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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Suspended jail terms for pair who left dog home alone
A couple from Eastbourne, East Sussex, has been handed suspended jail sentences after leaving their elderly dog unattended while they embarked on a family vacation, resulting in the tragic demise of their beloved pet. Keith Byrne, aged 38, and his partner, 42-year-old Sophie Singer, opted to leave their boxer named Bentley behind as they departed for a holiday retreat at a … [Read more...] about Suspended jail terms for pair who left dog home alone
Why the Hoba Meteorite Left No Impact Crater Despite Being Earth’s Biggest Space Rock and Chunk of Iron
The locals call it “Ghantsiis,” the “fallen star,” and believe it possesses supernatural powers. Even if that’s not the case, the Hoba meteorite does have features that make scientists scratch their heads. Imagine a giant, anvil-shaped rock falling from space. Most of us would expect a colossal crater, a scene straight out of a sci-fi movie. But what if this space rock … [Read more...] about Why the Hoba Meteorite Left No Impact Crater Despite Being Earth’s Biggest Space Rock and Chunk of Iron
Puppy found in breeder’s trash can, left to die due to medical defects — now he’s getting a second chance
A breeder threw a puppy in the trash, leaving him to die — but thanks to a miracle he was found and given a second chance. According to a post from Mac’s Mission, a nonprofit dog rescue based in Jackson, Missouri, a broker was visiting a breeder to buy puppies last month when she saw a “sickly, lethargic” French bulldog puppy, struggling for life. The dog had an … [Read more...] about Puppy found in breeder’s trash can, left to die due to medical defects — now he’s getting a second chance
Eight passengers stranded on African island after Norwegian cruise ship left without them
A dream cruise vacation turned into a nightmare for eight passengers who were left stranded on the African island of São Tomé and Príncipe after their ship, the Norwegian Dawn, departed without them because they were late returning from a private tour. The tourists, six from the U.S. and two from Australia, were on a 21-day voyage up the African coast that began in Cape … [Read more...] about Eight passengers stranded on African island after Norwegian cruise ship left without them