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You can’t surprise anyone with citrus anymore — we add lemon to our tea almost every day, and mandarins are now a year-round fruit rather than something we buy only for New Year’s celebrations. Yet the citrus family includes far more than these familiar fruits. I previously wrote about c...
Top 10 cases of the longest periods of fasting. Hunger is a condition of the body caused by an insufficient intake of substances necessary to maintain homeostasis. 1 In 1973, seemingly incredible periods of fasting by two women were documented at a medical facility in the city of Glasgow. Both women...
Which garden owner wouldn’t want to show off the biggest tomato? Besides the obvious envy of neighbors, growing the largest tomatoes is quite economical. After all, one fruit is enough not just for the whole family—neighbors will have to be invited to enjoy it too. The only downside is that the bigg...
Scientists recently discovered that the largest organism on Earth is a fungus located in a forest in Michigan. However, it is possible that one day the title of “largest” might be passed to an entire ecosystem, including even its tiniest elements—microbes and the smallest plants in the w...
Cacti are not only the spikiest plants on earth but also have a variety of spines, each serving different purposes. They use their spines for defense, protection from the sun or cold, moisture collection, and even reproduction. Given their multifunctional roles, cactus spines come in an impressive a...
It’s pleasant to lie on the grass and munch on something tasty. However, this opportunity is not available to everyone and not everywhere. While in rural areas there are no problems with finding both tasty treats and places to enjoy them, urban dwellers often find it quite challenging to locat...
The underwater world is full of mysteries and secrets, and one of the most enigmatic creatures is the jellyfish. Their bodies are made up of over 90% water, and they inhabit salty seas and oceans. With their semi-transparent bodies, they almost seem to dissolve in water. However, jellyfish can pose...
Croatia is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Adriatic. The country is situated on the coast of the sea and, of course, is distinguished by bright and beautiful beaches. 1Sakarun A fairy-tale and picturesque beach located on the island of Dugi Otok. An excellent place for diving and...
Many people love to travel, of course, the coronavirus has had its impact, but the reopening of borders for many countries is expected soon, and tourists will once again fill the streets and squares of cities. A separate trend in tourism has become independent bike, motorcycle, and car trips. Unlike...
Installing a plant recognition app, I first aimed it at the daisy at my feet and it turned out to be a marguerite. Reading about daisies, I found out that there are as many as 25 species, and many white flowers are mistakenly considered daisies. Daisy is widely used in medicine, cosmetology, gardeni...