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It still produces olives after all those millennia. The ancient olive tree of Vouves in Crete, Greece. Image credit: Eric Nagle The Olive tree of Vouves in Crete, Greece is probably the oldest olive tree in the world and is definitely among the oldest of any tree alive on this planet. It is confirmed to be at least 2,000 years old based on tree ring analysis, and scientists from the University of Crete have estimated it to be as old as 4,000 years! That said, the exact age of the tree cannot be determined, as there is not yet an agreed upon scientific…

KARDASHIAN critics think they’ve discovered more clues that Kendall Jenner has gone under the knife. Some compared photos of when Kendall was a teen to current snaps, pointing out differences in her face. Kardashian critics believe they’ve found more clues Kendall has gone under the knifeCredit: Getty In a Reddit forum, critics posted old photos of Kendall and compared them to current onesCredit: Getty On a popular Kardashian Reddit page, critics posted old photos of Kendall and compared them to previous photos of her older sister Khloe. In a thread titled: “Kendall used to look so much like Khloe,” critics hypothesized that the…

DJIBRIL Cisse was a member of the Liverpool side that won the 2005 UEFA Champions League. He also played for Sunderland and QPR, as well as some big European teams. But where is he now and what happened to his career. Djibril Cisse won the UEFA Champions League and the FA Cup during his time on MerseysideWho is Djibril Cisse? Djibril Cisse is a French former footballer who played as a striker for three Premier League clubs. Cisse signed for Liverpool from Auxerre in 2004, and scored five goals in 24 appearances over the course of the 2004/05 season. A freak injury against Blackburn during that season…

Erik Ten Hag was spotted house hunting with wife Bianca after making an successful start to his reign at Manchester United. The Dutchman moved to Manchester last summer and after losing his first two games has transformed the Red Devils. Following their FA Cup fourth-round win over Reading on Saturday, Man United players and staff had a day off on Monday. Manchester United boss Erik Ten Hag enjoyed an electric bike ride on his day off on Monday The Ten Hags rode electric bikes into the Cheshire village of Hale, which they also visited November last year when stopping at a cafe. The couple then looked…

As ocean explorers continue to scour the seas for more discoveries and gobs and gobs of precious minerals Earth’s salty waters continue to spew forth endless bizarro creatures. Image Like so many water-type Pok้mon, we’ve seen everything from dangly anglerfish to ballooning eels to, of course, tons of weird octopi. Image Now, however, an ultra-rare wild whalefish has appeared! And it has no scales, tiny eyes, and is generally haunting. Image Live Science picked up on the new glimpse of the whalefish. Which, let us tell you people, is a bizarre creature even for life residing in the “midnight zone” of the ocean.…

This piglet was born in the Pramaoy region of the United States with a nose like a long trunk and ears as big as an elephant’s but the little animal was very thin, limping and could not open its eyes. The piglet looks like an elephant   (Source: dailymail.co.uk) Image A piglet with a genetic mutation has appeared in the US, making it look like a hybrid between a pig and an elephant. This piglet was born in the Pramaoy region of western America with a long trunk-like snout and large elephant-like ears. The little animal was very thin, limped…

Erling Haaland owns many luxury and expensive watches. He likes products from Patek Philippe, Rolex. At the age of 22, Erling Haaland has amassed an impressive collection of watches in both quantity and quality. Dmarge said Haaland is passionate about gold models. He used to wear the Vacheron Constantin Overseas in rose gold. The simple yet sophisticated design of the blue dial gives the watch a timeless look. In addition, the model has a power reserve of 60 hours and is equipped with the caliber 5100. Photo: Dmarge. The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak ‘Jumbo’ Extra Thin model in 18k gold…

A house in a tree hollow, Topola Tekla in Chudów, Poland

JOAO CANCELO was involved in a huge training ground bust-up with Pep Guardiola after he was dropped, according to reports. The full-back is close to joining Bayern Munich on loan for the rest of the season after losing his place in the Manchester City team. Joao Cancelo had a bust-up with Pep GuardiolaCredit: Getty Guardiola has left Cancelo out of his starting line-up on several occasions since the World CupCredit: Getty Cancelo’s game time has drastically reduced since he returned from the World Cup. According to the Daily Mail his relationship with manager Guardiola was strained as a result. And it reached boiling point…

Steve Nicol has questioned ‘what’s wrong with this guy’ after he found out that former Liverpool striker Divock Origi is still on the bench at his new club, AC Milan, as he told ESPN. The Liverpool legend asked ‘does he have the record for getting benched?’ because he spent a fair bit of time as a substitute during his days at Anfield. Under Jurgen Klopp, the 27-year-old was a bit-part player, who produced a number of memorable and legendary moments for the Merseyside giants. From his goals during that epic comeback against Barcelona to scoring the winning goal against Everton, he is a…

Manchester United could be in line for a summer exodus with boss Erik ten Hag willing to sell members of his current squad in order to finance a summer transfer splurge with a few candidates potentially on the chopping block Manchester United ’s January transfer window hasn’t exactly been the extremely busy affair that many thought it would be. The Red Devils have completed just two short-term loan deals with swoops for Jack Butland and Wout Weghorst from Crystal Palace and Burnley respectively. Despite the relatively quiet window that the side have had thus far, planning is already in place for when it reopens this summer. Erik…

“Jenner has willingly offered to complete services honoring her commitments,” the statement said A representative of U.S. top model Kendall Jenner fired back on Wednesday against a $1.8 million suit from Italian label Liu Jo, saying a claim that she had breached terms of a modelling contract was “without merit.” At the centre of the dispute is a fashion shoot that was delayed by the COVID-19 emergency, with the contemporary Italian fashion label alleging Jenner turned down proposals to reschedule it, according to a complaint filed by Liu Jo in the U.S. District Court in Manhattan late on Monday. The model has…

The island features deer, monkeys, and thousand-year-old trees.The Fairytale Forests of Yakushima Triangular openings that hikers can crawl through are born from the forking of trunks at the base of large trees. ALL PHOTOS: WIL KUAN Yakushima is an almost perfectly round island 37 miles south off the southernmost point of the Japanese island of Kyushu. Its remote and isolated setting is home to one of the best-preserved moderate temperate growth rainforests in Japan. The 17-mile-wide island also possesses one of the wettest climates anywhere in the world, so much so that locals say it rains “35 days a month.” Diverse ecosystems coexist here,…

Scientists in the Maldives were only able to reach the rose-veiled fairy wrasse by using specialised diving gear The rose-veiled fairy wrasse was discovered in the Maldives and named by scientists in 2022. Photograph: Yi-Kai Tea Around the Maldives, between 40 and 70 metres (130-230ft) beneath the Indian Ocean, there are flickering shoals of brightly coloured, finger-length fish that never venture up to the coral reefs at the surface. The rose-veiled fairy wrasse (Cirrhilabrus finifenmaa) is one of many species that deep-diving scientists have found in the mesophotic (or twilight) zone, which lies between the sunlit shallows and the dark, deep ocean.…

ANDY ROBERTSON conceded Liverpool have been “nowhere near good enough” as the FA Cup holders crashed out to leave their season in tatters. Kaoru Mitoma’s injury-time stunner plunged the Reds’ bid for silverware to a new low as Jurgen Klopp’s flops suffered defeat to Brighton for the second time in 15 days. Andy Robertson apologised to Liverpool fans after the FA Cup defeat to BrightonCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun The Reds lost 2-1 on the South CoastCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun Kaoru Mitoma netted a dramatic late winner for the SeagullsCredit: Getty With Liverpool dumped out of both cups and ninth in the…

AL-NASSR manager Rudi Garcia reckons Cristiano Ronaldo will play in Europe again before the end of his career. Ronaldo had spent his entire career in the continent before his Manchester United deal was terminated and he made the switch to Saudi Arabia. Rudi Garcia reckons Cristiano Ronaldo could still play in Europe againCredit: Getty Ronaldo made the £173MILLION-a-year move to the Middle East to become the highest-paid sportsman EVER. His arrival at Al-Nassr came despite interest around Europe from the likes of Chelsea, Napoli and Bayern Munich. But the 37-year-old opted to become the first high-profile player to join the Saudi Pro League. Despite only recently…

Fans reminded Kendall Jenner that they didn’t “forget” about an employee holding an umbrella for her after she was photographed doing it herself. Don’t you dare rain on her parade. Kendall Jenner seemingly poked fun at the people who slammed her for asking her bodyguard to hold an umbrella for her. The model, 27, took to Instagram Stories to repost a pic where she walked in the rain while holding — yes indeed — a black umbrella. In the pic originally posted by Forward, a fashion brand, she rocked a knee-length denim dress and black rain boots while flashing a smile at the…

Strangler figs are named for their ‘strangling’ pattern of growth upon host trees, which often results in the host’s death, as they suck up the nutrients from their victims. The strangler fig becomes a “columnar tree” with a hollow central core when an original support tree dies. However, there is some evidence that shows that trees encased in strangler figs have a better chance of surviving storms.

The Babakina anadoni – less than half the size of a little finger – was sighted off the Isles of Scilly Babakina anadoni is a member of the aeolid nudibranch family and has only been recorded a handful of times. Photograph: An extremely rare multi-coloured sea slug has been spotted in British waters for the first time. The multi-coloured sea slug, Babakina anadoni, measures just 2cm in length and was confirmed as a first sighting by the Cornwall Wildlife Trust and the Isles of Scilly Wildlife Trust. It was spotted off the Isles of Scilly by Allen Murray, a volunteer diver taking part in the…

A creature that appears to belong in a fantastic legend among fire-breathing dragons and wingless fairies is one of the wonders you will discover if you visit the Peruvian Amazon during your Peru vacation.  Image Image The Amazon гiʋeг dolphin, also known as the pink гiʋeг dolphin oг boto, liʋes only in fгeshwateг. It is found thгoughout much of the Amazon and Oгinoco гiʋeг basins in Boliʋia, Bгazil, Colombia, Ecuadoг, Guyana, Peгu, and Venezuela. Image Image Image It is a гelatiʋely abundant fгeshwateг cetacean with an estimated population in the tens of thousands. Howeʋeг, it is classified as ʋulneгable in…

MARIO BALOTELLI’S career has been a colourful mix of pluses and minuses. But at least the explanation for 15 years of wearing the No45 shirt adds up. Ex-Italy frontman Mario Balotelli kept up his shirt tradition when he joined his current team, Swiss club Sion, last AugustCredit: EPA Balotelli was also Inter numbers when he played under Jose Mourinho for the Italian giantsCredit: Getty The former Liverpool and Manchester City striker, 32, has insisted on the same number since joining his first big club Inter Milan in 2007. The Sion star has now been short-listed for the Fifa Puskas Award for the best goal of last year, with the winner…

Sky Sports pundit Laura Hunter was surprised by Liverpool attacker Mohamed Salah today, as he wasted a chance through on goal against Brighton. Speaking on commentary for Sky at the Amex Stadium, the reporter was underwhelmed by the 30-year-old’s performance, claiming the Egyptian from a few seasons ago would have been more clinical in the final third. This was particularly the case when Harvey Elliott threaded a beautifully weighted ball through to the winger, who dragged the shot wide of the far corner. “No flag. Salah of old tucks that in the far corner,” Hunter said. “He’s well capable. Uncharacteristically poor finish.” Despite…

Casemiro has made an instant impact at Manchester United as he looks to play his part in their resurgence but the midfielder is aware that the likes of Arsenal and Liverpool are further in with their development Casemiro concedes the long-term plans of Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City mean they are a threat Manchester United need to overcome if they want to be successful. The Red Devils haven’t ruled the English top flight since 2013 and must overcome several of their rivals if they are to be No 1 again. The club’s current trophy drought dates back to Jose Mourinho’s tenure but…

Kendall Jenner can’t catch a break when it comes to the public’s opinion. While attending the lavish opening of Atlantis The Royal Dubai, the super model appeared to call her previous trips to Dubai “horrible.” Fans were quick to slam the super model after the clip went viral on TikTok. SOURCE: MEGA Jenner, 27, was chatting with a group of friends during the star-studded bash when she was caught on camera looking miserable as she described her experiences in the United Arab Emirates. “This is my third time. The first two times were horrible! Oh my god!” she could be seen saying. “Kendall seems…