As breakups go, this is a pretty big one. We’re here to bring you some quite literally breaking news – an iceberg that’s bigger than the city of Las Vegas has broken off the Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica. This 380 square-kilometer (147 square-mile) chunk of ice parted ways with the shelf on the morning of May 20, after a crack that first appeared a few weeks ago gradually … [Read more...] about Iceberg Bigger Than Las Vegas Breaks Off From Antarctic Ice Shelf
Update: Major, shelter dog who “cried endlessly” after 260 days of rejection, finally finds a home
The story of Major, an Indiana shelter dog who lost hope after 260 days in the shelter and “cried endlessly,” touched the hearts of many people. But now, there’s been an inspiring update to the story… ❤️ Major’s story Major, a 4-year-old terrier/pitbull mix, was in the care of the Humane Society of Hamilton County since being found as a stray last … [Read more...] about Update: Major, shelter dog who “cried endlessly” after 260 days of rejection, finally finds a home
Portal Between New York And Dublin Reopened After Shutdown For “Inappropriate Behavior”
The "portal" between New York, USA, and Dublin, Republic of Ireland, has reopened this week, despite previously having to shut down due to "inappropriate behavior." Earlier this month, a "portal" – really a livestream of the two locations broadcast onto two large circular screens – was launched. "Portals are an invitation to meet people above borders and differences and … [Read more...] about Portal Between New York And Dublin Reopened After Shutdown For “Inappropriate Behavior”
We Now Know Exactly When Humans And Neanderthals Hooked Up
The oldest love story in history is written into our genes. Despite disappearing around 40,000 years ago, Neanderthals continue to live on in the DNA of most modern humans. The persistence of these ancient genes indicates that our distant ancestors had a thing for stocky, big-nosed hominids, and new research has revealed exactly how these interspecies sexy times played … [Read more...] about We Now Know Exactly When Humans And Neanderthals Hooked Up
Do you remember these? Many finds mysterious tools in his grandparents’ home
A young man was recently going through his grandparents’ old things after they passed and showed an interesting find to a friend of his. The two could not tell what these metal objects could possibly be until the found some information online. The metal sticks are actually nutcrackers! Likely from the 1940’s or 1950’s, this type of nutcracker would be used to dig the … [Read more...] about Do you remember these? Many finds mysterious tools in his grandparents’ home