In 1960, David Latimer planted a tiny garden inside of a large glass bottle and sealed it shut. He opened the bottle 12 years later in 1972 to add some water and then sealed it for good. The self contained ecosystem has flourished for nearly 60 years. The garden is a perfectly balanced and self-sufficient ecosystem. Bacteria in the compost eats the dead plants & breaks down the oxygen that is released by the plants, turning it into carbon dioxide, needed for photosynthesis. A microcosm of earth.

When sperm whales need a nap, they take a deep breath, dive down about 45 feet and arrange themselves into perfectly-level, vertical patterns. They sleep sound and still for up to two hours at a time between breaths, in pods of 5 or 6 whales, presumably for protection. No one knew whales slept vertically until a 2008 study documented the behavior. And no one captured really good photography of it in the wild until 2017. 📸 Patrick Dykstra Visit for more - https://Wildplanetexplorer.com #whales

The Story of Yasuke: The Black Samurai. Yasuke was a man of African origin who arrived in #Japan in the 16th century. He is said to have been brought by a Jesuit missionary, and his imposing presence and skills quickly caught the attention of Oda Nobunaga, one of the most powerful daimyo of the time. Yasuke became his bodyguard & a respected samurai. Yasuke excelled in battle and was known for his loyalty. His story is a symbol of the plurality and cultural impact that existed in Japan #history

Yes, these are real medieval dog names @GettyMuseum #dogs #dognames #medieval #museums