Which glowing sea creature is breathtaking but can deliver a painful, sometimes deadly sting?
Seahorse
Jellyfish
Starfish
Pufferfish
The Italian island of Capri has a gorgeous cave called the Blue Grotto, but ancient Romans believed it was:
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A healing sanctuary
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Haunted by sea demons
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A treasure cave
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A portal to Atlantis
Which waterfall on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe is called “The Smoke That Thunders” because of its frightening roar?
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Niagara Falls
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Angel Falls
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Iguazu Falls
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Victoria Falls
The Danakil Depression in Ethiopia is colorful and otherworldly, but it’s scary because:
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It rains acid
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It’s full of venomous snakes
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It’s one of the hottest, most toxic places on Earth
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It has constant sandstorms
Which toxic but beautiful mushroom is often depicted in fairy tales with red caps and white spots?
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Shiitake
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Fly Agaric
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Porcini
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Morel
Which beautiful mountain is nicknamed the “Killer Mountain” due to its deadly climbing record?
Mont Blanc
Everest
Nanga Parbat
K2
The Northern Lights Aurora Borealis look magical, but in ancient times they were believed to be:
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Spirits of the dead
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Flames from the underworld
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Gods celebrating
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Angels dancing
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Alien signals
The Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajökull erupted in 2010, creating stunning ash clouds but also:
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Freezing temperatures
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Sinkholes
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Shutting down European air travel
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A giant tsunami
The infamous Belladonna plant was once used in cosmetics to make eyes look more beautiful, but its effect was:
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Whitening the skin
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Enlarging pupils while risking blindness
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Thickening the hair
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Reddening the cheeks
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Darkening the lips
Which South American butterfly is admired for its shimmering blue wings but is considered a bad omen in local folklore?
Painted Lady
Glasswing
Monarch
Blue Morpho
