A photo of a lava skylight, taken by volcanologist Laszlo Kestay in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, has gone viral on social media with the caption “Lava formed to look like a pile of bodies being sucked into hell.” But what is a lava skylight, and how does it form? Lava skylights are openings in the ceiling of a lava tube that provide a view of the flowing lava. These … [Read more...] about The Science Behind the “Lava Pit” That Appears To Suck The Bodies of the Damned Into Hell
People Find Tiniest Kitten In Street — But He Isn’t What He Seems
A newborn animal lying alone on a road is hard to ignore. A family in Thailand spotted one outside their home one evening. It looked like an ordinary kitten, but it turned out to be a wild fishing cat, a species that is losing ground across Asia. A Call for Help The family phoned the Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand (WFFT), a wildlife rescue organization. The team … [Read more...] about People Find Tiniest Kitten In Street — But He Isn’t What He Seems
Woman Injects Crushed Black Widow To Get High, Has A Bad Time
In the 1990s, a 37-year-old woman decided to try injecting a crushed-up black widow spider mixed with distilled water to get high. Needless to say, things did not go well for her. An hour after injecting the concoction, she arrived at the emergency department with severe muscle cramps, headaches, and anxiety. Her heart rate and blood pressure were sky-high, and she was … [Read more...] about Woman Injects Crushed Black Widow To Get High, Has A Bad Time
5-year-old girl plays with 14 beautiful German Shepherds
There’s a moment during early spring when the greenery of the season bursts though the browns of winter and nature comes alive again. It’s a glorious event and one that also reawakens us after a season spent in the winter blues. Anyone who knows that giddy spring feeling will relate to the little girl in this … [Read more...] about 5-year-old girl plays with 14 beautiful German Shepherds
Neighbors rescue abused dog and give him the life that every dog deserves
This is the story of second chances and the power of love. And it’s proof that it’s never too late for either of them. The dog in this story got a rough start to life. His owners resented him and banished him to a life outdoors. He was chained up and muzzled. He was without the love and companionship he yearned. And the only time his owners paid him any attention was to … [Read more...] about Neighbors rescue abused dog and give him the life that every dog deserves