These Bizarre Phenomenons Prove That Reality Is Stranger Than Fiction

Think Pink

Several species of salt-loving bacteria and Dunaliella algae were found in the water, but scientists learned that a single species of bacterium called Salinibacter ruber made up 33% of the collected DNA. It is believed that this bacteria is responsible for the color of these pink lakes instead of microalgae. Fortunately, Lake Hillier is also safe for swimming. Imagine the photo ops in this milky, strawberry-colored body of water!

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