Terra Marvels
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@terramarvels.bsky.social
· Jan 30
Fascinated by the world around you? Join us as we explore the tales etched in landscapes, woven through traditions, and brought to life by incredible wildlife. Discover the stories that shape our world!
Celebration, Florida: Disney's vision of community living! 🏰 Founded in 1994 by Disney Company, not Mickey. First residents arrived in 1996. Disney sold downtown in 2004. With 9,923 residents (2019), it's a unique experiment in New Urbanism. A real-life fairytale town! #AtlasAbsurdities
June 17, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Celebration, Florida: Disney's vision of community living! 🏰 Founded in 1994 by Disney Company, not Mickey. First residents arrived in 1996. Disney sold downtown in 2004. With 9,923 residents (2019), it's a unique experiment in New Urbanism. A real-life fairytale town! #AtlasAbsurdities
Hygiene, Colorado: Clean living at its finest! 🧼 Named after an 1881 sanitarium for TB patients, this town was originally called Pella. Rev. Flory's "Hygienic House" treated patients with mountain air & mineral water. Now a small community with a squeaky-clean name! #AtlasAbsurdities
June 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Hygiene, Colorado: Clean living at its finest! 🧼 Named after an 1881 sanitarium for TB patients, this town was originally called Pella. Rev. Flory's "Hygienic House" treated patients with mountain air & mineral water. Now a small community with a squeaky-clean name! #AtlasAbsurdities
Darling, South Africa: Sweetheart, you'll fall in love with this town! 💕 Founded in 1853 and named after Lt. Governor Charles Henry Darling. Famous for its wildflowers and annual Wildflower Show in September. Home to Evita se Perron cabaret venue. A blooming quirky delight! #AtlasAbsurdities
June 3, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Darling, South Africa: Sweetheart, you'll fall in love with this town! 💕 Founded in 1853 and named after Lt. Governor Charles Henry Darling. Famous for its wildflowers and annual Wildflower Show in September. Home to Evita se Perron cabaret venue. A blooming quirky delight! #AtlasAbsurdities
Kill, Ireland: Don't worry, it's not deadly! 💀 From Irish "an Chill," meaning "church." In County Kildare, population 3,818 (2022). Once a Dublin-Kilcullen turnpike stop, now a commuter town. Killing it in the name game! #AtlasAbsurdities
May 23, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Kill, Ireland: Don't worry, it's not deadly! 💀 From Irish "an Chill," meaning "church." In County Kildare, population 3,818 (2022). Once a Dublin-Kilcullen turnpike stop, now a commuter town. Killing it in the name game! #AtlasAbsurdities
It's World Bee Day! 🐝 These tiny pollinators are vital for our food security and biodiversity. Did you know that about 75% of global crops benefit to some extent from animal pollination, with bees playing a crucial role? Plant bee-friendly flowers, avoid pesticides, and support local beekeepers.
May 20, 2025 at 2:12 PM
It's World Bee Day! 🐝 These tiny pollinators are vital for our food security and biodiversity. Did you know that about 75% of global crops benefit to some extent from animal pollination, with bees playing a crucial role? Plant bee-friendly flowers, avoid pesticides, and support local beekeepers.
Condom, France: No need to blush! 😳 This town's name comes from Gaulish "Condatomagos," meaning "market of confluence." Once home to a condom museum (1995-2005), it's now known for Armagnac and a Hollywood-style sign. Still a rubber match for quirky place names! #AtlasAbsurdities
May 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Condom, France: No need to blush! 😳 This town's name comes from Gaulish "Condatomagos," meaning "market of confluence." Once home to a condom museum (1995-2005), it's now known for Armagnac and a Hollywood-style sign. Still a rubber match for quirky place names! #AtlasAbsurdities
Today is World Migratory Bird Day! 🐦 These incredible travelers connect ecosystems across the globe. Fun fact: Arctic Terns fly 44,000 miles annually! Let's protect their habitats. Share your favorite bird sighting! #WorldMigratoryBirdDay
May 10, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Today is World Migratory Bird Day! 🐦 These incredible travelers connect ecosystems across the globe. Fun fact: Arctic Terns fly 44,000 miles annually! Let's protect their habitats. Share your favorite bird sighting! #WorldMigratoryBirdDay
Anus, France: Don't be cheeky—this Burgundy village isn't pronounced how you think! 😉 With a name dating to at least 1600s, it's spelled like the body part but pronounced differently. Road signs are often stolen due to its peculiar name. A locality with some real behind indeed! #AtlasAbsurdities
May 8, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Anus, France: Don't be cheeky—this Burgundy village isn't pronounced how you think! 😉 With a name dating to at least 1600s, it's spelled like the body part but pronounced differently. Road signs are often stolen due to its peculiar name. A locality with some real behind indeed! #AtlasAbsurdities
Useless Loop, Australia: Not so useless! This closed company town in Shark Bay, WA, houses a thriving solar salt operation. Named "Havre Inutile" (useless harbor) by a French explorer, it now produces world-class salt. No public access, but definitely Australia's saltiest names! #AtlasAbsurdities
April 29, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Useless Loop, Australia: Not so useless! This closed company town in Shark Bay, WA, houses a thriving solar salt operation. Named "Havre Inutile" (useless harbor) by a French explorer, it now produces world-class salt. No public access, but definitely Australia's saltiest names! #AtlasAbsurdities
Chicken, Alaska: Gold rush relic with a quirky name! 🐔 Despite popular belief, it wasn't named because miners couldn't spell 'ptarmigan'. Likely named after Chicken Creek, where gold nuggets were the size of chicken feed. Still an eggcellent conversation starter! #AtlasAbsurdities
April 25, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Chicken, Alaska: Gold rush relic with a quirky name! 🐔 Despite popular belief, it wasn't named because miners couldn't spell 'ptarmigan'. Likely named after Chicken Creek, where gold nuggets were the size of chicken feed. Still an eggcellent conversation starter! #AtlasAbsurdities
Some places take your breath away—others remind you to give it back. Today, we honor the landscapes that ground us, the wildlife that humbles us, and the cultures that show us how to live in harmony with the Earth. 🌱
#TerraMarvels #EarthDay
#TerraMarvels #EarthDay
April 22, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Some places take your breath away—others remind you to give it back. Today, we honor the landscapes that ground us, the wildlife that humbles us, and the cultures that show us how to live in harmony with the Earth. 🌱
#TerraMarvels #EarthDay
#TerraMarvels #EarthDay
Intercourse, PA: Not what you think! 😉 This Amish Country town's name has multiple origin theories: intersecting roads, an old racetrack, or community fellowship. Founded in 1754, renamed in 1814. Quite the conversation starter in Lancaster County! #AtlasAbsurdities
April 14, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Intercourse, PA: Not what you think! 😉 This Amish Country town's name has multiple origin theories: intersecting roads, an old racetrack, or community fellowship. Founded in 1754, renamed in 1814. Quite the conversation starter in Lancaster County! #AtlasAbsurdities
Why, Arizona: Y, you ask? Y not! 🤔 This quirky town got its name from a Y-shaped intersection of State Routes 85 and 86. Locals wanted to call it "Y," but Arizona law required at least 3 letters for town names. So, they added "Wh." Talk about taking a letter to the next level! #AtlasAbsurdities
April 10, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Why, Arizona: Y, you ask? Y not! 🤔 This quirky town got its name from a Y-shaped intersection of State Routes 85 and 86. Locals wanted to call it "Y," but Arizona law required at least 3 letters for town names. So, they added "Wh." Talk about taking a letter to the next level! #AtlasAbsurdities
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Good morning. It's hump(back) day. Deep breaths...
A humpback whale breaching on a misty October morning in Queen Charlotte Strait, BC. 🐳
#humpback #humpbackwhale #whale #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #naturephotography #photography
A humpback whale breaching on a misty October morning in Queen Charlotte Strait, BC. 🐳
#humpback #humpbackwhale #whale #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #naturephotography #photography
April 9, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Good morning. It's hump(back) day. Deep breaths...
A humpback whale breaching on a misty October morning in Queen Charlotte Strait, BC. 🐳
#humpback #humpbackwhale #whale #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #naturephotography #photography
A humpback whale breaching on a misty October morning in Queen Charlotte Strait, BC. 🐳
#humpback #humpbackwhale #whale #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #naturephotography #photography
Today is World Aquatic Animal Day! Let's celebrate the incredible creatures that inhabit our oceans, rivers, and lakes. From whales to tiny plankton, each plays a vital role in our planet's health. Let's take action to protect them.
April 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Today is World Aquatic Animal Day! Let's celebrate the incredible creatures that inhabit our oceans, rivers, and lakes. From whales to tiny plankton, each plays a vital role in our planet's health. Let's take action to protect them.
Santa Claus, Indiana: Ho-ho-hold on! 🎅 Founded in 1854 as Santa Fe, renamed in 1856 when applying for a post office. Now home to year-round Christmas attractions, seasonal holiday events, & a famous postmark. Santa's Elves answer children's letters each December. ZIP code 47579! #AtlasAbsurdities
March 28, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Santa Claus, Indiana: Ho-ho-hold on! 🎅 Founded in 1854 as Santa Fe, renamed in 1856 when applying for a post office. Now home to year-round Christmas attractions, seasonal holiday events, & a famous postmark. Santa's Elves answer children's letters each December. ZIP code 47579! #AtlasAbsurdities
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Our mountains and glaciers are at risk from climate disruption and unsustainable practices.
We must act now to conserve these vital resources for future generations.
Learn how in the new #WorldWaterReport: www.unesco.org/reports/wwdr...
We must act now to conserve these vital resources for future generations.
Learn how in the new #WorldWaterReport: www.unesco.org/reports/wwdr...
March 27, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Our mountains and glaciers are at risk from climate disruption and unsustainable practices.
We must act now to conserve these vital resources for future generations.
Learn how in the new #WorldWaterReport: www.unesco.org/reports/wwdr...
We must act now to conserve these vital resources for future generations.
Learn how in the new #WorldWaterReport: www.unesco.org/reports/wwdr...
This week marks two significant observances: the inaugural World Day for Glaciers on March 21 and World Water Day on March 22.These days highlight the critical role glaciers play in our planet's freshwater systems.
March 22, 2025 at 11:29 PM
This week marks two significant observances: the inaugural World Day for Glaciers on March 21 and World Water Day on March 22.These days highlight the critical role glaciers play in our planet's freshwater systems.
It's World Water Day! 💧 Did you know 1 in 4 people lack access to safe water? Let's take action: turn off taps, fix leaks, and support water conservation efforts. Every drop counts in securing our planet's most precious resource. Share your water-saving tips! #WorldWaterDay
March 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
It's World Water Day! 💧 Did you know 1 in 4 people lack access to safe water? Let's take action: turn off taps, fix leaks, and support water conservation efforts. Every drop counts in securing our planet's most precious resource. Share your water-saving tips! #WorldWaterDay
Glaciers hold the world’s freshwater—but they’re melting faster than ever. Since 1975, we've lost 9,000 gigatons of ice. On this first #WorldGlacierDay, we’re reminded: protecting them means protecting life. ❄️🌍 #GlacierPreservation t.ly/yMBn9
World Day for Glaciers | United Nations
World Day for Glaciers is an opportunity to raise global awareness about the critical role of glaciers, snow and ice in the climate system and the hydrological cycle, and the economic, social and envi...
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March 21, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Glaciers hold the world’s freshwater—but they’re melting faster than ever. Since 1975, we've lost 9,000 gigatons of ice. On this first #WorldGlacierDay, we’re reminded: protecting them means protecting life. ❄️🌍 #GlacierPreservation t.ly/yMBn9
Happy International Day of Forests! This year's theme: 'Forests and Foods.' Forests are crucial for food security, nutrition, and livelihoods. Let's celebrate their importance and work together to protect these vital ecosystems. #ForestDay
March 21, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Happy International Day of Forests! This year's theme: 'Forests and Foods.' Forests are crucial for food security, nutrition, and livelihoods. Let's celebrate their importance and work together to protect these vital ecosystems. #ForestDay
Did you know dolphins have unique whistles, much like names, to identify themselves? These "signature whistles" are vital for social interactions and maintaining group cohesion. Isn't marine life communication fascinating?
March 20, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Did you know dolphins have unique whistles, much like names, to identify themselves? These "signature whistles" are vital for social interactions and maintaining group cohesion. Isn't marine life communication fascinating?
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#WorldHeritage glaciers are retreating at an alarming rate, losing an average of 58 billion tonnes of ice every year.
Urgent action is needed to protect these irreplaceable ecosystems.
21 March is #WorldGlaciersDay: www.un-glaciers.org/en/world-day... #IYGP #Glaciers2025
Urgent action is needed to protect these irreplaceable ecosystems.
21 March is #WorldGlaciersDay: www.un-glaciers.org/en/world-day... #IYGP #Glaciers2025
March 20, 2025 at 5:28 PM
#WorldHeritage glaciers are retreating at an alarming rate, losing an average of 58 billion tonnes of ice every year.
Urgent action is needed to protect these irreplaceable ecosystems.
21 March is #WorldGlaciersDay: www.un-glaciers.org/en/world-day... #IYGP #Glaciers2025
Urgent action is needed to protect these irreplaceable ecosystems.
21 March is #WorldGlaciersDay: www.un-glaciers.org/en/world-day... #IYGP #Glaciers2025
Spring awakens! As March blooms, let's cherish the beauty of nature. Where's your favorite spot to soak in the beauty of the season? NatureInBloom
March 18, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Spring awakens! As March blooms, let's cherish the beauty of nature. Where's your favorite spot to soak in the beauty of the season? NatureInBloom
Accident, Maryland 🇺🇸 Named after a land survey coincidence, not a mishap! In 1774, two surveyors claimed the same plot "by accident." The town embraced this quirky origin. Home to the historic Drane House (oldest in Garrett County) and a charming rural community. #AtlasAbsurdities
March 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Accident, Maryland 🇺🇸 Named after a land survey coincidence, not a mishap! In 1774, two surveyors claimed the same plot "by accident." The town embraced this quirky origin. Home to the historic Drane House (oldest in Garrett County) and a charming rural community. #AtlasAbsurdities