Environment | paradoxoff http://paradoxoff.com Just another WordPress site Thu, 30 May 2019 11:59:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 17 Cool facts you didn’t know about flowers http://paradoxoff.com/curiosities/17-cool-facts-you-didnt-know-about-flowers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=17-cool-facts-you-didnt-know-about-flowers Wed, 26 Apr 2017 14:51:48 +0000 http://paradoxoff.com/index.php/2017/04/26/17-cool-facts-you-didnt-know-about-flowers/ ‘We cry and smile with them. Flowers are lovely things that give life more meaning and color‘. You’ve just read a quote dedicated...

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We cry and smile with them. Flowers are lovely things that give life more meaning and color‘. You’ve just read a quote dedicated to these delightful beings that make the world a better place to live in.

You pass by them every day but have you ever stopped and stared for a while at the flowers embellishing your environment? Or felt grateful and thanked nature for creating such perfect plants that symbolize purity – something we rarely see in humans these days?

Although it isn’t their international day (January 19), let’s celebrate flowers today or every day. When you pass by them, smile and observe their pure beauty. You will realize that people should try to be more like flowers – humble, harmless and adorable. In their honor, we’ve prepared these 17 cool facts you probably never even heard of. Scroll down and find out more about flowers. We promise you will be surprised by some of the facts.

1. Ancient civilizations burned aster leaves to ward off evil spirits
2. The lotus was considered a sacred flower by ancient Egyptians and was used in burial rituals. They viewed it as a symbol of resurrection and eternal life
3. The oldest flower was discovered in China, 2002. The flower’s name is Archaefructus sinensis and it bloomed around 125 million years according to scientists
4. Sunflowers move throughout the day in response to the movement of the sun from east to west
5. Moon flowers bloom only at night, closing during the day
6. Blue cohosh was used by Native American women to ensure an easy labor and childbirth
7. When Achilles was born, his mother dipped him head first in a bath of yarrow tea. Yarrow flower is still known for healing and was used during World War I to heal soldiers’ wounds
8. Tulips make great salad ingredients
9. The largest flower called Titan Arum is also the smelliest flower in the world
10. There are over 400,000 types of flowering plants in the world
11. 198 million roses were produced for Valentine’s Day in the US in 2010
12. During the 1600’s, tulips were so valuable in Holland that their bulbs were worth more than gold
13. Dried hibiscus is considered a delicacy in Mexico
14. For centuries, flowers have been used in magic. Crocus were thought to bring about visions, while dandelions were believed to aid healing
15. Scientists assert that there are over 270,000 species of flowers that have been documented and are existing in the 21st century
16. According to Biblical stories, there was a white rose that grew in the Garden of Eden and turned red as it blushed with shame upon Adam and Eve’s fall from grace
17. The world’s oldest living rose bush is thought to be 1000 years old. Today, it continues to bloom on the wall of the Hildesheim Cathedral in Germany

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Berlin’s latest street art http://paradoxoff.com/curiosities/berlins-latest-street-art/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=berlins-latest-street-art Mon, 24 Apr 2017 08:43:57 +0000 http://paradoxoff.com/index.php/2017/04/24/berlins-latest-street-art/ Considering the fact that the streets of Berlin contain so much quality street art, we can qualify them as an outdoor museum that...

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Considering the fact that the streets of Berlin contain so much quality street art, we can qualify them as an outdoor museum that keeps surprising passersby, especially tourists who come visit the city.

The point of this kind of art is to boost awareness, originality and to provoke people to think with their own heads. However, it’s surprisingly how much creativity hides in young minds who decided to paint the city and managed to attract people’s attention and paint their minds on the street walls.

If you still haven’t visited Berlin and enjoyed its ‘outdoor museum’, you don’t know what you’re missing. Scroll down and let us show you. Who knows, maybe peeking into the street art of the Berlin walls will make you catch the first plane to visit this artistic city.

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Who needs kids when we have pets? http://paradoxoff.com/curiosities/who-needs-kids-when-we-have-pets/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=who-needs-kids-when-we-have-pets Fri, 14 Apr 2017 11:57:03 +0000 http://paradoxoff.com/index.php/2017/04/14/who-needs-kids-when-we-have-pets/ ‘Who needs kids when we have pets?’ This is the latest most common statement couples and married people use to answer the question...

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‘Who needs kids when we have pets?’ This is the latest most common statement couples and married people use to answer the question why don’t they have kids yet or are they planning on having one.

“Pets are becoming a replacement for children,” said Jean Twenge, a psychology professor at San Diego State University. “They’re less expensive. You can get one even if you’re not ready to live with someone or get married, and they can still provide companionship.”

According to statistics, three in ten couples chose to raise a dog rather than a kid. However, we can’t deny the fact that raising a pet is way easier and less expensive than raising a child. If you’re at a cross path in your life and wondering if you should raise a child, scroll down. Maybe these photos of couples with their pets they treat as children will make you change your mind and go to the stationary today.

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Steve Irwin: Most dangerous moments in the wild http://paradoxoff.com/curiosities/steve-irwin-most-dangerous-moments-in-the-wild/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=steve-irwin-most-dangerous-moments-in-the-wild Fri, 07 Apr 2017 10:35:21 +0000 http://paradoxoff.com/index.php/2017/04/07/steve-irwin-most-dangerous-moments-in-the-wild/ You all must have heard of the famous adventurist, Steve Irwin, known as a nature expert and television personality from Australia. His nickname...

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You all must have heard of the famous adventurist, Steve Irwin, known as a nature expert and television personality from Australia. His nickname ‘’The Crocodile Hunter’ tells it all.

He passed away 11 years ago at the age of 44, after being pierced in the chest by a stingray barb while filming an underwater documentary film titled ‘Ocean’s Deadliest’. He wasn’t killed by the many crocodiles and other dangerous animals he was hanging out with, but by a fish. What an irony.

However, he will always be remembered as a brave, wild and free spirit man who enjoyed his work and brought passion in everything he did. Let’s check out his most dangerous moments in the wild. Scroll down and let’s give this animal lover the proper respect he deserves for living his life on the edge with his wild companions.

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‘Ashes and Snow’ by Gregory Colbert http://paradoxoff.com/curiosities/ashes-and-snow-by-gregory-colbert/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ashes-and-snow-by-gregory-colbert Wed, 29 Mar 2017 08:37:33 +0000 http://paradoxoff.com/index.php/2017/03/29/ashes-and-snow-by-gregory-colbert/ It’s out pleasure to introduce to you this unique and creative film-maker and photographer, Gregory Colbert from Canada. Gregory is most known for...

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It’s out pleasure to introduce to you this unique and creative film-maker and photographer, Gregory Colbert from Canada.

Gregory is most known for his ongoing project called ‘Ashes and Snow’. The project consists photographic artworks, a one-hour film, and two short films ‘haikus’, and a novel in letters all presented in a purpose-built temporary structure called the Nomadic Museum.

Today we’re going to show you only the photographic artworks that we borrowed from his website. His art’s purpose is to reawaken an ancient memory of the time we as humans lived in balance with our animal kind. He began creating ‘Ashes and Snow’ back in 1922 and since then, he made expeditions to every continent to collaborate with more than one hundred spices around the world.

His work is astonishing because of his pure will to create something beautiful and light up the spark of our fires that once burned in people’s eyes. And that spark is called ‘freedom’. Check out his work and hold your breath, because you’re going to need it after.

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Let’s get lost in the sky together http://paradoxoff.com/curiosities/lets-get-lost-in-the-sky-together/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lets-get-lost-in-the-sky-together Mon, 27 Feb 2017 09:44:39 +0000 http://paradoxoff.com/index.php/2017/02/27/lets-get-lost-in-the-sky-together/ Somewhere we’ve read that if people sat outside and looked at the stars each night, they’d live a lot differently for sure. After...

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Somewhere we’ve read that if people sat outside and looked at the stars each night, they’d live a lot differently for sure.

After analyzing this sentence, we’ve realized that a big truth hides behind these wise words. Living in this stressful environment is a big challenge we face every day but staying calm and trying to handle every situation properly is even a bigger challenge.

Now, let’s imagine that after every hard day we decide to sit outside and try to connect with ourselves by simply looking at the sky and listening to what silence has to tell us. Pretty peaceful feeling takes you over even when you only think about it right?

If this is one of those hard days for you and you want to relax, then let’s get lost in the sky together! Go out side, sit on the stairs or on the ground, chin up and let your eyes dance with the stars while you find yourself by loosing yourself. Meet us halfway?

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Winter paradises on Earth http://paradoxoff.com/curiosities/winter-paradises-on-earth/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=winter-paradises-on-earth Wed, 28 Dec 2016 11:59:33 +0000 http://paradoxoff.com/index.php/2016/12/28/winter-paradises-on-earth/ Who said that paradises are only on heaven? If you believe it too, these winter paradises we’ve collected will definitely change your mind...

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Who said that paradises are only on heaven? If you believe it too, these winter paradises we’ve collected will definitely change your mind and make you wish you were there!

Some of them are located in Russia, Germany or Canada but no matter the location you will fall in love with each one of these destinations at first sight! ATTENTION summer lovers! We’re afraid you will cheat your long-termed relationship with summer and fall in love with winter instead after seeing these photos! Scroll down to rest your eyes and brains for a second and enjoy!

1. Black Forest, Germany
1. Black Forest, Germany
2. Alps, France
2. Alps, France
3. Bavaria, Germany
3. Bavaria, Germany
4. Dolomites, Italy
4. Dolomites, Italy
5. Aramil, Russia
5. Aramil, Russia
6. Moomin theme park, Finland
6. Moomin theme park, Finland
7. Boreal rainforest, Norway
7. Boreal rainforest, Norway
8. Banff National park, Canada
8. Banff National park, Canada
9. Campina National park, Italy
9. Campina National park, Italy
10. Col De La Tourne, Switzerland
10. Col De La Tourne, Switzerland

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The beauty of mountains blurred by fog http://paradoxoff.com/curiosities/the-beauty-of-mountains-blurred-by-fog/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-beauty-of-mountains-blurred-by-fog Mon, 12 Dec 2016 10:41:32 +0000 http://paradoxoff.com/index.php/2016/12/12/the-beauty-of-mountains-blurred-by-fog/ Looking at mountains hugged by fog has a calming effect on our eyes and brains. We don’t know why is that so but...

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Looking at mountains hugged by fog has a calming effect on our eyes and brains. We don’t know why is that so but it definitely helps organizing our thoughts and forgetting about our problems.

It’s like the fog blurs our worries too and let us enjoy the moment of peace and quiet while looking at her dance trough the branches and leaves. If you never had the opportunity to noticed the beauty of mountains and fog in live, it’s time you scroll down and enjoy the view of our peaceful collection that will rest your eyes and mind!

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Giethoorn, the small Venice in Holland http://paradoxoff.com/curiosities/giethoorn-the-small-venice-in-holland/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=giethoorn-the-small-venice-in-holland Fri, 11 Nov 2016 09:22:56 +0000 http://paradoxoff.com/index.php/2016/11/11/giethoorn-the-small-venice-in-holland/ Also known as “the Venice of the North” this small village in the Netherlands is a real piece of heaven! Located in the...

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Also known as “the Venice of the North” this small village in the Netherlands is a real piece of heaven!

Located in the Dutch province of Overijssel, the village has no cars or roads here. Tourists have to travel by water or on foot over the lovely wooden bridges which are the main reason the village is called “the small Venice”.

If you decide to visit this place, you will be mesmerized by the familiar atmosphere, bohemian canals, small wooden bridges, vivid flowers and 200 year old colorful homes. Scroll down and enjoy the review of the warmest and most welcoming village on Earth.

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The golden autumn in Poland http://paradoxoff.com/curiosities/the-golden-autumn-in-poland/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-golden-autumn-in-poland Thu, 27 Oct 2016 10:51:22 +0000 http://paradoxoff.com/index.php/2016/10/27/the-golden-autumn-in-poland/ The title of our post must have associated you of some event in Poland during the autumn but you’re not even close on...

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The title of our post must have associated you of some event in Poland during the autumn but you’re not even close on discovering what the golden autumn in Poland really means, so just keep on reading and find out!

People who are focusing on big and extraordinary things often miss the little, precious parts of the puzzle called life that makes it complete and perfect in its own imperfect way. Why does “golden” always have to associate you of something bonded with money?

During autumn in your town on your way to work or school, have you ever stopped and observe the golden beauty of your city dressed in crispy, yellow leaves begging for attention under your feet? Have you ever listen to their amazing crispy melody while braking under your weight or the melody of the gentle wind cuddling your hair? I bet you haven’t and that’s a big mistake, not noticing the beauty of nature around you! The golden autumn in Poland is really beautiful but the autumn in your town or village is nothing less, remember that! Learn how to observe and admire the charm in everything that’s surrounding you! Stop looking for something beautiful to happen because beauty is everywhere, but not everyone can see it! Now scroll down and take a look at our collection of photos of autumn landscapes taken in different parts of Poland!

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