A 'mortsafe' was an 18th Century invention designed to protect graves from disturbance. British authorities, turning a blind eye to grave-robbing, allowed surgeons and students to advance medical knowledge through illicit means. They deliberately minimized publicity to keep the public unaware of these activities. When grave-robbing was exposed, it often led to riots, … [Read more...] about Mortsafes: The 18th Century Grave Protection Against Body Snatchers
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Dennis the Dieting Dog Loses 79% of His Body Weight With Healthy Habits
Dennis is a 6-year-old dachshund that lost 79% of his body-weight over a year. When Brooklyn Burton, from West Columbus, Ohio, rescued him from relatives, he weighed a whopping 56lb (25.4kg) compared to his present 12lb (5.4kg). Dennis had been overfed on human food, including burgers and pizza. “I controlled what he ate and exercised him and the pounds just melted off. … [Read more...] about Dennis the Dieting Dog Loses 79% of His Body Weight With Healthy Habits
The Great Salt Lake in Utah Is Divided Into a Blue and a Red Body of Water – Here’s Why
Estimates of how fast the vital Thwaites Glacier will melt have failed to take into account the tides. The Great Salt Lake, an expansive marvel in Utah, harbors an intriguing secret. A massive railroad causeway cleaves through its heart, resulting in two distinct bodies of water with markedly different characteristics. On one side, a vivid blue entices visitors, while the … [Read more...] about The Great Salt Lake in Utah Is Divided Into a Blue and a Red Body of Water – Here’s Why
Apparently We Have To Say This But Do NOT Try And “Body Slam” An Orca
A man has been fined in New Zealand after a video of this "stupid behavior" emerged. Human-wildlife conflict is one of the biggest issues relating to the ability of the world's wildlife and people to coexist. Whether it’s living through a cicadapocalypse, having your crops stolen by hungry elephants, or the impact of war on wildlife, there are basic rules when it comes to … [Read more...] about Apparently We Have To Say This But Do NOT Try And “Body Slam” An Orca
Say goodbye to coffins, organic burial pods will turn your body into a tree after you die
See how cold grey cemeteries could acquire a new look and grow into vibrant forests for future generations of your offspring to visit you A bizarre burial alternative to turn your body into a tree after you die is trying to be got off the ground - or rather under it - in Italy. This radical different approach to death explores the concepts of life coming full circle and … [Read more...] about Say goodbye to coffins, organic burial pods will turn your body into a tree after you die