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Natural Wonders and Oddities of the World

 

The following are some of the most prominent and strange landmarks around the world: [1] [2] Blood Falls in East Antarctica: (in English: Blood Falls), these waterfalls represent an external flow of red water pouring down glaciers, and the appearance of these waterfalls may seem a bit terrifying at first glance due to the appearance of the water in the color of blood, and it is worth noting that this water is like human blood in its properties, as the water contains a high percentage of iron and when exposed to oxygen, its color turns red. Spider trees in Pakistan: Spiders migrate from areas that have been exposed to floods to nearby trees, and due to the long period of time it takes for the water to recede, spiders form huge and dense webs on the trees. Pamukkale, Turkey: This word translates from English to "cotton castle", and this lake is located in the breathtaking southwestern region of Turkey, and includes an amazing group of terraced swimming pools with white walls, and contains blue mineral water, and is suitable for diving due to its warmth and benefits. Eternal thunderstorm in Catatumbo, Venezuela: It is one of the strangest natural phenomena, as this storm remains active for 260 nights a year, and lasts for up to 10 hours each time, hail pierces the sky above the river during this storm, and lightning strikes can reach 280 strikes per hour. Crystal Cave in Mexico: This cave is located in the Mexican state of Chihuahua, and the ceiling of this cave bears amazing crystal shapes, resulting from the melting of mineral water and intense heat, forming these large cylindrical crystals. It is worth noting that the temperature in this cave is very high, and it has not been discovered to a large extent for this reason. Cultural Wonders and Oddities of the World The following are the most prominent wonders of customs and traditions among peoples: [3] [4] Throwing a baby in India: Indians throw their newborn babies from one of the highest sides of the temples where the parents got married, as the father or mother throws the baby from above and people below catch him carrying a piece of cloth. Sprinkling cinnamon powder on adults aged 25 in Denmark: Canadians do this custom with every male or female who has reached the age of 25 and is still unmarried, and the ceremony is done by wetting the person with water at first and then sprinkling cinnamon powder on him, and this custom dates back hundreds of years. Eating the ashes of the dead in Venezuela and Brazil: Some individuals in Brazil and Venezuela eat the ashes of dead people, believing that this act will keep them in their memory forever, and since they are unable to keep the bodies except in this way, they burn the body, crush its ashes and distribute them to the family members of the deceased. Banning the bathroom for three days after the wedding in Borni: Some people in the city of Borni in the Republic of Haiti prohibit newlyweds from using the bathroom for 3 days after the wedding, whether for the bathroom or to relieve themselves, and family members are keen during that time that the couple eats very small amounts of food and drink, believing that this habit brings marital happiness. Mother eating the placenta of her newborn child: This habit is widespread in China, Jamaica and some parts of India, where newlywed mothers eat the placenta believing that it contains good nutrients for the mother. Seven Wonders of the World The following are the Seven Wonders of the World between modern and ancient: [5] [6] Seven Wonders of the Ancient World This list was determined in the second century BC, and in the following points we mention these wonders: The Great Pyramid in the city of Giza in Egypt. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon in Iraq. The Statue of Zeus in Olympia. The Temple of Artemis in Ephesus. The Mausoleum of Mausolus in Halicarnassus in the city of Bodrum in Turkey. The Colossus of Rhodes in Greece. The Lighthouse of Alexandria in the city of Alexandria in Egypt. The New Seven Wonders of the World A Swiss foundation launched campaigns to identify the New Seven Wonders of the World, and these wonders were announced in 2007. The following is a list of these wonders: The Great Wall of China in China. Chichen Itza Temple in Mexico. Petra in Jordan. Machu Picchu in Peru. Christ the Redeemer statue in Brazil. The Colosseum in Rome. The Taj Mahal in India.

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