I heard a sound at the window of the cottage. When I looked, a cedar waxwing had hit the window and fallen to the deck. Its mate stood beside it. It was clear that the fallen bird was dead. I turned away for a moment and when I looked again, its mate had hopped over. It lay down beside its partner, their heads touching. It closed its eyes and passed over to Spirit with its … [Read more...] about Yesterday I witnessed something that took my breath away.
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Fireman Arrives To Save Puppy Trapped Under Concrete, And Fall In Love Right Away
"I knew he was coming home with me." One day in South Carolina, a family was out biking when they heard what appeared to be a dog sobbing. They were surprised to see a small dog buried behind a mound of mud and concrete when they pulled their motorcycles over to the side of the road to investigate. They instantly dialed 911 since they had no other way to assist and hoped … [Read more...] about Fireman Arrives To Save Puppy Trapped Under Concrete, And Fall In Love Right Away
Koko the Gorilla, a Linguistic Pioneer, Passes Away at 46
Koko, the extraordinary gorilla who defied expectations by learning sign language and communicating with humans, has sadly passed away at the age of 46. Her remarkable journey and groundbreaking achievements have left an indelible mark on the world of animal intelligence and interspecies communication. A Linguistic Prodigy Koko's ability to understand and use sign … [Read more...] about Koko the Gorilla, a Linguistic Pioneer, Passes Away at 46
When a Woman Looks Away For a Minute, Her White Cat Turns Pink
“The pink fur did not bother him at all." Nimbus Macaroni McGonagall was adopted at 10 weeks old from Rebels Rescue in Tampa, Florida, and his life has been one great adventure ever since. He enjoys riding in his kitty backpack, visiting breweries, meeting new people, and, of course, getting into things he shouldn't. Nimbus is a very curious cat that needs to be … [Read more...] about When a Woman Looks Away For a Minute, Her White Cat Turns Pink
The Finnish Soldier Who Stole His Entire Troop’s Methamphetamine Supply While Skiing Away From The Russians
On March 18, 1944, a Finnish ski patrol troop was ambushed behind Russian lines. They managed to flee during the ensuing battle, but the Russian forces pursued them, resulting in a classic ski pursuit. The odds were stacked against the fleeing Finn, who was still deep in enemy territory. Aimo Koivunen, a Finnish soldier, was fatigued when he realized he had the entire … [Read more...] about The Finnish Soldier Who Stole His Entire Troop’s Methamphetamine Supply While Skiing Away From The Russians