Nature

June 30, 2020

Woman Discovers Crystal That Looks Just Like a Chicken Tender

Who knew that a crystal could look so finger-lickin' good? Amelia Rude found out when she discovered an unusual crystal to add to her collection. Rude runs Unbeadable Energies, a gemstone jewelry business, and has a vast collection of over 700 crystals, but she never thought one of her finds would end up going viral. After noticing that the crystal looked like a chicken tender, Rude posted the photo to the @forbiddensnacks subreddit.

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May 28, 2020

These “Clear” Succulents Look Like Glistening Jewels Growing From the Ground

Succulents are known for having leaves shaped like cartoon bunnies, dolphins, and hearts. So the Haworthia cooperi, while not oddly shaped, takes the prize for being the most unusual variety. Sometimes called the “clear succulent,” the transparency is particularly noticeable when the sun is shining on the tiny bulbous leaves. The light makes the tops of the plants practically disappear, leaving only the base of the blue-green leaves visible.

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March 3, 2020

Winter Magic in Real Life: Beautiful Photos of Snow-Covered Forests

Photographer Heiko Gerlicher has always had a love for the forest. In fact, it's such an inspiration that it's the landscape photographer's main subject. His latest series Hoar Frost allows snow-covered trees to become shining stars, as their icy leaves create marvelous patterns. A look at his portfolio is like stepping into a magical winter wonderland plucked from a fairy tale.

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