In this world of wonder and change, every moment is a breathtaking sight. We've selected 28 long-lived photos to take you through the wonders of nature and explore the unknown world.
1. In the bustling heart of Berlin, Germany, stands a massive glass fish tank with a 25-metre-high transparent elevator.
2. Las Vegas, a desert city, shines so brightly that it's impossible to take your eyes off it.
3. The coast of California is home to some of the largest oak trees with thick branches that can reach up to two meters in diameter, and some have survived for more than 600 years, witnessing countless historical changes.
4. Antarctica dipods are said to have a unique taste that is more like chicken than shrimp.
5. In the fierce gladiatorial battles of antelopes, their long sharp horns are like deadly weapons, which can pierce the body of their opponents at any time and decide the winner.
6. The African savannah and Mount Kilimanjaro sit side by side, and at first glance, the mountain is as illusory and mysterious as a mirage.
7. In 1884, Thomas Stevens set out from San Francisco on a biking through the Americas, Europe, and Asia, and after a two-year arduous trek, he finally managed to reach Tokyo, creating an immortal legend.
8. A beautiful woman stands in front of an old plane and captures this special moment. In the photo, she has a bright smile that contrasts sharply with the plane behind her.
9. This is a publicly available image depicting a Vietnamese female soldier. She wore an American-style combat uniform and was part of the U.S.-backed South Vietnamese Army.
In the Soviet Union in the 60s and 80s of the twentieth century, more than 4.5 million women chose abortion every year. According to statistics, the population loss due to abortion during this period was more severe than the population loss in the world war. In the small clinic pictured, women are waiting for abortions, while female nurses busily move from room to room.
11. This photo shows the USS Independence (CVL-22) after its operation at the Bikini Atoll Crossroads. Despite suffering severe damage during a nuclear weapons test, she stubbornly stood tall on the surface of the water until it sank on its own in 1951.
12. New Zealanders have transformed a station wagon into a space shuttle called Endeavour, whose rocket engine thrust is said to be immeasurable by conventional means, demonstrating the boundless creativity and ingenuity of human beings.
13. Russian Orthodox Christians are baptized in the icy waters of the river, which is an expression of devotion. The icy water of the river made them feel rejuvenated and reborn.
14. At stations in Japan, customer service staff are always on hand to assist passengers. They are hidden in a small room behind the ATM so that they can be present and solve the problem in time when elderly travelers have problems with the use of electronic devices.
15. Scientists hold a basketball covered in Vantablack, the world's blackest substance with zero reflectivity, making it look as if the basketball is a bottomless black hole.
16. Kawika Singson captured the unique beauty and mystery of nature by taking a perfect photo of Hawaii's recently erupted volcanic obsidian.
17. The 3,000-year-old Thyagaraja temple is an ancient and sacred structure that carries a rich history and cultural connotation. It bears witness to the devotion and prayers of countless devotees and is one of the important legacies of Indian culture.
18. Antarctica's ice has been shaped by nature's wonders, some like arches, some like pillars, and some like walls, making people marvel at the wonder and beauty of nature.
19. Canadian Spotted Lake is a group of pools formed by high concentrations of minerals such as calcium, magnesium sulphate and sodium sulphate that give the lake its unique colour and texture. Illuminated by the sun, Spotted Lake presents a colorful beauty.
20. In the Atlantic Ocean, scientists have discovered an astonishing phenomenon known as "cross-waves".
21. The abandoned fishing village on the Chinese island of Guji is quiet and desolate, as if time has stood still here. The prosperity of the past is gone, leaving only the ruins of the walls and the murmur of the sea breeze.
22. Woodpeckers peck at their favorite food, acorns, in trees. If the tree could speak, it would probably blame the woodpecker for being too greedy.
23. The orangutans of Borneo are a symbol of wisdom and they learn from their mothers how Xi find edible plants. In dense forests, they can easily find delicious food with their keen observation and dexterity.
24. The Orlando Flat Map of the Earth, painted in 1893, is unique in that it places the biblical image of the archangel in the four corners of the map.
25. On the Caribbean island of St. Lucia, there is a unique submarine hotel. The price of one of the rooms was as high as $230,000 a night, which was staggering.
26. It is unbelievable that 18,000 people live in a single building in Russia.
27. Looking at a thunderstorm above the clouds from 30,000 feet is a shocking experience.
28. When the super waves come, we can't help but wonder what the inner feelings of the tower keepers will be.