Did you know that the world's largest desert isn't the Sahara? The biggest deserted landscapes are actually the cold ones: located in Antarctica and the Arctic. About 20,000 years ago, the Sahara was actually one big oasis. Now its boundaries are expanding: since the 1920s, the Sahara is considered to have grown by over 10%. Let's find out how this process can affect the world.

On the eastern edge of the Sahara Desert, researchers found a mysterious stone circle. It’s kind of like Africa’s version of Stonehenge, but possibly even older. This thing might be a message from before written language even existed. We’re talking about people who used stones to track the stars and mark time thousands of years ago. It shows just how advanced ancient humans really were, even in one of the harshest places on Earth. If you're into ancient mysteries and mind-blowing discoveries, you’ve got to hear this story! Credit: Lye-leaching Stone at America's Stonehenge: By Richard Haddad, CC BY 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... , https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Hot Desert Biome – Terrain: By artfromheath, CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..., https://skfb.ly/oEZoo New evidence for Neolithic occupation in north-west Arabia: By tandfonline.com, https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/figur... CC BY-SA 3.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... : Megaliths Aswan Nubia museum: By Raymbetz, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Calendar aswan: By Raymbetz, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... CC BY-SA 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Ringheiligtum Pömmelte: By Michael Deutsch, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Carnac Alignement de Kermario: By Zairon, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD... Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: / brightplanet Instagram: / brightside.official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of... Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This video is made for entertainment purposes. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, safety and reliability. Any action you take upon the information in this video is strictly at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any damages or losses. It is the viewer's responsibility to use judgement, care and precaution if you plan to replicate.

Beneath the bustling streets of Edinburgh, Scotland, lies a secret world known as the "Edinburgh Vaults." These hidden chambers are tucked away beneath the arches of the South Bridge, a massive 19th-century structure towering over the city's historic Old Town. Originally constructed in the late 18th century, the Vaults served as storage spaces and workshops for local merchants before falling into neglect. Over time, they became a refuge for outlaws, wanderers, and the city's most impoverished residents. Nowadays, the Edinburgh Vaults draw in curious tourists eager to delve into the city's past as they wander through the underground passageways. Credit: CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Railroad station: Aigars Mahinovs from Riga, Latvia - https://flic.kr/p/Qpe4b, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Ghost Hunter Tour: Shadowgate from Novara, ITALY - https://flic.kr/p/2STHRN, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Cowgate passes under A7 South Bridge, Edinburgh: Robin Webster, CC BY-SA 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..., https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Edinburgh valuts: Kjetil Bjørnsrud, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Vodní kolo: Eva Haunerová, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Jeangagnon: Cours Mont-Royal 15, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Cours Mont-Royal, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Cours Mont-Royal, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Underground City, Montréal: Martin Cígler, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Underground City: Bohemian Baltimore, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Montreal Underground City: Deror_avi, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi... Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD... Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: / brightside Instagram: / brightside.official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of... Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me

Prehistoric animals were so wild, they’d fit right into a sci-fi movie! The Therizinosaurus had massive claws that looked like something from an alien invader—perfect for scaring off predators. Then there was the Anomalocaris, a shrimp-like creature with big, bulging eyes and spiky appendages that made it look more alien than oceanic. The Quetzalcoatlus was a flying reptile the size of a small plane, soaring through the skies like something straight out of another world. Don’t forget the Opabinia, with five eyes and a weird grabber nose—it’s like nature got super creative. These ancient creatures remind us that Earth’s history is filled with beings as strange and fascinating as anything from outer space!

Mount Kailash remains one of the greatest climbing mysteries, with all attempts by experienced mountaineers ending in failure. The mountain's ever-changing position disorients climbers, and mysterious blockages often appear on the paths. According to Tibetan folklore, an 11th-century Buddhist monk named Milarepa is the only person to have ever reached the summit. After his successful climb, Milarepa warned others not to attempt the ascent. Since then, no one else has been able to conquer Mount Kailash. Credit: CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Reinhold Messner Foto 1: By GianAngelo Pistoia, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Shifting sands: By R Boed, https://flic.kr/p/dKqDfr Olduvai Gorge: By R Boed, https://flic.kr/p/dKqE8v Olduvai Gorge 2: By R Boed, https://flic.kr/p/dKw8hb Ball's Pyramid and Wheatsheaf Island: By Martin7d2, https://flic.kr/p/P6AMtr Ball's Pyramid: By Martin7d2, https://flic.kr/p/N8xn8U CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Linze, Zhangye, Gansu, China: By Han Lei, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... Lord Howe Island stick insect: By Granitethighs, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Mount Kailash: By Jean-Marie Hullot, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... Reinhold Messner: By Ptolusque, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... Balls Pyramid near Lord Howe Island: By JillBBruce, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... Balls Pyramid: By PotMart18, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Bohol Hills: By Vyacheslav Argenberg/http://www.vascoplanet.com/, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... CC BY 2.5 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Kailash north: By I, Ondřej Žváček, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index... Animation is created by Bright Side. #brightside ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD... Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: / brightside Instagram: / brightside.official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of... Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me

For a while, people were freaking out over what looked like a giant doorway carved into Antarctica’s icy cliffs. Some thought it was an entrance to a secret base, while others guessed aliens might be involved. But scientists finally solved the mystery—it turns out it’s just a natural rock formation, shaped by cracks and erosion over time. The angle of sunlight and shadows made it look way more dramatic than it actually is. So, no hidden bunkers or UFO landing sites, just Mother Nature doing her thing. Still, Antarctica keeps surprising us with wild discoveries, so who knows what’s next? Are you ready to challenge your mind? Test your knowledge on everything from Earth to outer space with Bright Side: Quiz! https://linktr.ee/brightsidequiz With over 2,000 questions, 4 exciting modes, and local multiplayer for up to 4 players, this game is designed to keep you on your toes and bring endless fun. 🧠 Modes you’ll love: Watch & Learn: Visual questions based on exciting videos! Campaign: Explore different regions of our planet with exciting chapters! Quick Play: Enjoy a custom quiz with your own difficulty! Tournament: Compete head-to-head with friends and family for the title of Quiz Master! Knowledge is power – Play now on PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch. Who will earn the ultimate title? Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD... Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: / brightside Instagram: / brightside.official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of... Telegram: https://t.me/bright_side_official Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This video is made for entertainment purposes. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, safety and reliability. Any action you take upon the information in this video is strictly at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any damages or losses. It is the viewer's responsibility to use judgement, care and precaution if you plan to replicate.