Recently, Johan Dippenaar, chief executive of Petra Diamonds Ltd. said in a statement that a 507.55-carat diamond (the size of a chicken egg) has been found at South Africa’s Cullinan mine. The diamond was one of the biggest diamonds ever found.

Here are some of the world’s biggest/largest diamonds:

1. The Incomparable – At 890 carats, this rough diamond was a hit when discovered in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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A carnivorous pitcher plant that eats rats and insects has been discovered in the Philippines and named after Sir David Attenborough.

The plant is among the largest of all pitchers and is believed to be the largest meat-eating shrub, dissolving rats with acid-like enzymes.
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Some colorful animals are deadly. For instance, the golden frog called terribilis (the terrible) is considered the most poisonous animal on Earth. It looks charming outside, but it contains poison that could kill 10 people.

But there are still others that are simply safe to touch. Enjoy the list of the most colorful animals.

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What is the world’s biggest or largest flower? The record holder is the Titan Arum, or the “corpse flower.” When the flower is fully bloomed, it is said to smell like a rotting corpse. It is about 3m (10ft) tall and is native to Sumatra, Indonesia. The giant ‘corpse flower’ blooms only occasionally.
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Watching a waterfall is just breathtaking. You don’t even have to do anything. Just stare at the water falling down a slope or from a high cliff and listen to the sound of water splashing, these will keep you stuck for hours. According to world-waterfalls.com, the tallest waterfall in the world is located in Venezuela, the Angel Falls. Do you wanna know the top 10? Below are photos of the world’s top 10 tallest/highest waterfalls!

10. Browne Falls – This is the tallest waterfall in New Zealand. Total Height: 2744 feet or 836 meters
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