The Most Unexplainable Places on Earth

The island of Java, where the blue volcano is located, is the 13th largest island in the world. The volcano remains active, but has not had a full, magmatic eruption since 1817. The blue lava still spills out from time to time and is generally an easy site to see.

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The More You Know

  • During World War 2, a bear named Wotjek joined the Polish army. He carried ammunition and occasionally drank beer.
  • When a piece of bread is toasted, it's called the "Maillard reaction."
  • Nutella was invented during WWII, when an Italian pastry maker mixed hazelnuts into chocolate to extend his chocolate ration.
  • The youngest parents in the world were aged 8 and 9.
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