Man cannot discover new oceans unless he dares to lose sight of the shore. Andre Gide
The buildings rising before our eyes do not tell stories just with their appearance. Beyond the ordinary, there are also mysterious structures that make it impossible for us to discover what is going on inside. Under the title “The World’s Most Secret Places”, get ready to go on a journey into the depths of these …
Turkey is a favorite of world tourism with its unique nature, rich history and diverse climate. These lands in the lap of Anatolia, bearing the traces of many civilizations, contain many mysteries waiting to be discovered. One of these mysteries is the Rainbow Hills rising in Erzurum’s Oltu District. Eastern AnatoliaThese hills, warmly embraced by …
Located in the waters of the Caribbean, within Colombia, Santa Cruz del Islote is the most populous island in the world. On this small island, the size of only two football fields, a community of 1200 people lives in 97 houses. However, there is much more to the island than its size. Living on this …
In 2024, Google featured a Doodle on its homepage to celebrate February 29. Google reminds its users by changing its homepage on special days, this time it celebrated February 29th. Today, as the calendars show February 29, people started asking questions about the leap year. “What is a leap year?” The question also gained importance …
Our body is like a home that can host many living creatures inside and outside. We are generally knowledgeable about the creatures that live in our intestines. However, you will be quite surprised when you hear that various organisms live on our face and that we are with them throughout our lives. There are many …
In the mysterious world of coffins and pyramids, in the darkest corners of Ancient Egypt, in the city of the dead, a protector awaits: Jackal-Headed Anubis. In legends, this god who protects and guides souls on the verge of death wanders around like a dazzling ghost. Anubis‘s presence casts a distinct shadow over the first …
El Ojo means “the eye” in Spanish, and in keeping with its name, it is known as an island that resembles a giant eye when viewed from above. But this feature is not the only thing that makes the island interesting. El Ojo has very different characteristics in terms of its geographical structure. There is …
The Valley of the Queens is known as an important archaeological site in Ancient Egypt. In this valley, whose real name is “Wādī al Malekāt”, there are the tombs of the pharaohs’ wives and some royal women. This area, which has been used since the Ancient Kingdom period of Egypt, served as a busy cemetery, …
Afyonkarahisar stands out as a spa paradise known for its hot and healing waters. Afyonkarahisar, one of Turkey’s favorite places in terms of thermal tourism, also draws attention with its 5000-year-old history. The city’s rich cultural heritage and historical texture attracts many tourists every year. Afyonkarahisar is also famous for its local cuisine. The city …
Mount Shasta is a semi-active volcano rising in northern California, separated from other peaks and valleys by its massive 4,200-foot elevation. Although its last eruption dates back to 1250, some small eruptions and fires have occurred from the mountain in recent years. However, what makes Mount Shasta truly unique are the extraordinary claims and myths …
The Khashoggi Diamond is a unique diamond weighing 86 carats, exhibited in the Topkapi Palace Museum. This diamond is studded with 49 precious stones in a double row and is one of the most recognized diamonds worldwide. There is no definitive information about how and when the diamond entered the Ottoman treasury and why it …
Sahara Bush, one of the miracles of nature, symbolizes resurrection in dry and barren desert environments. ‘Resurrection Plant’, which has lived up to its name by waiting for a drop of water for a century, offers the miracle of life in the heat and dry lands of the desert. It mysteriously survives in the most …
Throughout human history, many searches have been carried out in search of lost treasures. These stories, dating from ancient times to the present day, trace undiscovered riches, mysterious cities and lost treasure hunters. However, some treasures resisted to protect their secrets and have still not been found. Here is a compilation of the 10 most …
Kopi Luwak, one of the rarest coffee varieties in the world, has become a phenomenon that attracts the attention of coffee enthusiasts with its extraordinary production process and unique taste. The feature of this rare coffee is that it is obtained by going through a fermentation process in the digestive system of civet cats living …
One of the largest flowers on Earth, the Corpse Flower, scientifically known as Titan Arum (Amorphophallus Titanum), is a fascinating work of nature with its magnificent sizes and unique features. This flower, which takes its name from the carrion smell it emits, attracts attention with its eye-catching size and extraordinary structure. The unique properties of …
Hacer-ul Esved is a black and shiny stone found on the wall of the Kaaba and considered sacred by Muslims. During the pilgrimage, pilgrims greet, touch or kiss this stone at each turn while circumambulating the Kaaba. However, this stone is not only a sacred object but also has a controversial history and origin. Some …
Following the landslide that occurred in the Çöpler Mine belonging to Anagold Madencilik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., operating in İliç district of Erzincan, it was reported that a group of workers remained underground in the area outside the mine. There are cyanide wastes in this region, allegedly belonging to Anagold Mining. Cyanide is a toxic …
Setenil de las Bodegas is home to a unique miracle of nature in a mysterious corner of Spain. In this city, people live as if hidden under a rock. A rich history dating back to the past and the secrets of life under the protective embrace of the rocks are waiting to be discovered in …
While astronomers’ meticulous research continues in the infinity of space, the formations discovered in distant celestial bodies are considered not only from the world’s perspective, but also as a part of Turkish culture. In addition to the names given from Earth to the formations discovered on the Moon, Mars and Venus, there are also 21 …
The magnificent 10,000-room complex of Abraj Kudai, the world’s largest hotel, is about to be completed in Mecca. The project, whose construction started in 2015 and was actually planned to be completed in 2017, had its opening postponed to 2020 due to the economic crisis at that time. Later, due to the global pandemic crisis, …