Thousands of lives were changed forever in 79 CE when Mount Vesuvius erupted, burying Pompeii under 23 feet of ash and debris. Over 2,000 people died in the disaster, many of whom were trapped inside their homes. For the first time, researchers have fully sequenced the DNA of a single victim. We now have a better understanding of the people who lived in Pompeii as a result of … [Read more...] about A Scientists Successfully Sequence the DNA of Man From the Pompeii Eruption for the First Time
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This Puppy Was Rescued From A Graveyard And Had The Best Reaction When Reunited With His Saviors
Staff members at a cemetery in Missouri weren’t too scared when they saw a shadow moving around in the darkness one night. Four-legged visitors had started appearing here and there at times, trotting through the grounds. A closer look in the light of the next day revealed the figure to be a small stray puppy. When workers noticed that he was missing most of his hair … [Read more...] about This Puppy Was Rescued From A Graveyard And Had The Best Reaction When Reunited With His Saviors
Apparently, This Ancient Japanese Technique From The 14th Century Allows People To Produce Lumber Without Having To Cut Down Trees
Japan is an intriguing country (especially for an outsider) that never ceases to amaze and inspire people by striving for perfection. It appears that the pursuit of excellence is something that’s deeply embedded in the culture, and it shows in different areas of life and various ways. The majority of us are already familiar with the concept of bonsai—a Japanese art form … [Read more...] about Apparently, This Ancient Japanese Technique From The 14th Century Allows People To Produce Lumber Without Having To Cut Down Trees
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
This Story Brought Tears To My Eyes! Something I’ve Learned From Sheep
"Sad night last night but today is a brighter day. The ewe (female sheep) on the left lambed a stillborn and we were unable to resuscitate it. She cried most of the night longing for her lamb after we removed it. The ewe on the right lambed twins last week, though they were very small. It seems that today she has given one of her twins to the grieving mother to raise as her … [Read more...] about This Story Brought Tears To My Eyes! Something I’ve Learned From Sheep