Peak Cavern in Derbyshire - otherwise known as 'the Devil's Arse' - has the largest cave entrance in Britain. It leads to the biggest cave system in the Peak District, which boasts infernally named features such as Pluto's Dining Room, the Devil's Staircase, and the Inner Styx. Until 1915, the cave was inhabited by some of Britain's last troglodytes - ropemakers who'd built their cottages within the entrance. Deeper parts of the network served as meeting points for gypsies and bandits. Some claim the secretive dialect known as 'Thieves' Cant' was created there. Legend says the name was changed from the Devil's Arse to Peak Cavern to avoid offending Queen Victoria when she visited the site. The cavern's more vulgar name is thought to come from the cave's gaping entrance and the flatulent-like noises created when flood water is draining away. #history #folklore #gothic #geography #caves #Halloween #31DaysofHalloween #weird #Derbyshire
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:boost_requested: Want to learn about caves & cave life? Or maybe the really cool glow-worms that are even bluer than the ones in Australia?
Come join me at DeSoto State Park, Ft. Payne, Alabama, for Campfire Talks! Friday (10/16) at 7pm is the cave talk, and Saturday (10/17) at 7pm is glow-worms!
Campfire Talks are a series of educational & entertaining programs located outside in DeSoto State Park, in our large campfire ring inside the improved campground. Campground gates will open 30 minutes before program. Talks are for all ages, & open to everyone! They are free and no pre-registration is required. (In case of inclement weather, will be located in the CCC Pavilion in picnic area.)
Learn more about park events here:
https://www.alapark.com/parks/desoto-state-park/park-events-and-programs#park #nature #learn #SciComm #science #scientist #cave #caves #learning #knowledge #campfire #autumn #alabama #Appalachia #LookoutMountain
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