15 Funny-Shaped Fruits And Vegetables That Forgot How To Be Plants

You’d think that a carrot is a carrot is a carrot, but that’s just not the case – some carrots are just carrots, and others are also intergalactic superheroes. And we’ve got a series of amazing fruits and vegetables here to prove it.

In truth, there is quite a variety of reasons for which a fruit or vegetable can grow into weird shapes. The most common is damage/scar tissue. If some part of the fruit or vegetable is scarred, especially during its earliest growing stages, this can slow the growth in that area and cause it to deform the rest of the plant. In the case of root vegetables, inconsistent soil fertilization can also cause strange growth – carrots, for example, can branch out and grow arms into surrounding pockets of manure.

Fruits can often be forced to grow into certain desired shapes, although no artificially shaped fruits are shown here. By enclosing them into glass forms, tree and vine fruits can be forced to grow into squares, stars, hearts or any other form. Some farmers even grow pears that look like Buddha!

Father Carries His Disabled Son 18 Miles To School Every Day

A parent’s devotion to their children can sometimes be one of the strongest natural forces in the world, and Yu Xukang, a proud and loving father in Yibin county in China, is no exception. Every day, he travels a total of 18 miles to ensure that Xiao Qiang, his disabled 12-year-old son, can go to school.

Xukang’s day begins at 5 A.M., when he wakes up to make the day’s lunch for his son, Qiang. He then carries his son 4.5 mi (7.2 km) to the nearest school that would accommodate him and walks back home to work, making the same trip again to pick him up and take him home.

Qiang cannot make the trip because his legs and arms are twisted. ‘My son with his disabilities is not in a position to walk on his own and it also means that he can’t ride a bike,” explains Xukang. “Despite being 12 he’s just 90 cm tall. But I am proud of the fact that he is already top of his class and I know he will achieve great things. My dream is that he will go to college… I know that my son is physically disabled but there is nothing wrong with his mind.”

To Sua Ocean Trench in Samoa

The independent state of Samoa, is an island nation located in the South Pacific. Formally know as Western Samoa, it become independence from New Zealand in 1962, The two main island of Samoa are Upolu and Savai'i one of the biggest islands in Polynesia.

To Sua Ocean Treach is a beautiful swimming and tourist spot located in Lotofaga village, on the south coast of Upolu island. To Sua Ocean Treach is a real heaven which is existing on earth, To Sua mean "Great Blue Hole" is actual big hole. This big hole lake was formed in the crater of an extinct volcano, with surrounding by thick wall of rain-forest and the ruins of land has left the depth of 30 meters and forming a giant hole, which is connects with the ocean though the lava tube canals. The site is surrounded by beautiful and colorful natural gardens, which makes for an ideal holiday destination for nature enthusiasts. 

Rock Cave Restaurant | Cova d'en Xoroi

One of the most popular destinations on the island of Menorca — cave Cova d'en Xoroi,  Which is located in the town of Cala'n Porter, inside the cliffs towering above the sea. Touched by history and always washed by the sea, this is a cave dug in mythology, full of corners waiting to be discovered. The place developed as a restaurant and bar, visitors can have an aperitif at any time of day and night, in an unparalleled natural sitting, decorate by quality of services.

Cova d'en Xoroi is an observation spot of staggering view, where one can contemplate the sunrise, sunset, moon and stars. The selection of best cocktails, impeccable service and ambient music providing an optimal atmosphere, the restaurant ensure a great visitor's experience. The dance club is available in weekend.

San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, Spain | Stepping Stone

San Juan de Gaztelugatxe is an islet on the coast of Biscay belonging to the municipality of Bermeo, in Basque Country, Spain. It is connected to the mainland by a man-made bridge.On the top of the island stand a hermitage the named called Gaztellugatexek Doniene ins Basque, dedicated to John the Baptist, that date from the 10th century, although discoveries indicates that the date might be the 9th century.
The hermitage is accessed by a narrow path, crossing the solid stone bridge, and going up 237 steps, nobody really knows how many exactly According to legend, after the slightly strenuous climb to the top of the crag one should ring the bell three times and make a wish.   The best season to visit are spring and autumn, to enjoy the peace of the setting, as summer s are typically crowded. Etymologically the word Gaztelugatxe comes from the Baxque gaztelu = " castel" and aitz = "rock" or "crag", forming "crag of the castle". Another possible translation of gatxe is bad this would means "bad castle".

The small church, which is usually closed, dates from the 10th century and seems to have come from the Knights Templar. In the year 1053 it was donated, by don Inigo Lopez Lord of Biscay, to the monastery of San Juan de la Pena Near Jaca in Huesca. Medieval burials from the night and twelfth centuries have been found on the esplanade and in the hermitage. In 1593 it was attacked and sacked by Francis Drake. Among other incidents, it has caught fire several times. On November 10. 1978, it was destroyed in one such fire. Tow years later, on June 24, 1980 it was re-inaugurated. The hermitage belongs to the parish of San Pelayo in Bakio. the hermitage also houses votive offerings from sailors who survived shipwrecks.