6395 Port: 5 strange and amazing things

Our world is full of massive marvels beyond our imagination They could be natural phenomena Or human-made creations Whatever they are, or in whatever environment We can build upon these ideas And create maximum benefits from them Let's explore 5 massive strange wonders that we've gathered to share with you 1. The Heidelberg Tun Heidelberg is one of the beautiful tourist cities in Germany, with a vast and beautiful old town district Particularly, one tourist attraction that shouldn't be missed is the Heidelberg Castle Standing majestically in the city center on a hillside Deep in its basement, you'll find the world's largest wine barrel 8.5 meters wide and 7 meters high, built from Oak trees About 130 trees were used, capable of holding 219,000 liters of wine Going back to 1751, the Heidelberg Tun originally consisted of 4 barrels Used to store wine received as tribute from nobility Lords and vineyard owners throughout the region During the war between Germany and France There's a tale that when French soldiers occupied the castle And hoped to celebrate with the exquisite wine in the wine cellar They were all disappointed when the giant wooden barrel had not a drop of wine left Because the wood had rotted and developed leaks Finally, only one giant wine barrel remained And has been well preserved until present day Additionally, there's a tale about a dwarf named Perkeo Who maintained the wine barrel and loved wine so much he drank it instead of water One day he fell ill, and the doctor ordered him to drink water instead of wine Unfortunately, he died the next day Perkeo's story has been passed down in many versions Some say he was punished until death Today, the giant Heidelberg Tun Has become a symbol of prosperity If you have a chance to visit Heidelberg Castle Don't forget to see the wine barrel, experience its history and grandeur 2. Salina Turda Europe's oldest salt mine located in Turda Transylvania state, Romania Going back to the Roman Empire era Salt was essential for life, Romans used salt For cooking, food preservation And even as currency for trading goods Salt mining has existed since ancient times As time passed into the Middle Ages, salt mining Became an industry that created wealth for many countries worldwide Serious exploration and mining operations began To extract salt in large quantities When the Industrial Revolution arrived, technological advancement Mining played a role in increasing the value of pure salt extraction More efficiently, making salt mining Easier than before and investable As the Turda Mine got deeper and deeper Moving large amounts of salt became difficult So operators turned to invest in other salt mines instead In 1840, this giant mine closed down During World War II, this mine became a shelter for villagers After the war ended, the mine was abandoned for many years In 1992, local authorities recognized its importance And transformed this mine into a wonderful tourist attraction Salina Turda is a massive mine Wider than imaginable, divided into several smaller zones Just the mine entrance tunnel used for bringing salt to the surface Is over 900 meters long, and going deeper you'll find the Joseph Mine This mine is a cone-shaped room 115 meters deep, 67 meters wide at the base Nearby is the room used for salt extraction Another interesting point is its design as an amusement park With rides and many activities suitable for tourism Including a Ferris wheel, Mini Golf, and Bowling Besides its width, along the walls appear stalactites and stalagmites Formed from salt accumulation over many years Including an underground lake 8 meters deep And an island in the middle of the lake formed from discarded salt 5 meters high Salina Turda is a wonder Massive enough to be worth visiting once in a lifetime 3. Underground Flood Drainage Tunnel in Japan In Tokyo's suburbs, Japan There's a place with advanced engineering installations, which the Japanese government Collaborated with Japan's Wastewater Engineering Technology Institute To start flood disaster prevention projects and handle other disasters That might affect the city, such as earthquakes, storms, and volcanic eruptions So they built a massive underground flood drainage tunnel Covering approximately 17,000 square kilometers This project consists of giant tunnels, reservoirs, pillars, and large pumps Each part works in harmony with others The tunnel, over 100 km long, connects to silos Controls water flow about 65 meters high The underground area 25 meters high, 177 meters long Contains 59 pillars in total Each pillar, excluding top and bottom bases, is about 20 meters high Weighing 500 tons each These giant towering pillars support the reservoir Japanese agencies began building underground reservoirs Under the Shirako River, the reservoir resembles A large tunnel about 13.1 kilometers long Can hold approximately 212,000 cubic meters of water During heavy rainfall when water levels rise The drainage tunnel starts sending excess water to store in the reservoir To reduce water volume, prevent flooding, and when water levels decrease The reservoir immediately releases the water back Currently, there are 27 underground reservoirs in Tokyo To distribute risk and store more water The Tokyo government is trying to increase reservoir capacity To hold up to 1.5 million cubic meters It's a massive engineering wonder That helps provide safety for Japanese people effectively 4. The Giant Rhubarb Giant Rhubarb, an ancient large perennial plant Native to Brazil But found throughout South America the Antarctic Islands South Africa, Madagascar All the way to New Zealand The leaves are dark green, kidney-shaped with lobed tips Rough wrinkled texture, stems covered with small thorny hairs Generally, Giant Rhubarb has quite large leaves If grown in suitable conditions They can reach 3 meters high and 2.4 - 4.2 meters wide The factor making Giant Rhubarb larger than other plants Is its ability to adapt and grow in low-light areas To increase photosynthesis, they must struggle to develop larger leaves for light absorption With large leaves, they can store water effectively And to prevent leaves from sagging or tearing under their weight Giant Rhubarb must develop stronger root systems, fibers, and stems Along with faster nutrient absorption Making it a uniquely large plant 5. Giant Bamboo In Southeast Asia, there's a large tree That's equally interesting: the Giant Bamboo (Dendrocalamus giganteus) A large bamboo that can grow taller than 30 meters Compared to regular bamboo which only grows to 12 meters The Giant Bamboo is twice as tall Plus the diameter of its segments can reach up to 30 centimeters This bamboo species is known for its exceptionally rapid growth rate It can reach full size within just a few years Another factor might be the tropical humid climate In Southeast Asia that's suitable for many plant species to grow With good sunlight and easy access to water When combined with its specific growth characteristics They absorb nutrients quickly, providing bamboo with abundant nutrients Plus it results in strong roots and thick stems Currently, many countries widely cultivate this bamboo species Especially Indonesia and Myanmar And here in Thailand, we also have Giant Bamboo as well

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5 strange and amazing things

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