blobs

Science is getting pretty good at explaining the mysteries of the universe, but there are some things that are still outside of human comprehension. Whether they be industrial waste mutated into nefarious new forms or just Mother Nature getting a little revenge, these weird substances continue to baffle our attempts to analyze them. Put on your gloves and let’s do a little material handling, shall we? La Mancha Negra, Venezuela Outside of Caracas, Venezuela, there’s a highway. In general, it’s in pretty good shape. And then you see it. Over eight miles of pavement, a bizarre, black blob oozes out of ...