Wildfires are terrifying events, and during these emergencies, social media can be flooded with stories and images, some more accurate than others. A now-famous photo circulated in 2017 depicted a house with a lush green lawn in the midst of a charred landscape, supposedly saved by the homeowner’s running sprinklers. But the photo doesn’t tell the whole story. The photo … [Read more...] about Was This House Really Saved From a Massive Wildfire Because the Owner Left the Sprinklers On?
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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
Shelter Dog Keeps Getting Overlooked Because People Say He ‘Looks Scary’
"He just wants to be loved.” In the bustling halls of the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter, there resides a gentle giant named Biggie, whose unwavering optimism belies the hardships he has endured. Abandoned seven months ago, Biggie has since found solace within the shelter's walls, yet his path to a forever home remains elusive. Despite his affectionate nature and playful … [Read more...] about Shelter Dog Keeps Getting Overlooked Because People Say He ‘Looks Scary’
Where Does Oil Come From? Spoiler: It’s Not Dinosaurs
There's a common misconception that when you fill up your vehicle at a gas station, you're essentially fueling it with the remnants of ancient dinosaurs. While this idea has become quite pervasive, it's time to set the record straight – oil is not the product of decomposed dinosaurs. Geologist Reidar Müller from the University of Oslo clarifies the origins of oil: "For … [Read more...] about Where Does Oil Come From? Spoiler: It’s Not Dinosaurs
93-Year-Old Butterfly Is The First US Insect To Go Extinct Because Of Humans
Last seen around 80 years ago, the Xerces blue butterfly has been presumed extinct ever since. Its extinction has been considered the first in an American insect species to have been directly caused by humans. But questions have always persisted as to whether it was ever actually its own species to begin with and whether it did in fact go extinct all those years ago. Now, new … [Read more...] about 93-Year-Old Butterfly Is The First US Insect To Go Extinct Because Of Humans