Chu Ko Nu

The chu ko nu was last seen in the Sino-Japanese wars of 1894-1895, after the appearance of firearms. The average crossbow fired 10 arrows in 15 seconds.

Two women buy cocaine in capsules from a dealer, Weimar Republic, Berlin, 1929.

Camouflage Butterfly

Floating beetles dancing to the sound of a guitar.

This is how cinnamon is harvested. Each tree contains about 77lbs of bark that can be used.

A masterwork gold purse from the Ottoman Period.

The kukeri from Blagoevgrad are known for their tall conical masks and suits made of long silky Kalofer goat fur. It can take 6-10 goats to create just one suit and 5-6 years for each goat to grow their coats to the appropriate length.

In August 2017, an unexploded American 1,000 pound bomb (450 kg) was discovered at the site of the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant.

A typical Camel can drink 200 liters of water in 3 minutes

Adelie Penguin jumps in the boat, running away from a Leopard seal. He didn't want to go back in the water, so they brought him back to his friends..

Curious wolf pups emerge from their dens in Minnesota’s Voyageurs National Park, eager to explore their surroundings. Engaging in playful activities like roughhousing, these pups develop important social skills and gradually establish their place within the pack’s hierarchy.

Monitored by researchers from the Voyageurs Wolf Project, these pups contribute valuable insights into wolf behavior and their role within the pack structure. Despite facing challenges such as food scarcity, they adapt and thrive in their habitat.

A member of Taiwan's parliament stole a bill and ran off with it to prevent it from being passed.

Male crab protecting female crab when a human tries messing with her

Working at a rock sorting operation.