Nature is constantly reminding us of its fierce beauty, with masterful displays of intricate artistry that can't be replicated by humans — creations meant to be observed, not touched, so as not to disturb the delicate process behind them. Not Actually Mourning Contrary to what its name suggests, the Mourning Cloak butterfly isn't mourning anything — if anything, it has … [Read more...] about If You See This Geometric Mass in Your Garden, Don’t Touch It
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Blind 9/11 survivor remembers how his guide dog helped led him out of World Trade Center
Michael Hingson has been blind since birth. On September 11, 2001, that had nothing to do with why he made it out of the World Trade Center's North Tower alive — his guide dog, Roselle, did. A Normal Morning, Until 8:46 AM Hingson, a regional sales manager, arrived at his office on the 78th floor of Tower One that morning after commuting in from Westfield, New Jersey. … [Read more...] about Blind 9/11 survivor remembers how his guide dog helped led him out of World Trade Center
Dad Forgot to Put the Donkey to Bed — So the Donkey Rang the Doorbell
Chalupa the donkey has a routine, and he expects everyone else to keep up with it. Breakfast in the morning, a day spent hanging around the farm with the other animals, and — once it gets dark — a walk back to the pasture for the night. One evening, the human half of that routine dropped the ball. Chalupa was not going to let it slide. Taking Matters Into His Own … [Read more...] about Dad Forgot to Put the Donkey to Bed — So the Donkey Rang the Doorbell
Euphorbia Hirta (“Asthma-Plant”): What Traditional Use and Real Research Actually Show
Euphorbia hirta — nicknamed "Asthma-plant," and also called Australian asthma herb or Queensland asthma weed in some regions — is a small, low-growing herb found throughout warm climates worldwide. It has a genuinely long history in traditional medicine systems, including Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine, for coughs, chest congestion, and breathing difficulty. What's … [Read more...] about Euphorbia Hirta (“Asthma-Plant”): What Traditional Use and Real Research Actually Show
A Mystery Animal Has Been Randomly Attacking People in New Hampshire — Here’s What We Know
An unidentified wild animal has attacked at least three people in the same New Hampshire neighborhood within days, and authorities still aren't certain exactly what it is. What Happened Between August 30 and 31, the Lebanon Police Department received three separate reports of animal attacks in the Centerra Parkway area of Lebanon, roughly 122 miles northwest of Boston. … [Read more...] about A Mystery Animal Has Been Randomly Attacking People in New Hampshire — Here’s What We Know