Orange peels are an aromatic cocktail. They primarily contain d-limonene. This chemical compound accounts for over 90% of the essential oils. But it's not the...
Oymyakon is located in the northeast of Siberia, deep in Yakutia, one of the most remote and isolated regions of Russia. This secluded area is...
The sources of pollution in New Delhi are numerous and each contributes to the degradation of air quality. One of the main sources is road...
Norilsk is located north of the Arctic Circle, in the Siberian region of Krasnoyarsk, Russia. It is one of the northernmost cities in the world...
Wittenoom, in Western Australia, began to attract attention in the 1930s when deposits of blue asbestos, also known as crocidolite, were discovered in the steep...
Kolmanskop is somewhat the story of a town that appeared out of nowhere. It all began in 1908 when a German railway worker named August...
The different colors of Yellowstone's hot springs largely come from microbial pigments. Bacteria and algae, known as thermophiles, love the heat and thrive by producing...
On March 11, 2011, Japan's northeastern coast was struck by a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 9.0. This earthquake, known as the Great East...
Yakutsk, a city in Russia, is located in Eastern Siberia. It is the capital of the Republic of Sakha (or Yakutia), a vast and sparsely...
Jericoacoara is located in the state of Ceará, in the northeast of Brazil. It's quite a unique spot near the Atlantic Ocean. It's often said...
