A Thread on Pyramids: Why did diverse cultures, separated by vast expanses of ocean and time, all choose this distinctive shape?

1. Insane perspective on just how immense The Great Pyramid of Giza is (Human for scale) 2. Chichen Itza when it was discovered vs. Present-day

Plots were hatched, weddings celebrated, important events occurred, and royal babies born..With castles, you are never short of fascinating things to talk about - A Thread

1. Hohenzollern Castle, Germany 2. Butrón Castle, Spain

A thread to put you in a good mood

1. A Texas dad sold off his business and built a $51 million amusement park for his disabled daughter with free admission for everyone with special needs. It has had over a million visitors, with one-third of its staff with special needs 2. It's like the angel shot for medical staff! This is wonderful

You might share a city with millions of other residents, and we all share a planet with millions of different species of animals. But if none of those facts make you 'Feel Small', take a look at this Thread

1. Lavender Field In Valensole, South Of France 2. Giant Groundsels, prehistoric plants found on Mt Kilimanjaro

We have only explored less than 10% of our world ocean. That means 90% of Earth's Underwater Realm Remains a Mystery - A Thread

1. Huge Humpback Whale Breaching Next to a Fishing Boat 2. Diver gets attacked by a swordfish at 220m (721 feet) below the surface.

Next-level thread to take your mind off things.

1. The contents of a single fire truck 2. Tom Brown, retired engineer, has saved around 1,200 types of apples from extinction over 25 years

This thread will make your day.

1. 23-year-old Tiago Rech was the only fan at his team's stadium in a game in 2012. In 2014 he became the club president and in 2020 they've won the FGF cup and classified for Copa do Brasil for the first time in the history of the club. 2. Every time DeAndre Hopkins scores, he finds his mom, who lost her sight 17 years ago and gives her the touchdown ball. One of the best traditions in sports.

Thread of people being total bros.

1. In 2005 Kevin Berthia went to the Golden Gate Bridge to end his life. He ended up talking about his life with officer Kevin Briggs for 92 min while on the edge of the bridge.

Officer Briggs saved more than 200 people from suicide. 2. A lady working concert security tries to stop a guy walking backstage, not realising its Lamb of God vocalist, Randy Blythe. He's a complete gentleman about it.

This thread will brighten up your day.

1. Fans didn't forget them.. 2. This is 7 yrs old Tom. One day he told his schoolmates that his uncle was Superman. Kids made fun of him and no one believed him. Then his mother made a call, and asked her brother-in-law to take him to school one day. And Henry Cavill, of course, was delighted to do so.

20 Pictures with Deep Meaning:

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Collection of interesting photos

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1. Nyakim Gatwech is a South Sudanese model who is known as the Queen of the Dark because of her very dark skin, a result of high levels of melanin. 2. Tom Brown, retired engineer, has saved around 1,200 types of apples from extinction over 25 years.

Japan: Where landscapes are poetry, kindness is an art, and discipline is a way of life.

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1. When you need help at a train station in Japan, customer service literally pops out of the wall. 2. Preserved Edo period neighborhood in Japan

Surprising Facts and Tiny Details That Make Movies Unforgettable

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1. Star Wars Episode I:The Phantom Menace. Model maker Michael Lynch created a mock crowd by cutting and painting 450,000 cotton swabs. To simulate cheering, filmmakers placed fans beneath the setup 2. The Matrix (1999) - When Neo and Morpheus visit The Oracle, the cameraman filming the doorknob reflection tried to hide as much as possible by covering himself with a coat and a tie matching Morpheus's outfit

Surprising Photos Of Young World Leaders Before They Became Big

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1. Joseph Stalin As A Young Man, 1902 2. Young Donald Trump In New York’s Military Academy

Get ready to feel small..!
This thread might trigger your megalophobia 🧵

1. The size of this flag flown on a spanish ship at the battle of Trafalgar (1805) 2. Entrance exam for an Art School in China

Unbelievably Detailed Hyper-Realistic Artworks

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1. Hyper realistic painting by Philipp Weber 2. Wet Hair by Johannes Wessmark (2019). Acrylic and oil on canvas.

A Captivating Thread of Illusions 🧵👇

1. This is how optical illusions deceive your mind.

Initially, you see two dogs and their owner, but then... 2. In the Berezka dance, women move with short steps, so short they seem to be floating!

Ancient Sports That Sound Made Up But Aren't

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1. ' Naumachia' , the Ancient Roman practice of filling a specialized coliseum basin full of water and forcing convicts to fight to the death in staged naval battles, complete with fully armed warships. 2. Mesoamerican ballgame combined soccer, tennis, and basketball, was played in giant stone arenas, had great social and ritual significance, and sometimes ended in human sacrifice.

Most Strangest Buildings around the World

You won't believe these bizarre and astonishing buildings actually exist!

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1. Wat Sam Phran Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand 2. Longaberger basket building in Newark, Ohio

Here are some of the most alien-looking landscapes our planet has to offer..👽

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1. Waitomo Glowworm Caves in New Zealand. 2. Vinicuna aka 'The Rainbow Mountain' in Peru.

Its colorful stripes of rose, gold, mint, and lavender are created from the mountain's mineral makeup and weathering over time

Earth's Fiery Heartbeat..

Over 80% of Earth's surface, including the sea floor and many mountains, originates from volcanic activity. These eruptions shape landscapes and break down to create the planet's most fertile soils.

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1. The eruption of Mt Etna in Italy 2. Eruption of Mount Ruang volcano, Indonesia