In a dimly lit corner of the legendary Grand Bazaar, tucked deep inside the maze-like corridors of Tehran, Mohammad Rafi sits surrounded by every color imaginable. His tiny three-square-meter shop sells just one thing: art pencils. In a world dominated by tablets and touchscreens, Rafi has remained loyal to graphite and pigment for 35 years. Floor-to-ceiling stacks of … [Read more...] about Splash of colour: the Tehran bazaar’s pencil seller
Make It Illegal to Abandon Pets During Deadly Storms
A dog named Trooper was found chained in rising floodwaters as a hurricane approached. He couldn’t run.He couldn’t escape.He couldn’t save himself. As evacuation orders were issued and families packed their cars, Trooper was left behind — tied up as water levels climbed around him. How many more animals must suffer before every state treats this as what it is: a … [Read more...] about Make It Illegal to Abandon Pets During Deadly Storms
If your cat wants to sleep in your bed, the reason might surprise you
If you’re a cat owner, you know the routine. You finally crawl into bed after a long day… and your cat is already there — stretched across your pillow or curled up exactly where you planned to sleep. They don’t move. You negotiate for space. It may seem like pure attitude, but feline behavior experts say there’s much more going on. When your cat chooses to sleep next to — … [Read more...] about If your cat wants to sleep in your bed, the reason might surprise you
Psychologists explain what returning your grocery cart really says about you
Few everyday habits spark as much heated debate as what you do with your grocery cart when you're done shopping. Do you return it to the corral — or leave it in the parking lot? This viral idea, often called the Shopping Cart Theory, claims your answer reveals your true character. But what do psychologists actually say? What Is the Shopping Cart Theory? The Shopping … [Read more...] about Psychologists explain what returning your grocery cart really says about you
Stray Pit Bull Finds Comfort In Child’s Car Seat During Winter Storm
It was 9:30 p.m. in San Antonio, Texas, when Corporal Perry responded to a call about a stray pit bull barking nonstop at someone’s door. The caller feared the dog was aggressive. But what the officer found was something entirely different. “I was expecting a big, scary dog,” Corporal Perry told us. “Instead, I found a scared little girl that was just trying to stay warm … [Read more...] about Stray Pit Bull Finds Comfort In Child’s Car Seat During Winter Storm