Heart Health

The Panama Canal is one of the greatest engineering marvels in the world—a 82 km waterway linking the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean. But what makes it even more impressive is the precision with which massive ships like the MS Island Princess pass through its narrow locks, with only 60 centimeters of clearance on each side. The Panamax Design Challenge The Island … [Read more...] about How the MS Island Princess Squeezes Through the Panama Canal’s 60-Centimeter Gap

Being different from everyone else can be a difficult thing, especially when you’re young. At a certain age, simply not looking like the rest of your classmates can unfortunately result in ridicule and bullying. Madden Humphreys is an ordinary 8-year-old from Oklahoma, USA. The only difference between him and the average boy of his age is the fact that he was born with a … [Read more...] about Boy bullied for cleft lip and different colored eyes: Cat turns up on Facebook and changes everything

A bullfighter has died after being slammed into the wall of an arena by a bull he was taunting in order to facilitate a move marking the end of the show. As per reports, 22-year-old Manuel Maria Trindade was making his first ever appearance at the Campo Pequeno Bullring in Lisbon, Portugal last week when the tragic incident unfolded. Trindade was to act as the … [Read more...] about Young bullfighter dies in debut after being slammed against wall in front of crowd

Some animal rescues touch the heart more than others, and Julia’s story is one that stays with you. Back in 2016, a Los Angeles woman encountered a homeless dog on the street. She snapped a picture and sent it to Hope For Paws, an organization that works to save street dogs in California. The organization immediately realized that they needed to intervene. The … [Read more...] about Woman snaps photo of skinny ‘dog’ — soon learns the truth

Is there anything cozier than having your cat curled up on your lap as it purrs soothingly? I don’t think so. And I’m not alone in thinking that cats can help us relax and unwind. In fact, it turns out that their purring also has a positive effect on our health. Cats purr when they’re happy and feeling satisfied. But purring can also help cats to calm … [Read more...] about What happens to your body when you let your cat purr on your stomach