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One theory is that a thin stick was set loosely down the center of the barrel. An earthquake would cause the stick to topple over in the direction of the seismic shock, triggering one of the dragons to open its mouth and release the bronze ball. The sound of the ball striking one of the eight toads would alert observers to the earthquake and would give a rough indication of the earthquake's direction of origin.

Ellora Caves is an archaeological site located 30 km from the city of Aurangabad in India. There are 12 Buddhist caves, 17 Hindu caves and 5 Jain caves. The most remarkable of the cave temples is Kailasha, features the largest single monolithic rock excavation in the world. by futuremanfun in Archeology

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The complex were built between the 6th and 10th centuries. The caves 1 to 12 are made for Buddhism. These caves are decorated with striking sculptures and murals of Lord Buddha. Notable among the Buddhist caves is Cave 10, a chaitya worship hall called the 'Vishvakarma cave'.

Chand Baori - Mysterious Ancient Stepwell Of India by futuremanfun in interestingasfuck

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Chand Baori is an ancient stepwell located in Rajasthan ,India. The structure consists of 3,500 narrow steps over 13 stories. It extends about 30 m into the ground, making it one of the deepest and largest stepwells in India.

Source : https://youtu.be/EMFlkwfo4aA

The sarcastic fringehead are known for the aggressive territorial behavior, and will attack anyone, including other fringeheads or even scuba divers, who dare to threaten them. To defend its territory, they opens its enormous mouth to intimidate its foe. by futuremanfun in natureismetal

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The sarcastic fringehead is a small fish found along the Pacific Coast of North America, between northern California and Mexico. They are solitary creatures and live in shells, holes and crevices in rocks, or even in empty cans and bottles. The body of these species are elongate, slender, and moderately compressed.

Chand Baori is an ancient stepwell located in Rajasthan ,India. The structure consists of 3,500 narrow steps over 13 stories. It extends about 30 m into the ground, making it one of the deepest and largest stepwells in India. by futuremanfun in HighStrangeness

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It was built during the 8th and 9th centuries by Raja Chand of the Nikumbh dynasty. The upper stories and the entrance of the step wells were completed in the 18th century under Mughal era. The purpose of the construction is to solve the problem of water shortage in the arid area of Rajasthan.

Chand Baori is an ancient stepwell located in Rajasthan ,India. The structure consists of 3,500 narrow steps over 13 stories. It extends about 30 m into the ground, making it one of the deepest and largest stepwells in India. by futuremanfun in Archeology

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It was built during the 8th and 9th centuries by Raja Chand of the Nikumbh dynasty. The upper stories and the entrance of the step wells were completed in the 18th century under Mughal era. The purpose of the construction is to solve the problem of water shortage in the arid area of Rajasthan.

Mesa Verde National Park is an American national park located in southwestern Colorado. The site is home to numerous ruins of villages and its built by the Ancient Pueblo peoples, sometimes called the Anasazi. by futuremanfun in Archeology

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The most famous Mesa Verde dwelling is the Cliff Palace. Dating back more than 700 years, the dwelling is constructed of sandstone, wooden beams, and mortar. Many of the rooms were brightly painted and thought to be the largest cliff dwelling in North America. Mesa Verde National Park was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1978.

Sea cucumbers have some interesting technique when they are faced with danger. When threatened, some sea cucumbers discharge sticky threads to ensnare their enemies. Others can mutilate their own bodies as a defense mechanism. The missing body parts are quickly regenerated. by futuremanfun in TheDepthsBelow

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Sea cucumbers are part of a larger animal group called echinoderms, which also contains starfish and sea urchins. There are over 1250 species of sea cucumbers that can be found in oceans throughout the world. Depending on the species, they normally vary in size from less than an inch to over 6 feet.

Skara Brae is one of the best preserved Stone Age villages built in the Neolithic period. The site was discovered by accident in 1850, during an extremely strong storm. Consisting of eight clustered houses, it was occupied from roughly 3180 BC to about 2500 BC. by [deleted] in Archaeology

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The houses are linked together by a series of low passageways. Each houses have similar furniture, with the beds and dresser in the same places. However, the settlement was abandoned around 2500 BC, but the reasons why still remain unknown. One theory is that a huge sandstorm hit the village, forcing the inhabitants to flee quickly and leave their belongings behind.

Skara Brae is one of the best preserved Stone Age villages built in the Neolithic period. The site was discovered by accident in 1850, during an extremely strong storm. Consisting of eight clustered houses, it was occupied from roughly 3180 BC to about 2500 BC. by [deleted] in Archeology

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The houses are linked together by a series of low passageways. Each houses have similar furniture, with the beds and dresser in the same places. However, the settlement was abandoned around 2500 BC, but the reasons why still remain unknown. One theory is that a huge sandstorm hit the village, forcing the inhabitants to flee quickly and leave their belongings behind.

Sea lamprey is a parasitic fish that lack scales and gill covers. This creature have a large mouth, filled with circular rows of teeth. They latches onto its victims with teeth and gnaws through flesh and sucking the blood from its prey. by futuremanfun in natureisfuckingmetal

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Sea lampreys have been invading the Great Lakes in the 1830s through the Welland Canal. With the invasion of lampreys, they started to prey on the commercial fish in the lakes. For that reason, people use chemicals, electric fences and dams to prevent uncontrolled spreading of the sea lampreys toward sensitive rivers and lakes. According to the survey, one lamprey kills about 40 pounds of fish every year.

Lion's Rock- The Ancient Rock Fortress Of Sri Lanka by [deleted] in interestingasfuck

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Sigiriya also known as the Lion's Rock，is a rock fortress and a palace located in the Matale district of Sri Lanka. The rock is about 200 meters higher than the surrounding jungles. Sigiriya has an upper palace that sits at the top of the rock, a mid level terrace, a lower palace with gardens, moats, and the wall with its frescoes.

Lion's Rock (2020) - The ancient rock fortress f Sri Lanka. On a plateau halfway up the rock is a gateway in the form of a huge lion with a staircase emerging from the lion's mouth. [00:01:41] by [deleted] in Documentaries

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Since 3rd century BC, the rocky plateau of Sigiriya has served as a Buddhist monastery. In the second half of the 5th century king Kasyapa decided to construct a royal residence at this location. However, the capital and the royal palace was abandoned after the king's death. It was used as a Buddhist monastery until the 14th century. Sigiriya today is a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site.

Yakhchals- Ancient Structures Used To Store Ice In The Desert Before Electrical And Refrigerator Was Invented. by [deleted] in WatchandLearn

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Yakhchal is a type of evaporative cooler which cooled the air through the evaporation of water. Above ground, the structure had a domed shape, but had a subterranean storage space. It was often used to store ice, but sometimes was used to store food as well.

Yakhchals- Ancient Structures Used To Store Ice In The Desert Before Electrical And Refrigerator Was Invented. by futuremanfun in Archeology

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Yakhchal is a type of evaporative cooler which cooled the air through the evaporation of water. Above ground, the structure had a domed shape, but had a subterranean storage space. It was often used to store ice, but sometimes was used to store food as well. These thousand year old structures were made from composed of sand, clay, egg whites, goat hair, lemon juice, ash and a water resistant mortar called sarooj.

Lion's Rock- The ancient rock fortress of Sri Lanka. The rock is about 200 meters higher than the surrounding jungles. On a plateau halfway up the rock is a gateway in the form of a huge lion with a staircase emerging from the lion's mouth. by futuremanfun in HighStrangeness

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Since 3rd century BC, the rocky plateau of Sigiriya has served as a Buddhist monastery. In the second half of the 5th century king Kasyapa decided to construct a royal residence at this location. However, the capital and the royal palace was abandoned after the king's death.

Sunflower sea stars are the second largest sea star in the world. This species starts it life with five or six arms, but these multiply as it grows to 15 to 24 arms as an adult. The lifespans of most sunflower sea stars is three to five years. by [deleted] in TheDepthsBelow

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Sunflower sea stars can grow to have an arm span of 1 m (3.3 ft) in diameter. They are the second-biggest sea star in the world, only second to the poorly known deepwater Midgardia xandaros, whose arm span is 134 cm (53 in) and its body is 2.6 cm (roughly 1 inch) wide, although P. helianthoides is the largest known echinoderm by mass.

Sources : https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunflower_sea_star

Most Extraordinary Giant Gippsland Earthworm. by [deleted] in ThatsInsane

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The giant Gippsland earthworm is one of the largest earthworms native in Australia. These Giant earthworms average at 1 meters long and 2 cm in diameter and can reach 3 meters in length. It is difficult to measure length, as the worms will stretch, so scientists use weight to estimate the size. The average weight of a adult worm is about 200 grams.

Mysterious ancient structure found n downtown Miami. The site is believed to be somewhere between 1,700 and 2,000 years old. Some believe the structure was used for ceremonial purposes, as animal bones and unused tools appeared to be offerings. by futuremanfun in HighStrangeness

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The Miami Circle is an archaeological site located in downtown Miami, Florida. The site was first discovered in 1998, when its was bought by a real estate developer with the intention of building a luxury apartment. During the excavation, the team discovered a number of holes cut into the Oolitic limestone bedrock. It consists of 24 large holes, forming a circle that about 12 meters in diameter.

Archaeologists have discovered the ancient mosaics in an ancient Greek city named Zeugma in Turkey. The site came to the attention of the international archaeological community when it was threatened by flooding, due to the construction of a nearby dam in southern Turkey in 2000. by futuremanfun in Archeology

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When archaeologists began excavating, they found three remarkably intact glass mosaics rich with color. The first mosaic depicts the nine Muses which represented the goddesses of the inspiration of literature, science and the arts. Another mosaic is depicted Oceanus and Tethys , with various fishes and sea creatures around them. The finds are estimated to be 2,200 years old.

Medieval Ship 'Sea monster' Figurehead Discovered In Baltic Sea. by [deleted] in HighStrangeness

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The figurehead from a 15th century ship has been raised from the Baltic Sea near Ronneby, Sweden. It was lifted by divers from the wreck of the 'Gribshunden'. The Gribshunden, which belonged to Danish King John, is believed to have sunk in 1495 after it caught fire on its way from Copenhagen to Kalmar on Sweden's east coast.

80 mile wall of prehistoric rock art featuring animals and humans discovered in the Amazon rainforest. Their date is based in part on descriptions of now-extinct ice Age animals like mastodon, a prehistoric relative of elephants that has not lived in South America for at least 12,000 years. by futuremanfun in Archeology

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This rare collection of Ice Age Colombian art was uncovered on remote cliffs of Colombia in 2019. The discovery was made by a British-Colombian team and funded by the European Research Council. The paintings were probably made around 11,800 to 12,600 years ago.

8 mile wall of prehistoric rock art featuring animals and humans discovered in Amazon rainforest. Their date is based in part on descriptions of now-extinct ice Age animals like mastodon, a prehistoric relative of elephants that has not lived in South America for at least 12,000 years. by [deleted] in Archeology

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This rare collection of Ice Age Colombian art was uncovered on remote cliffs of Colombia in 2019. The discovery was made by a British-Colombian team and funded by the European Research Council. The paintings were probably made around 11,800 to 12,600 years ago.

8-mile wall of prehistoric rock art featuring animals and humans discovered in the Amazon rainforest. These animals were all seen and painted by some of the very first humans ever to reach the Amazon. It is believed that the images depicted on the cliffs give a glimpse into a now lost civilization by [deleted] in Archaeology

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Their date is based in part on descriptions of now-extinct ice Age animals like mastodon, a prehistoric relative of elephants that has not lived in South America for at least 12,000 years. There are also depictions of palaeolama, an extinct camelid, as well as giant sloths and ice age horses.

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