La Plata is a planned city in Argentina, created upon the urban planning paradigm of the late 19th century. It was designed in a very strict grid-pattern form, with many avenues and diagonals resulting in a quite satisfying geometric symmetry when seen from above. The city was founded in 1880, after the city of Buenos Aires was declared the federal capital of Argentina. The … [Read more...] about La Plata: A City of Geometric Symmetry
Lisa Kudrow considering adopting Matthew Perry’s dog after “Friends” co-star’s death
Fans around the world are mourning Matthew Perry, who died this weekend at the age of 54. Perry was best known for playing Chandler Bing on the beloved, long-running sitcom Friends, and had a close friendship with his co-stars. Now, one of his Friends castmates is reportedly interested in adopting Perry’s dog after the actor’s death. The death of Matthew Perry … [Read more...] about Lisa Kudrow considering adopting Matthew Perry’s dog after “Friends” co-star’s death
Shelter dog “loses hope” after being returned three hours after being adopted — then gets a second chance
Every shelter dog dreams of finding a home of their own, and there’s nothing sweeter than the moment they finally get adopted. But sadly, the moment doesn’t always last, and pets are returned to the shelter. Recently, one longtime shelter resident was adopted only to be returned three hours later. But now, he’s getting another chance at a happy ending. Bronco, a … [Read more...] about Shelter dog “loses hope” after being returned three hours after being adopted — then gets a second chance
Mom Asked Her Daughter What She Was Doing Standing On Heart-Print Paper: “I’m Sending Love To The World”
In a world often marked by turmoil and discord, a heartwarming moment unfolded in the Kishel household in Denver, Colorado. Shannon Kishel was taken aback when she found her daughter standing on a piece of heart-printed paper in their home. Curiosity led her to ask the young girl what she was up to, and the response she received was nothing short of extraordinary. “I wanted … [Read more...] about Mom Asked Her Daughter What She Was Doing Standing On Heart-Print Paper: “I’m Sending Love To The World”
46,000-Year-Old Bird Found by Ivory Hunters Frozen in Siberian Permafrost Looks Like It Died Yesterday
The Siberian permafrost, a treasure trove of prehistoric secrets, has astounded scientists yet again, this time with the remarkable preservation of a small ice age bird. Unveiling a glimpse into a bygone era when mammoths and woolly rhinos roamed the Earth, two fossil hunters stumbled upon a frozen bird carcass near the village of Belaya Gora, its appearance so strikingly fresh … [Read more...] about 46,000-Year-Old Bird Found by Ivory Hunters Frozen in Siberian Permafrost Looks Like It Died Yesterday