📍White sand lake, Pamir plateau, Kashgar region, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Prefecture - China 🇨🇳
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📍Refuge des Cosmiques, Chamonix-Mont-Blan - France 🇫🇷
📸 martin_masson">Martin Masson
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An intriguing fact about nature in Burkina Faso is the presence of the sacred crocodile pond in Sabou, located near the capital Ouagadougou. According to local legend, a village chief got lost in the savannah and, to quench his thirst, was helped by a crocodile that moistened his lips with the tip of its tail. From that moment on, the crocodiles in this pond have been considered sacred and protected by the local community. 🐊
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An intriguing fact about the ocean floor is the discovery of mysterious holes along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, about 2,500 meters deep, north of the Azores. Observed during a NOAA mission, these perfectly aligned holes have sparked interest among scientists and the public. Their origins remain unknown, with some researchers suggesting they may be created by organisms disturbing the sediment or by marine animals burrowing into the sea floor. This phenomenon highlights our limited understanding of ocean ecosystems and the mysteries hidden in their depths. 🌊
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