Which glowing sea creature is breathtaking but can deliver a painful, sometimes deadly sting?
Seahorse
Jellyfish
Pufferfish
Starfish
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 portal to Atlantis
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A treasure cave
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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Iguazu Falls
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Angel 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 has constant sandstorms
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It’s full of venomous snakes
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It rains acid
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It’s one of the hottest, most toxic places on Earth
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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Morel
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Fly Agaric
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Porcini
Which beautiful mountain is nicknamed the “Killer Mountain” due to its deadly climbing record?
Nanga Parbat
Mont Blanc
K2
Everest
The Northern Lights Aurora Borealis look magical, but in ancient times they were believed to be:
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Alien signals
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Angels dancing
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Gods celebrating
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Spirits of the dead
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Flames from the underworld
The Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajökull erupted in 2010, creating stunning ash clouds but also:
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Shutting down European air travel
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Freezing temperatures
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Sinkholes
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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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Thickening the hair
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Whitening the skin
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Reddening the cheeks
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Enlarging pupils while risking blindness
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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
Monarch
Blue Morpho
Glasswing
