operations on land that begin from the sea.
Load More Replies...Ice Tree In Canada
I live in Canada, and have never seen this before. Beautiful though.
Bowerbirds Create Elaborate Structures To Attract Potential Mates By Placing Different Bright Objects They Collect In And Around A Bower, Spending Many Hours Meticulously Arranging The Collection
Sad that it's decorated with plastic, we as humans really need to get our act together to stop the damage we are doing to the world's fragile ecosystems.
Tiday I learned that our plastic recycling factories in the Netherlands will most likely need to shut down. The idea was, to reduce plastic waste, to return it to its granulate form and use it for making new bottles etc. The technique works well after years of research. Unfortunately the US and China sell new plastic for a fraction of the price of recycled one. This will increase plastic waste and create huge waste deposit problems.
Load More Replies...It’s embarrassing for 2 reasons. One, it has so much plastic. Two, a freaking bird is more organized than me.
About 20 years ago in our former home, we were blessed to find a Satin Bower bird had built his bower at the end of our yard. Amazing and beautiful to see.
These birds have a higher IQ than a lot of humans. Don't underestimate wildlife.
And then other bowerbirds come and nick their stuff and put it on their home instead.... circle of life.
You Pull Into The Driveway And See This…
This is exactly what happens on my property, no joke! Starting out as tiny fawns, does will drop their babies off in one of the yards for at least half a day and go forage. There's a lot of trees and bushes so the babies stay shaded from the sun and the eagles (both the raptors and the band). As they get older, they still like to visit our house because they know they can graze and be left alone. I started naming them: I have The Twins, Smoochy, and Mange-o.
Fun Fact: Pufferfish Release A Toxin When They Puff Out That Is Meant To Impair The Attacker, So They Can Safely Escape. Ironically, This Doesn’t Work On Dolphins In The Same Way.. It Actually Gets Them High. So They Purposely Inflate Them And Pass Them Around To Their Dolphin Friends For Fun
This is not a scientific fact. There was a piece of footage used in a BBC documentary that showed this behaviour, and this explanation was the one given for some reason. Scientists believe that is exceedingly unlikely that this is correct, and that the young male dolphins were just mucking about with something they found interesting.
We Had A Surprise This Morning When We Assisted One Of Our Pure Lleyn Ewes Give Birth - We Were Expecting 5 Lambs (Not Overly Uncommon For Our Flock) But She Was Actually Carrying 7, A Septuplet! A First For Us Anyway!
I have... questions. Five is common? How do the ewes cope? They don't have the udder capacity - even triplets usually have to be split up and fostered onto a mother with a stillborn lamb
The Lleyn ewe is said to produce "200% lambs" - whatever that means - but you're correct -sheep usually only have two teats. So if an ewe gives birth to five, or god forbid seven lambs, there's not even going to be enough milk production for those lambs, even if the shepherd managed the lambs/swapped them in and out to nurse. Of course all the extra lambs can be bottle-fed, but if five lambs are COMMON in a flock, the amount of work (and supplied milk) that the flock owners would have to put in to nurse ALL those extra lambs seems like it might not be worth the effort?
Load More Replies...Breeding an animal meant for 1 to 2 offspring into a reproduction machine is animal abuse, not a feel-good story.
4 Types Of Tigers In The Same Photo: Golden Tiger, Snow White Tiger, Bengal Tiger And White Tiger
This is not a cute photo. It was obviously taken somewhere like a tiger farm. There are more captive tigers in the USA than there are tigers left in the wild.
It could also be in a sanctuary. There are rescue groups who step in when idiots who buy tigers can't cope with them.
Load More Replies...We have a big cat sanctuary about 2 hours from my home. The care the people give the animals there is truly amazing.
The Sumela Monastery In Turkey!
People nowadays with modern technology can't even fix pot holes in roads but these people centuries ago managed to do this!!
I'm noping right along with you.
Load More Replies...Dedicated by the Greeks of Pontos to Holly Mary, "Sou Melá" derives its name from their dialect, meaning "in to Melá," named after the cliff. Once a thriving Greek monastery, it fell victim to the Pontiac-Greek Genocide of Minor Asia by the Turks in 1922. Today, it stands as a UNESCO heritage site.
A Chimpanzee Who Suffers From Alopecia Shows How Muscular These Primates Actually Are Underneath Their Usual Coat Of Hair
Chimps are incredibly violent, territorial and brutal in the wild... They have an image as placid peaceful creatures but if provoked they will eat your face off... It literally happened to some lady who's friend had one as a pet and it became startled...
Lower ranking chimps will often have large areas of hair missing, this is because they allow themselves to be groomed by other, higher ranking chimps. Grooming is a social activity and it increases the bond between the troop.
I find it interesting how much shorter the length of the arm is between the shoulder and elbow than a humans. I've never noticed it when there is fur present!
"Giant African Land Snails" Are The Largest Living Snail Species In The World
I found one back in the 80's in a box of oranges from Johannesburg. Was the length of my 6 year old forearm.
Nature Is Truly Amazing! These Are Banyan Tree Roots In Hong Kong
Agreed! Us pandas should know better than to be so derivative. (evil wink)
Load More Replies...Here is another one I seen here on BP before. There are quite a few on this post that I already seen. A few multiple times. If this sounds like I am complaining, I apologize.
The Oldest House In France. It's Found In Aveyron, It's 700 Years Old, It Was Built In The 13th Century And Belonged To A Jeanne. The Ground Floor Is A Little Smaller Than The Upstairs Because In Those Times You Only Paid Taxes On Occupied Land, So Everyone Built Like This, ′′ Cheating "! The House Tells Us Jeanne Was Relatively Rich, Because She's Built From Stone. It's Currently Under Restoration
The house after restoration.
https://www.neozone.org/societe/la-maison-de-jeanne-la-plus-vieille-maison-de-france-est-situee-en-aveyron/ plus-vieil...ccf066.jpg
And lately in the US, they build houses so shoddy they won't last a decade.
this ‘renowation’ looks barbaric! horrible, what a waste of beautiful old building. it had so much charm and character before looked authentic. now its just bleh :( would be illegal in many countries too. its like owning an retro bugatti and restore it to look like fiat punto
To me it doesn’t sound very old , in the uk we have houses, churches and universities much older
Identical Twin Brothers Josh And Jeremy Married Identical Twin Sisters Brittany And Briana. Both Couples Gave Birth To Male Babies At The Same Time. Although Technically They Are Cousins, Children Are Genetically Brothers. It Gets Weirder: Both Families Live Together In The Same House
imagine having to check which one's your baby, husband, or wife every day
That's easy for people who live together. I know who's in the room just by the way they walk. But proving you're not the father of the kid would be harder.
Load More Replies...Funny, I would have expected the babies to look similar, but they look entirely different from one another. I wonder just how different as they grow.
Do the they ever get 'confused' about who goes with who? Mistakes could happen.
The Size Of A Grizzly Bear Paw
Edited comment coz I posted then fact checked, naughty Wonder. No, the original post is by a hunter.
Load More Replies...Exactly. Why is there a need to hunt them? And please nobody tell me it is for population control. A true test would be a hand to paw duel.
Load More Replies...A cowardly man shot a beautiful animal dead for kicks, and BP's sharing one of his trophy photos. If he shot dogs or cats, would you picture him with their bodies too?
People who hunt for sport should be put in the hunger games but make sure there is no winner and put in more traps
Could have done without the dead bear. People who kill for sport are sick in the head. Perhaps being able to kill animals keeps them from killing people.
I have no problem with well-managed hunting for sustenance where every part of the animal is used, nothing wasted. I have a HUGE problem with trophy hunters though.
Load More Replies...I counted at least 15 different pictures here on this PB list that I seen before. Maybe a few more. Most of you BP that looked at this post never seen these ones before. Sorry if I am sounding like I am complaining. They still are all wonderful.
Could have done without the dead bear. People who kill for sport are sick in the head. Perhaps being able to kill animals keeps them from killing people.
I have no problem with well-managed hunting for sustenance where every part of the animal is used, nothing wasted. I have a HUGE problem with trophy hunters though.
Load More Replies...I counted at least 15 different pictures here on this PB list that I seen before. Maybe a few more. Most of you BP that looked at this post never seen these ones before. Sorry if I am sounding like I am complaining. They still are all wonderful.
