Accidentally, an inhabitant of Sri Lankan found unearthed Star sapphire cluster which was considered largest gem near his home in Ratnapura while a workmen was digging a well in his backyard. The Serendipity Sapphire cluster measures 2.5 million carats, or almost half a tonne. On the international market, it may be valued up to $100 million.
Although the day is observed all over the world, the day is celebrated with importance in 13 countries where the tiger population is high. The theme of the day is ‘Tiger will save”.
The name Tiger comes from the Greek word ‘tigris’ which originates from the Persian word and means arrow. Let’s find out some interesting and unknown facts about tigers.
Researchers from Ohio State University visited the Guliya ice cap in western China in 2015 to undertake study on climate change and microbiology in the area. It is located at a height of 22,000 feet above the sea. A few ice cubes were brought back from that excursion. All the old viruses have been detected in those icebergs, following careful investigation.
These Mangroves act as a buffer zone between land and water, protecting the land from coastal erosion. Its unique ecology is responsible for the beauty of the forest. In the sake of nature, it is vitally crucial to conserve this resource.
In the south-east, the night sky was abruptly lit up by a meteor. Meteors of this size are extremely rare. On social media, several footage of the incident were shared. In all of the videos, you can see light flashes. Several eyewitnesses reported seeing flashes of light as well as tremendous bangs of thunder.
