crop circle

A crop circle is a sizable pattern created by the flattening of a crop such as wheat, barley, rye, maize, or rapeseed. Crop circles are also referred to as crop formations, because they are not always circular in shape. The documented cases have substantially increased from the 1970s to current times. In 1991, two hoaxers claimed authorship of many circles throughout England.

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Amazing underwater ‘crop circles’ – made by Japanese puffer fish

Tue, Sep 25, 2012

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These intricate patterns are not only stunningly beautiful, they also serve a well defined purpose. Yoji Ookata is an underwater photographer who has spent over 50 years exploring oceanic depths and as you can guess, he’s seen quite a lot in his life. But even so, the intricate patterns which resemble the notorious ‘UFO [...]

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10 Amazing Sights Discovered Over Google Earth

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

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I’ve really loved the Google Earth/Maps technology ever since it’s been first rolled out by the Silicon Valley giant many years back. The prospect of having my own digital satellite right on my notebook’s display has been simply mind blowing, keeping me constantly fascinated by how easy it is for me to reach far away [...]

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