From a distance, there's nothing to see. Just a grassy fortress mound, a still moat, and open water stretching between the two. Walk closer, though, and a narrow trench opens up in front of you, cutting straight through the water at ground level. Step down into it, and you can walk clear across the moat without so much as getting your shoes wet — the water rising in walls on … [Read more...] about The Sunken Bridge That Lets You Walk Through a 17th-Century Moat
Wildlife & Nature
Animal lovers find pregnant dog abandoned in woods – look closer and make a horrific discovery
Maria was pregnant, infested with fleas and unable to use her back legs. Her owners, who had been breeding her, gave her up when they learned the next delivery would require a costly operation. A Texas rescue took her in and gave her a second chance. Abandoned Over a Bill Maria's story began in 2014. According to GodTube and iHeartDogs, her owners abandoned her when they … [Read more...] about Animal lovers find pregnant dog abandoned in woods – look closer and make a horrific discovery
Dad defends pit bulls after being criticized for letting them cuddle with his children
Few dog breeds carry as heavy a reputation as the pit bull. For years, the breed has been associated — fairly or not — with aggression, and that reputation has real consequences: pit bulls are among the most common breeds in U.S. shelters, and some cities and insurance providers still restrict or ban them outright based on breed alone. Jarad Derochey, who runs MVP Kennels … [Read more...] about Dad defends pit bulls after being criticized for letting them cuddle with his children
This Ancient Japanese Technique Produces Lumber Without Cutting Down Trees
Japan has a long tradition of finding elegant, patient solutions to practical problems — and daisugi, a forestry technique developed roughly 600 years ago near Kyoto, is one of the more remarkable examples. It allows foresters to harvest high-quality lumber again and again from the same tree, without ever cutting it down. What Is Daisugi? Daisugi (台杉), meaning … [Read more...] about This Ancient Japanese Technique Produces Lumber Without Cutting Down Trees
Stray dog is just skin and bones when he is found lying in the street by an angel – who gives him his life back
He was too weak to stand, and no one on the street had helped him. Then an animal rescuer named Pia noticed him. A Dog No One Could Catch Just before Christmas, Pia, an animal rescuer, was visiting friends in Buenos Aires, Argentina, when they told her about a stray dog circling their neighborhood in distress. He was so thin that he looked more like a skeleton than a dog, … [Read more...] about Stray dog is just skin and bones when he is found lying in the street by an angel – who gives him his life back