Have you ever seen square trees? They grow in a mysterious region called El Valle de Anton - near one of the largest inhabited dormant volcanoes in the world. The interior of their trunks are the same shape, with sharp edges, sometimes even at a perfect 90-degree angle. Located in Namibia is a tree that’s also weird in shape and pretty dangerous: the Bottle tree. Should you avoid visiting these places, or is it safe to approach these and other unique trees?

Here's an epic story of an incredibly lucky pilot. He was falling 18,000 feet but then the impossible saved his life. Let's find out what it was...

Many of us dream of flying to space. But how about entering outer space on a rocket plane twice? This is an incredible true story of Joseph Walker who flew to the edge of space. He dreamed of making the first-ever suborbital plane flight - and his dream came true. Despite all the risks of the X-15 program, the courageous pilot pushed the very limits of their piloting skills and physical health to master groundbreaking technology. Let's listen to this true story.

Bed bugs are incredibly hardy, able to live within any area that humans journey to. But do they have any other purpose in life, rather than annoying you? In fact, this insect holds no other purpose than contaminating your home. Some other common guests in people's homes are ants. Once they have found their objective, they will mark their journey with a pheromone leading to their nest, informing the entire colony of the buffet they located.

Around 80% of all animals on Earth are insects, and it's no wonder there are so many myths about them. Let’s see if you can guess whether these amazing insect facts were made-up or are real. Cockroaches can run on 2 legs just like humans. A full moon makes mosquitos bite 500% more active. Only male mosquitoes bite — does it sound real?

Before you jump into a nice refreshing pond on a hot summer day, remember you might run into the giant water bug. A nip from one of them is said to be some of the most painful injuries a human can suffer from bugs. Although they can be found around the world, they are especially common in North America. Their dark brown body mimics the leaves of the wetlands, so it's basically impossible to spot them from a distance. Let's learn what other dangerous insects might live in your part of the world!

Have you ever wondered why flies rub their limbs? Turns out, they just clean them, it’s this simple. But does it mean that flies are so clean it is safe to eat food after they land on it? First, remember that they spill out those juices onto your food, which is already gross enough. You also have to keep in mind that flies land everywhere, and it’s not always flowers but all the gross stuff as well. So, their limbs collect all the gems and microbes from those places, and you don't want those in your lunch! #brightside Find more information on the topic in this article: https://brightside.me/wonder-animals/... 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

Superheroes are not only found in movies. You don't need to go to other planets to be amazed by the variety of lifeforms. Some incredible superpowers already exist in the world. Evolution has a very rich imagination and, thanks to it, there are bugs that can leap the distance of 100 times their body length, flies that see everything around it, 360 degrees, and insects that can haul a load a thousand times its own weight! Have you ever heard of fishing spiders? It’s a hefty beast that can reach the size of your palm, and its name is not accidental: its favorite dish is fish. The spider catches its prey by diving underwater, but its actual superpower is the ability to run on its surface. And when the spider needs to go down, it just stops and dives. If these "superpowers" aren't enough to impress you, watch the video! We found insects that can make an unforgettable impression on you with their innate features.