Japan, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and technological advancements, finds itself grappling with an unprecedented dilemma: a staggering surplus of vacant houses. The number has soared to a record high of nine million, a figure surpassing the entire population of New York City. These abandoned dwellings, known as "akiya" in Japanese, present multifaceted challenges for … [Read more...] about Super-aged Japan now has 9 million vacant homes. And that’s a problem
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Stunning Color Photos of Life in Imperial Russia
These fascinating color images by Sergey Prokudin-Gorsky and Piotr Vedenisov provide a glimpse of Imperial Russia on the brink of revolution – and about to change forever. Their images vividly portray the daily life of people in full color, a remarkable feat achieved long before the era of instant color photography. In the early 1900s, Prokudin-Gorskii devised a plan for a … [Read more...] about Stunning Color Photos of Life in Imperial Russia
Desert Lions Spotted Going to the Beach to Prey on Marine Life
Lions in the sea? Yes. According to a new study, researchers studying lion prides living along the coast of Namibia have discovered something unusual: the lions have developed a taste for “seafood”. Found exclusively within the country’s hyper-arid Skeleton Coast region – which Portuguese sailors once called “The Gates of Hell” – desert lions are the only lions known to … [Read more...] about Desert Lions Spotted Going to the Beach to Prey on Marine Life
Oldest living Japanese American, 110, shares her longevity tips and the 1 food she eats every day
At 110 years old, Yoshiko Miwa isn't one to dwell on the negative aspects of life. As the oldest living person of Japanese descent in the United States, she has witnessed and endured significant historical events, including the Spanish flu, World War II, and the loss of loved ones. Yet, Miwa's advice for longevity remains simple: Don't dwell. Born in Guadalupe, California, … [Read more...] about Oldest living Japanese American, 110, shares her longevity tips and the 1 food she eats every day
Shelter dog was always passed over because she’s shy — 188 days later her luck finally turns around
Every shelter dog dreams of finding their forever home, but it takes some longer than others. Some dogs are shy and anxious, and as a result get passed over by adopters. That was the case for one dog, who waited 188 days to find a home, becoming one of her shelter’s longest residents — but then her luck finally turned around. Sky, a 3-year-old dog, arrived at the Humane … [Read more...] about Shelter dog was always passed over because she’s shy — 188 days later her luck finally turns around