You Won't Believe These Astounding Nature Photos Are Real

Furry Friends

While this picture is very sweet, we specifically advise not to approach a mother polar bear with her cubs unless you want to end up in the hospital. This photo was taken during the Soviet era in the easternmost part of Russia, the Chukchi Peninsula. A Soviet soldier can be seen here handing the bear a can of condensed milk.

Pyramids of Giza

The Milky Way serves as a beautiful backdrop to the Giza pyramid complex. Ancient Egyptians buried their pharaohs in the pyramids; they associated our solar system's galaxy with fertility, believing the image above was a pool of cow's milk flowing from their cow goddess, Bat. The pyramids' locations correspond to Orion's Belt, which is part of the Orion constellation associated with the Egyptian god of afterlife and rebirth, Osiris.

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The More You Know

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  • Saint Patrick's Day began as a "feast day". To honor him, Christians could put aside their Lenten restrictions on food and alcohol consumption, which is why excessive drinking has become linked to the celebration.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.