“As the city prepares to host one of the biggest sporting events in the world, the Las Vegas Super Bowl Host Committee is working diligently to ensure that everything runs smoothly. Their primary objective is to create a memorable experience for visitors while leveraging the benefits of the ma...
Rarest of theRare: Gemstones Gemstones are rare occurrences on this earth, with the sparkling stones forming over millions and billions of years. With more than 200 types of gemstones known to man, it is common knowledge that the most precious gemstones in the world are diamonds, rubies, sapph...
Future rainfall extremes are projected to increase with global warming according to theory and climate models, but common (annual) and rare (decennial or centennial) extremes could be affected differently. Here, using 25 models from the Coupled Model Int
It has no known cause, though symptoms usually abate after multiple occurrences. It’s so rare that there’s never been an organized scientific study of it, but Jumping Frenchmen of Maine has, in fact, cropped up in lumber camps elsewhere in the world. Pica If you see a pregnant woman ...
as the Idol’s Eye (15th century) and the Hope Diamond (17th century), perhaps the most fabled gemstone on the planet. Today, blue diamond discoveries of any size are still sporadic and always astonishing occurrences. Here are some exquisite blue diamonds offered at Sotheby's in the past:...
Discovered only in 1992, this ancient shrub lives in Shasta County in northern California. Floods from Shasta Lake eradicated a bunch during World War 2, leaving less than20 occurrences of these plants today. In addition to habitat loss, it faces threats from mining and logging, which could de...
a clash of cymbals, or another form of loud noise within one’s head while trying to sleep. There are no symptoms of pain, swelling or any other physical aspect, however. Individuals over 50 tend to be the most common recipients, but people as young as 10 have reported occurrences, too...