Thalassophobia: the fear of deep water 🧵

1. A diver walking towards the abyss 2. Beyond 200 meters (656 feet), light fades, and the deep seabed begins, descending to abyssal plains 3,000–6,000 meters deep.

But it doesn't stop there: the deepest point of the Mariana Trench is more than 2 km (1.2 mi) farther from sea level than the peak of Mount Everest.

The most beautiful sports venues on Earth 🧵

1. Henningsvær Stadium, Norway 2. Estadio BBVA, Mexico

The view of Cerro de la Silla from the northwest stands of Estadio BBVA is truly breathtaking.

Tap, hold and load in 4k to see some incredible art details - a thread 🧵

1. Girl with a Pearl Earring by Vermeer 2. The Garden of Earthly Delights by Hieronymus Bosch

Thread of beautiful colorized photos you've (probably) never seen before 🧵

1. "A few seconds before happiness" 2. The Kiss of Life

Randall Champion accidentally touched a live wire, causing a fatal electric shock that stopped his heart. Fellow lineman J.D. Thompson gave CPR until paramedics arrived. Champion survived and lived until 2002. The photo won the Pulitzer Prize in 1968.

Thread of the most stunning cafes on Earth 🧵

1. New York Café, Budapest 2. Café de Flore, Paris

Famous for its iconic shopfront, this magnificent café became a popular gathering spot for many intellectuals in the years following the war.

The most beautiful streets on Earth 🧵

1. Lomanstraat, Amsterdam 2. Setenil de las Bodegas, Spain

The town's main street, Calle Cuevas del Sol ("Caves of the Sun"), runs beneath a massive overhanging rock formation.

The world's most beautiful cities in winter 🧵

1. Rome, Italy 2. Prague, Czech Republic

Thread of the most surreal villages on Earth 🧵

1. Civita di Bagnoregio, Italy 2. Imerovigli, Santorini

Located north of Fira, the island's capital, this enchanting Greek village is home to just 469 permanent residents.

Perched on the caldera’s edge, it charms visitors with these unique paved paths.

Have you ever wondered why Florence's skyline looks so unique?

It’s not just the beauty of the Cathedral — it’s the result of an unwritten law that ensures Brunelleschi's dome remains the highest point in the city...

A short thread 🧵 When the Cathedral was completed in the 15th century, an unwritten prohibition was enforced: no new building could exceed the height of Brunelleschi's dome.

It may seem unbelievable, but this law has protected the city’s stunning skyline for centuries.

Thread of the most beautiful fountains in Rome

1. The majestic Trevi Fountain 2. Quattro Fiumi Fountain

Designed in 1651 by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, the "Fountain of the Four Rivers" features sculptures symbolizing the river gods of the Danube (Europe), Rio de la Plata (America), Nile (Africa), and Ganges (Asia).

Thread of photos by Hugo Suissas that show you the world from a different perspective 🧵

1. Special light in Lisbon 2. Checkmate

Thread of hyperrealistic paintings that look like photographs 🧵

1. Johannes Wessmark 2. Leng Jun, a highly acclaimed contemporary artist, creates portraits that are considered some of the most realistic in the world.

Thread of ancient historical sites before and after excavation 🧵

1. Pyramid of the Sun, Teotihuacán 2. The Temple of Kukulcán, Chichen Itza

A heartwarming Christmas thread 🧵

1. Curtis Jenkins, an elementary school bus driver, asked all 70 kids on his daily route what they wanted for Christmas and got each of them a gift. 2. Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy

In 1977, Bing Crosby and David Bowie delivered one of the most beautiful Christmas duets of all time.

The world's most beautiful cities at Christmas

1. Tallinn, Estonia 2. Cologne, Germany

In the heart of Cologne, the Christmas market at the iconic Cathedral shines with hundreds of twinkling lights, a towering Christmas tree, and over 150 red-roofed huts filled with festive goods and treats.

The most beautiful Christmas trees on Earth

1. Italy has the world's largest Christmas tree The Christmas Tree of Gubbio, Italy, entered the Guinness World Records in 1991 as the world's largest.

Covering 130,000 m² with a height of 750m, it requires 800+ lights, 7,500m of cable, and 1,300 hours of work yearly.

Solar panels power its energy-saving LED lights.

Thread of the world's most beautiful towns and villages at Christmas 🧵

1. Locorotondo, Italy 2. Zermatt, Switzerland

The Gornergrat train makes its way back to the village, with the breathtaking Matterhorn towering in the background.

Biomimicry: the art of imitating nature 🧵

1. B-2 Bomber and a Peregrine Falcon 2. The design of the 500 Series Shinkansen high-speed train mimics the beak of a Kingfisher bird to improve aerodynamics.

Using biomimicry, its kingfisher-inspired front reduced energy consumption by 15%, increased speed by 10%, lowered noise, and improved passenger comfort.

The most beautiful medieval cities on Earth 🧵

1. Siena, Italy 2. Bologna, Italy, has one of the best-preserved medieval historical city centers in the world.

Once among Europe's largest cities, it is known as the "Manhattan of the Middle Ages" for its tower-filled skyline. Today, only 30 of the original 100 towers remain standing.

The most beautiful roads on Earth 🧵

1. Sword road, Iceland 2. The Atlantic Road, Norway

Often referred to as "the most beautiful journey in the world", this road winds like a graceful sea serpent across eight bridges, connecting Kårvåg on Averøya to Vevang on the mainland.

Thread of surreal archaeological discoveries 🧵

1. Dubbed the "flying carpet," this Roman mosaic found in Antakya, Turkey, was so masterfully crafted that it retained its intricate design despite the wave-like distortions caused by earthquakes. 2. Colossal Olmec stone heads

The Olmecs, Mesoamerica’s first major civilization, are thought to have flourished in Veracruz and Tabasco from 1200 to 400 BC, vanishing mysteriously in the 4th century BC.