"Strange Events in the Natural World Can Be Signs of Things to Come in the Our Lives"

Since the start of time, we have experienced unexplainable events occurring in the natural world. However, more recently, scientists have noticed that many of these abnormal occurrences happen prior to unusual events in our lives, and that they most possibly are correlated. To elaborate, animals “predicting” natural disasters as well as full moons inferring erratic human behaviour are two examples that prove this link. Accordingly, it is evident that strange events in the natural world can be signs for what is to come in our lives.

To start, throughout the scientific community, it is widely believed that animals can sense when a tsunami or flood is going to hit. In return, many flee their habitats in search for higher, safer ground. The reason animals, but not humans have this early warning aptitude is quite understandable. To explain, most animals have much greater instincts than us, and their senses are much sharper. It is said that many animals can feel chemical changes happening in the groundwater prior to these natural disasters. Proof of this marvel was in December 2004, when a disastrous tsunami upset the Indian Ocean. In places including Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Africa, it was reported that a few days before the tsunami, animals of all shapes and sizes fled to seek refuge. Miraculously, there were no mass animal deaths recorded from this catastrophe! Just like this instance, there are countless similar cases of animals leaving their homes in advance of a tsunami. This indicates that these peculiar events in the natural world can signify things that may come in our lives.

To add, if animals can sense tsunamis, it is most probable that they can detect earthquakes as well. Along with trying to escape, many animals will show atypical behaviour in addition to signs of restlessness just before disaster strikes. For example, there are multiple documented accounts of animals carrying their offspring outside, dogs barking unusually, birds leaving their nests, and even chickens refusing to lay their eggs! This common strange behaviour between domestic, zoo, and farm animals demonstrate that these critters can feel something that we can’t, such as an electrical change in the air or weaker P-waves emitted before a large quake. Contrary to skeptical American scientists, China has successfully used these strange animal behaviours to its advantage. To elaborate, in 1975, Chinese officials ordered the city of Haicheng evacuated after many reported occurrences of odd animal behaviour. Intriguingly, soon after, a 7.3 magnitude earthquake shook that exact city. Thanks to the animals, there were almost no fatalities out of the estimated 150 000 deaths that could have been. Ultimately, these weird animal behaviours should not be dismissed without consideration.

Finally, another example of natural foreseeing signs is the full moon. This phenomenon has always been known to wreak havoc everywhere. Consider the legend of the werewolf, for instance. Well, even though it is highly unlikely that a human would transform into a furry dog, the story must have came out of somewhere. Even today, many believe that a full moon can bring about chaos and out of the ordinary human behaviour. If you are in doubt, consider this: the moon’s gravitational pull is widely known to effect water on earth, as it creates tides day in and day out. Interestingly, during a full moon, the pull is exceptionally strong therefore creating a bigger effect on earth’s water. So, taking into account that our bodies are 70% water and our brains are the moistest organs in our bodies, there is a high chance that our minds can be disorientated by the full moon. My mum has witnessed this firsthand. To elaborate, when she was growing up, she had an elderly neighbour who on every full moon day would scream hysterically, for hours! Just like this example, there are many reported accounts of aberrant human behaviour caused by the full moon’s abnormally strong gravitational pull.

As you can see, there is enough evidence to prove that strange events in nature can predict things to come in our future. Take a look at the examples aforementioned: animals retreating or acting peculiar before a natural disaster, as well as full moons predicting crazy human behaviour. All of these accounts of strange natural events pose reliable facts and numerous examples, which give us no reason not to believe them. Think about it- all of these incidents cannot just be a bunch of coincidences; there has to be at least some sort of connection. It’s time we open our minds and accept what can be an asset to our evolution. Why push these natural signs away, when we can learn and gather information from them? The proof is present; that strange events in the natural world can signify what is to come in our future. After all, Mother Nature is always one step ahead of us. 

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