Which glowing sea creature is breathtaking but can deliver a painful, sometimes deadly sting?
Starfish
Pufferfish
Seahorse
Jellyfish
The Italian island of Capri has a gorgeous cave called the Blue Grotto, but ancient Romans believed it was:
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A treasure cave
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Haunted by sea demons
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A healing sanctuary
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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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Victoria Falls
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Angel Falls
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Iguazu 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 has constant sandstorms
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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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Morel
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Porcini
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Fly Agaric
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Shiitake
Which beautiful mountain is nicknamed the “Killer Mountain” due to its deadly climbing record?
Everest
Nanga Parbat
Mont Blanc
K2
The Northern Lights Aurora Borealis look magical, but in ancient times they were believed to be:
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Angels dancing
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Gods celebrating
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Spirits of the dead
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Alien signals
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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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A giant tsunami
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Freezing temperatures
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Shutting down European air travel
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Sinkholes
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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Reddening the cheeks
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Darkening the lips
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Thickening the hair
Which South American butterfly is admired for its shimmering blue wings but is considered a bad omen in local folklore?
Blue Morpho
Painted Lady
Glasswing
Monarch
