Octopus Tree of Oregon

The Octopus Tree at Cape Meares is one of the most unusual trees to be found along the Oregon Coast; this notable Sitka spruce is well known for the strange, spreading branches that look like the tentacles of an octopus. The tree is said to be about 250 years old and has thus become an interesting natural feature for tourists who are interested in the forests of Oregon, unusual trees, and the coastal history. 

The famous Octopus Tree at Cape Meares is known for its distinctive, spreading branches.

Bagger 288 Giant Excavator

Bagger 288 is one of the most amazing machines ever made. This enormous German bucket-wheel excavator was designed for large-scale open-pit lignite mining and became famous for its incredible size. Stretching roughly 220 metres (722 feet) long and reaching about 96 metres (315 feet) high, it is closer in scale to a skyscraper laid on its side than to a conventional excavator.

Honey Mushroom - The largest living organism in the world

The largest living organism in the world is not what you think it is. This is not a blue whale but a fungus. Armillaria ostoyae, also called the giant honey fungus, is the largest living organism on Earth in terms of area. Honey Mushroom also holds the record for the number of mushrooms in the world.