The polychaete worm.

As they feed, these amazing creatures extend their throat and jaws outward to grasp their prey.
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Creepy? Maybe. But it's simply amazing that these animals lived on Earth half a billion years ago, when there was no life on land in the first place.

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The talent of Pablo Picasso was so great that his name has become almost a nickname for an outstanding artist.

At the same time he achieved success not only in painting, becoming one of the most famous artists of all times and peoples, but also in sculpture. He had a great influence on the development of art in the 20th century in general and spawned a galaxy of followers.

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The Magical Nature of Indonesia

Indonesia is truly a land of contrasts: high mountains and dangerous volcanoes; underwater caves and endless beaches. No other place on earth has such an abundance of variety - from plants and animals, to stunning landscapes and beaches

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Mexican professor Ricardo Torres conducted an experiment on his own students and proved that if no one moves, the bull does not attack them.

The bull does not show the slightest sign of aggressive behavior, and even dodges to avoid hitting anyone. The animal is simply looking for a way out of the arena.

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The most expensive cocktail

The cocktail was made in England. Its approximate cost is just under nine thousand dollars for a serving of eighty grams. What is so special about it, you may ask? The fact is that most of the liquor it contains was created before the French Revolution and the declaration of the complete independence of the United States.

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Dogs can't suck up liquids like we can.

This is partly because of their cheeks and partly because of the shape of their mouths. As a result, dogs have had to find another way to drink water. Some people think that dogs lick the water and curve their tongues forward when they drink. However, dogs do just the opposite!

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Paintings that look more like photos

Pedro Campos is a truly unique artist. He paints from life with oil paintings, adhering to such a trend as hyperrealism. The canvases he creates, when viewed from a certain distance, appear as simple, high-quality photographs.

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The speed of light is visual.

7.5 revolutions around the equator in 1 second.

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In any circus, the diameter of the arena is 13 meters

Circus in its modern form appeared in the 18th century, and its "father" is considered to be the Englishman Philip Astley. It was he who experimentally determined that it was most convenient for horses to gallop in a circle with a diameter of 13 meters. This diameter of the arena is observed in all circuses of the world today.

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The road to Hogwarts - a viaduct in Scotland

One of the most famous viaducts is the Scottish Glenfinnan. It became famous all over the world after the release of the Harry Potter films.
It was over this bridge that the train to Hogwarts, the school of magic, followed.

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To understand why penguins don't fly, it's enough to see them in the water.

They mainly eat fish and mollusks - and when hunting them, they show themselves as talented sailors and divers. Their short wings become elastic fins, their plump body - streamlined, like a torpedo, and funny legs and tail - an excellent rudder. The penguins can easily dive to depths of up to 250 meters and can reach speeds of up to 10 m/c, or 36 km/h in the water!

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