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The leaning tower of Pisa is one of the most famous Instagram-able spots in the world. There are pictures of people leaning on it or pretending to support it so that it doesn't fall. But did you know there’re more leaning towers out there? I’m gonna tell you all about it. Also, you’ll find out why Venice is always flooded and why London’s Big Ben is tilting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Real beauty is timeless, and so should be the architectural masterpieces of humanity, right? Well, some of them do have a chance to survive for centuries from now. When you stroll into the Pantheon in Rome, it puts on a show just like it did almost two thousand years ago. Then we've got the impressive Hoover Dam in the USA, designed to harness hydroelectricity and prevent water from going where it shouldn't. While it’s not a single building, the Great Wall of China is an ancient marvel that has survived for centuries. And, luckily, it's just the beginning of the list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Did you know Stonehenge is actually a youngster compared to some ancient buildings? For example, the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt is over 4,500 years old, making it much older than Stonehenge. There's also the Göbekli Tepe in Turkey, which dates back around 11,000 years and is considered the world's oldest known temple. Even older is the Cairn of Barnenez in France, a massive stone structure that's about 7,000 years old. It's pretty mind-blowing to think that these ancient structures have been around for so long, standing the test of time even more impressively than Stonehenge! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Underwater avalanches, or "submarine landslides," might sound like something out of a sci-fi movie, but they’re a real danger! 🌊 These events happen when large amounts of sediment or debris suddenly slide down the ocean floor, causing massive disturbances. The force from these avalanches can trigger huge tsunamis, traveling across the ocean and hitting coastal areas with little warning. 🌊 The scary part is that they’re hard to predict, especially because they often happen in deep, remote parts of the ocean. Scientists are studying them more to understand the risks, but the danger is real. It’s a reminder that the ocean can be as unpredictable and powerful as anything on land! Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD... Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook:   / brightside   Instagram:   / brightside.official   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of... Telegram: https://t.me/bright_side_official Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This video is made for entertainment purposes. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, safety and reliability. Any action you take upon the information in this video is strictly at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any damages or losses. It is the viewer's responsibility to use judgement, care and precaution if you plan to replicate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine living through the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD that buried Pompeii in ash – way scarier than any horror movie! The Great Flood from ancient myths, like Noah’s Ark, would have been a terrifying sight with water everywhere. The Bronze Age collapse around 1200 BC saw entire civilizations fall apart, causing chaos and fear. The volcanic eruption in Santorini around 1600 BC devastated the Minoan civilization and sent shockwaves through the region. And let's not forget about the tsunami that hit the Minoan civilization around the same time, wiping out entire cities in a flash. #brightside Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD... Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook:   / brightside   Instagram:   / brightside.official   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of... Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Earth's history has seen some truly bizarre natural disasters. Take the Tunguska event in 1908, for example, where a massive explosion flattened 800 square miles of Siberian forest, likely caused by a meteor airburst. Then, there was a "Year Without a Summer" in 1816, caused by the eruption of Mount Tambora, which led to global cooling, crop failures, and food shortages. There were more weird disasters in the history of our planet that could be called weird - let's learn more about them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know that medieval Bologna, Italy, was once packed with towering skyscrapers? Back in the 12th and 13th centuries, the city had nearly 100 tall, narrow towers built by wealthy families as both status symbols and defensive structures. These towers dominated the skyline, with the tallest reaching over 300 feet high! Today, only about 20 towers remain, with the iconic Asinelli and Garisenda towers standing as symbols of Bologna's rich history. And it's far from being the only place from the past with amazing secrets that will boil your brain even today. Let's dive into a journey through time - are you ready? CreditsAnimation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD34jRLrMrJux4VxV Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brightside Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightside.official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.official?lang=en Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This video is made for entertainment purposes. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, safety and reliability. Any action you take upon the information in this video is strictly at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any damages or losses. It is the viewer's responsibility to use judgement, care and precaution if you plan to replicate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know that some rivers can actually change direction? It sounds wild, but it happens when big geological events like earthquakes, landslides, or even massive floods shift the land around them. One major river at risk of this is the Brahmaputra in India—it’s a powerhouse of a river, but also a ticking time bomb. Experts say just one strong earthquake could cause it to completely change course, leading to devastating floods and destruction in the region. This is because the river flows through a seismically active area, where the Earth’s crust is constantly moving. It’s a reminder of how powerful and unpredictable nature can be! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Think lightning only happens during storms? Think again. There’s a shocking truth: a bolt can travel miles from its storm cloud and strike on a bright, sunny day. Nature is full of traps like this—silent, invisible, and waiting to catch you off guard. From strange weather tricks to bizarre survival hazards, we’re uncovering the weirdest ways nature can surprise you. Watch now and learn how to outsmart the world’s strangest natural dangers. Because sometimes, the scariest things don’t come with a warning sign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mother Nature is caring, loving, and providing, but sometimes, she is also terrifying. These Reddit users have seen her dark and spooky side. They have been through the worst. And fortunately, they all lived to tell the tale. So, are you ready to face it and learn about her chilling, uncanny secrets? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nature is full of surprises, and some of them are really strange! One of the coolest is the Qiantang River in China, where you can see the world’s largest tidal bore—huge waves that rush up the river like a wall of water. Then there's the phenomenon of “fire rainbows,” which look like rainbow flames in the sky but are actually caused by sunlight hitting ice crystals in clouds. Ever heard of blood falls? That’s when red-colored water pours out of a glacier in Antarctica! There’s also bioluminescent beaches, where the water glows at night due to tiny glowing organisms. Nature sure knows how to create some jaw-dropping sights! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It seems that modern science has an explanation for everything that happens around us. But as it turns out, nature has a lot of other tricks up its sleeve like dancing forest on the shores of the Baltic Sea, walking rocks, raining jellyfish, and other amazing things that are so impressive, people often try to provide explanations for them that are far from correct. By the way, some of these strange natural phenomena are really scary. Take, for example, the throbbing hum in Taos, New Mexico that has driven locals wild since the 1990s. The low-frequency hum deprives people of sleep and depletes their energy. Even though scientists have tried to find the source of the hum, they still haven’t pinpointed its origin. Different variations of the hum have also been heard in the UK, Australia, Canada, and other areas of the United States. Luckily, only about 2% of the world's population can hear it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guam might look like a chill island paradise, but it's got a wild secret. This place got totally overrun by sneaky invaders — we’re talking millions of tiny, creepy creatures. They slithered in, took over, and messed up the whole vibe. Ecologists? Yeah, they’ve been scrambling ever since, trying to fix the chaos. There was even this one time at a laid-back island cookout — whole pig roasting, good vibes all around — until the uninvited guests showed up. Let’s just say, the party didn’t end with dessert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If your dog keeps scratching the entrance door and wandering around the house, tries to hide in the corner, howling and barking - it might be the right time to evacuate. The pup probably knows an earthquake is approaching. If you see the water retreat from the beach really fast - a tsunami must be on the way. Sometime nature is sending us signals we can't read. Learn to understand them to know when natural disasters are on the way to stay safe and protect your dear ones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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