Lassie, eat your heart out! Masha, a long-haired tabby cat, saved the life of a baby abandoned in Russia's streets after climbing into the box he was discarded in and keeping him warm, according to health officials. "The infant had only been outside for a few hours, and thanks to Masha… he was not harmed," a hospital spokesman told Central European News. The whiskered … [Read more...] about A cat saved a newborn infant that had been abandoned mercilessly in a little box in the basement
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David Attenborough Has Been Awarded A Second Knighthood
David Attenborough has been knighted for his contributions to television broadcasting and conservation. The Prince of Wales, himself an environmental activist, bestowed the prestigious Knight Grand Cross on the 96-year-old naturalist. Attenborough, who was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1985, received his medal on Wednesday during an investiture ceremony at Windsor … [Read more...] about David Attenborough Has Been Awarded A Second Knighthood
For Decades, Cartographers Have Been Secretly Hiding Illustrations Inside Switzerland’s Maps
Cartographers have little room for creativity because maps are expected to be accurate representations of locations. However, mapmakers working for the Swiss Federal Office of Topography have subtly defied their role for several decades by secretly inserting hidden illustrations into official Swiss maps. It's hard to believe these drawings went unnoticed for so long, from … [Read more...] about For Decades, Cartographers Have Been Secretly Hiding Illustrations Inside Switzerland’s Maps
After 24,000 Years Frozen In Siberian Permafrost, a Microscopic Animal Has Been Brought Back To Life
Tardigrades are up against some tough competition in the world of microscopic creatures. Bdelloid rotifers, like tardigrades, can withstand drying, freezing, starvation, and even low-oxygen circumstances. Scientists claim to have resurrected some of these rotifers after they had been frozen for at least 24,000 years in Siberian permafrost. The amazing findings were published … [Read more...] about After 24,000 Years Frozen In Siberian Permafrost, a Microscopic Animal Has Been Brought Back To Life
Astonishing Discovery: A Hidden World of Ancient Forest Found 300 Meters Down a Sinkhole in Hubei, China
In the central Chinese province of Hubei, a hidden paradise has been discovered deep beneath the earth's surface. Located in the Chongqing region, the cave known as the "Fairy Cave" stretches over 950 feet in length and is adorned with stunning natural formations. The Fairy Cave was first discovered by a group of local villagers who were exploring the region's karst … [Read more...] about Astonishing Discovery: A Hidden World of Ancient Forest Found 300 Meters Down a Sinkhole in Hubei, China