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Get to Know New Zealand's Hugely Popular, Thrillingly Blue Mushroom
It is a key part of local culture, and looks like it was colored with a crayon.
weather
Meet 'Firebows,' the Flat, Rainbow-Like Stacks That Appear in Sunny Skies
But whatever you do, don’t call them rainbows.
farms
Why Are Almond Growers Uprooting Their Orchards?
The double whammy of drought and water regulations has led some farmers to sacrifice thirsty crops—with visually striking consequences.
floods
Spiders Covered Australian Shores With a Massive, Gossamer Blanket
The ghostly sight tells a story of escape, survival, and a post-flood feast.
science
What in the World Is Sea Snot?
And why is it fouling the coast around Istanbul?
science
Argentine Beaches Are Sometimes Speckled With Giant, Pearly Orbs
And that's bad news for the snails that produced them.
lakes
Lovely 'Lake Stars' Shine in Winter's Chill
In search of otherworldly sights? Just find the right icy pond.
science
The South Carolina Forest That Looks Like Melted Ice Cream
When conditions are right, the waters of Congaree National Park can look like bright scoops pooling on a sidewalk.
lakes
The 'Icing' on These Lakeside Homes Is Actual Ice
Wind and waves sprayed freezing water from Lake Erie onto the houses of Hoover Beach.
antarctic
Antarctica's Pretty Pink Snow Is Brought to You By Algae and Penguin Poop
“One animal’s waste is another animal’s banquet.”
beach
The Secret Life of 'Sea Pork,' The Organ-Like Blobs on Your Beach
Contains no actual pork.
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