Visitors to Indiana Dunes National Park are in for a real treat if they happen to visit on a clear day at sunset. From the park's southern shore, the Chicago skyline can be seen, illuminated by the setting sun, from a distance of 50 miles away. Indiana Dunes National Park spans 15 miles of the southern shore of Lake Michigan and covers a vast area of 15,000 acres. The park … [Read more...] about If Conditions are Right You Can See Chicago’s Skyline from the Indiana Dunes 50 Miles Away
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Rescue dog with autoimmune disease that proved beauty comes from within has sadly passed away
(This article contains some graphic photos, but they are due to a medical condition, not from abuse, and the dog is not in pain.) All dogs deserve a chance at love and happiness, no matter what they look like. Some dogs have medical issues that can make their appearance a bit hard to handle at first, but they still have hearts of gold on the inside. That’s certainly the … [Read more...] about Rescue dog with autoimmune disease that proved beauty comes from within has sadly passed away
The Loudest Sound Ever Blew Out People’s Eardrums From 40 Miles Away
In 1883, a volcanic island in Indonesia known as Krakatoa erupted, unleashing a blast so loud that it's considered to be the loudest sound ever recorded in history. The sound was so intense that it ruptured eardrums and inflicted severe damage on people and objects up to 40 miles away. Krakatoa, which was located between Java and Sumatra, had been dormant for over 200 years … [Read more...] about The Loudest Sound Ever Blew Out People’s Eardrums From 40 Miles Away
The Moon is Drifting Away from Earth: What It Means for the Future
The Moon has been a constant companion to Earth for billions of years, but new research suggests that our lunar neighbor may be slowly drifting away from us. The phenomenon, known as lunar recession, has been occurring since the formation of the Moon, but recent measurements suggest that it is happening at a faster rate than previously thought. According to scientists, the … [Read more...] about The Moon is Drifting Away from Earth: What It Means for the Future
A Dog Sneaks Away From Home To Befriend A Wild Deer
“It doesn’t surprise me at all that Koda was trying to make a new friend.” When Rachel Howatt's beloved husky Koda went missing in late December, she spent hours searching the woods near her home to no avail. But, a few days later, the dependable pup appeared back at home in Manitoba, Ontario, Canada, as if nothing had happened. "We definitely looked for her, but she just … [Read more...] about A Dog Sneaks Away From Home To Befriend A Wild Deer