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When you gaze up at some tall trees, such as eucalyptus, Sitka spruce, and Japanese larch, you'll notice something unusual: the highest branches don't touch. This natural condition is known as "crown shyness," and it causes rupture-like patterns in the forest canopy that appear to precisely delineate the trees' beautiful silhouettes. Crown shyness has been seen amongst trees … [Read more...] about Crown Shyness Causes Trees to Avoid Touching Each Other Inexplicably

The moment he takes a sniff ❤ Janna Berger and her beloved dog Murphy were separated for eight months while she was in army training. The affection they shared, on the other hand, remained undiminished. Berger told The Dodo, "I thought about Murphy every day." "It was the most difficult thing I've ever had to do to be away from him." Murphy, too, was missing … [Read more...] about Dog Can’t Believe He’s Seeing His Mom Once More

The importance of media representation cannot be overstated. When tales feature people of many colors and ethnicities, all viewers have the opportunity to feel seen. Encanto, a Disney animated film about the amazing Madridgal family in Colombia, has provided a fresh method for children to experience the power of representation. Look no further than the big smile of a 2-year-old … [Read more...] about Disney’s ‘Encanto’ Has An Adorable 2-Year-Old Who Is Overjoyed To See Himself Represented

We've recently shown you a variety of cat-tastic designs that show that modern cat furniture doesn't have to be ugly. Furniture for our feline companions is becoming more popular, as seen by cat-sized cardboard landmarks, tetris cat towers, and even a new brand of IKEA pet furniture. This super-chic line by Japan's Okawa Kagu is one of the newest pet-friendly designs to capture … [Read more...] about Japan Has a New Line of Cat Miniature Furniture

Wistman's Wood, an old woodland that seems like something out of a storybook, is hidden deep among the woodlands of Dartmoor, England. It's little wonder that the spooky region is connected with a variety of strange folklore tales, with moss-covered stones and a tangled network of twisted trees—many writers have even labeled the woods as "the most haunted place on Dartmoor." … [Read more...] about Mystical Photographs of Wistman’s Wood’s Enchanting English Forests