Australia

Behold “fairy circles,” mysterious patterns in red sand in the Australian outback. Regular hexagonal formations of barren red sand between patches of scarce vegetation.A phenomenon until recently thought only to exist in Namibia.  Scientists have studied mathematics, biology, ecology, and entomology to solve the “fairy circles” mystery. Forget the mythical stories of dragons and gods, of fairies, or of explanations of termites creating it. Instead, it’s a genius way for Mother Nature to self-organize for life to survive in harsh environments. Bigger hands than humans can draw patterns in the sand!