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Mars rover Curiosity on Mars

by umer | 10:34 AM in Beautiful, Mars |

Mars rover Curiosity on Mars

Today we will examine and try to sort through popular fiction in the world wide web to the effect that the rover Curiosity will not fly, but his pictures were taken in some desert of Nevada or Arizona. Details of the exposure you'll see under the cut.

Reports of fraud Curiosity landing on Mars appeared almost immediately after this triumphant event. Now such statements pougasla, but at first these things and did not hesitate to declare on television.

People and their extremes tupid and risky behavior

by umer | 10:38 AM in adrenaline, extreme, stupid, World |

People and their extreme stupid and risky behavior

I suggest you look at how the human stupidity and curiosity is killing people common sense and instinct for self-preservation.These photos are a direct confirmation.

And if you close the mouth?

Oblique Trees in New Zealand

by umer | 10:25 AM in forest, New Zealand, trees, wind |

Oblique Trees in New Zealand

This cape is named Slope Point - "Tilting the Cape." Initially, the place was called Slow point - "Slow cape" because near it strong winds and currents hampered the passing ships. Trees located on this cape are constantly exposed to strong winds and that's why they look so bizarre.

Pictures of Insect close-up

by umer | 12:29 PM in amazing, anima, intyeresting |

Pictures of Insect close-up

Biologists U.S. Geological Survey in Maryland are directory of local bee species, as well as plants and insects, with which they interact as part of the scientific program «USGS Native Bee Inventory and Monitoring Program». To get a good picture, scientists sometimes have to do 30 to 300 frames. Biologists have shared their archive of 1200 photos, and in this set are just a few of them.

Horsefly species Tabanus atratus in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

Pictures that can evoke your emotions

by umer | 10:31 AM in cool, frame, fun, Interesting, photo, Pictures of the |

Pictures that can evoke your emotions

Another selection of the most interesting and recent photos.

Some of the ugliest animals on the planet

by umer | 8:06 AM in animals, beauty, peace |

Some of the ugliest animals on the planet

Animal World - one of the richest in the world. Our world is not always - funny puppies and cute kittens. Among the representatives of the natural world are not the most pleasant, and sometimes ugly specimens. They are the fruit of evolution and their appearance - it's just a way to adapt and survive in the environment. Now I will introduce you to some of them.

It's kind of sad creation called fish-drop. Despite his repulsive appearance, it fits perfectly into its environment - at a depth of 4000 meters below the ocean surface. Jelly fish body-drop allows it to withstand the high pressure in the deep water.

Amazing Fish That Flies

by umer | 10:56 AM in cool, fish, fly, Interesting |

Amazing Fish That Flies

Exocoetidae, commonly called Flying Fish, is a family of fishes aptly named for their ability to emerge out of the water and glide for long distances with their outstretched pectoral fins. Their streamlined torpedo shape helps them gather enough underwater speed to break the surface, and their large, wing-like fins get them airborne. Once in the air, these fishes can glide over considerable distances. Their flights are typically around 50 meters, but some fishes have been recorded to fly up to 200 meters or more. Some species of flying fish have enlarged pelvic fins as well as enlarged pectoral fins, which allows them to fly further than two winged gliders (up to 400 meters), and have far greater maneuverability. These fishes are known as four-winged flying fish.

To glide upward out of the water, a flying fish moves its tail up to 70 times per second. It then spreads its pectoral fins and tilts them slightly upward to provide lift. At the end of a glide, it folds its pectoral fins to reenter the sea, or drops its tail into the water to push against the water to lift itself for another glide, possibly changing direction. The curved profile of the "wing" is comparable to the aerodynamic shape of a bird wing. The fish is known to take advantage of updrafts created by air currents to increase its time of flight.