The Oldest Three: The Great Basin bristlecone pine | Nevada
This unnamed Great Basin bristlecone pine is currently the oldest confirmed tree in the world. It was named the oldest tree in 2012, beating the previ… Read the rest
World’s oldest tree
Until 2012, Methuselah held the title of the oldest known tree in the world. This remarkable tree, a Great Basin bristlecone pine (Pinus longaeva), was… Read the rest
The Llangernyw Yew, the ancient three
The Llangernyw Yew’s age is estimated to be between 4,000 – 5,000 years old. Dating yew trees is often difficult as the core has been lost, with sever… Read the rest
Kolukkumalai Tea Estate in Munnar
Kolukkumalai Tea Estate in Munnar ( India ) is situated more than 8,000 feet above sea level. Kolukkumalai is the highest tea estate in the world—and… Read the rest
Kilmainham Gaol (jail)
Kilmainham Gaol (jail) opened in 1796 and was operational until 1924, and those years saw major rebellions in Ireland. Many of the leaders were detain… Read the rest
Carhenge: unique replica with cars of Stonehenge
Carhenge
This unique replica of the world-famous Stonehenge was constructed of old cars in 1987 by the Jim Reinders family in memory of his father d… Read the rest
Longyou Grottoes in China
Longyou Grottoes locate near the village of Shiyanbei village is about 180km from Hangzhou. It was unveiled to the world after 17 days pumping in June… Read the rest
The town of Chicken in Alaska
The town of Chicken was named during the early days of developing Alaskan roadmaps. When a traveling cartographer asked the miners who had flocked to… Read the rest
Asheville, the coolest small cities on the East Coast
Asheville has to be one of the coolest small cities on the East Coast, with a relaxed bohemian vibe and adventurous spirit.Asheville has a unique mix… Read the rest
Hinterbrühl and the largest subterranean lake in Europe
In 1912 a detonation at the gypsum mine near Hinterbrühl went awry, the lower gallery and shafts of the mine became completely flooded, creating the l… Read the rest