In Southern Spain, beating the heat in the summer can literally be an art – and the town of Alhaurín de la Torre in Malaga is no exception. Local crochet teacher Eva Pacheco and her class decided to stand up for the challenge by creating a massive patchwork of crocheted squares to cover the main shopping area in the center of town. The end result speaks for … [Read more...] about Local Crochet Class Makes Giant Canopy to Provide Shade in Extremely Hot Spanish Town
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Animal lover wins $4 million from lottery scratch-off — and donates to local shelter
What would you do if you won the lottery? Many of us have big dreams of what we would spend it on, like a new house or a car. But when one animal-loving Massachusetts man won millions on a scratch-off, one of his first actions was to give back to pets in need. Paul Riley, from Peabody, Massachusetts, purchased a Massachusetts State Lottery “100X Cash” instant ticket game … [Read more...] about Animal lover wins $4 million from lottery scratch-off — and donates to local shelter
Billion-Dollar Startup Trying to Bring Back the Dodo Seeks Local Aid
In a groundbreaking collaboration, a US-based startup, Colossal Biosciences Inc., with a mission to resurrect the iconic dodo bird from extinction, has joined forces with the Mauritian Wildlife Foundation (MWF) to ensure a sustainable habitat for the species once it makes a triumphant return. The dodo, native to the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius until its extinction in … [Read more...] about Billion-Dollar Startup Trying to Bring Back the Dodo Seeks Local Aid
An underground network of wildlife lovers are illegally ‘beaver bombing’ local rivers: ‘They are the heroes of our time
In the year 1998, Olivier Rubbers took a bold step that would eventually make him a symbol of a growing underground movement. He engaged in what he fondly termed "beaver bombing" of his local waterways. In simpler terms, Rubbers took it upon himself to reintroduce beavers into the wild, allowing these industrious creatures to work their magic by naturally damming up rivers. … [Read more...] about An underground network of wildlife lovers are illegally ‘beaver bombing’ local rivers: ‘They are the heroes of our time
Artist Jon Foreman Creates Mesmerizing Land Art with Sand and Stones on His Local Beach
A talented land artist from the UK named Jon Foreman has been creating stunning works of art on his local beach using sand and stones. Foreman collects natural materials like stones, pebbles, and shells, and arranges them in mesmerizing swirling patterns to temporarily transform the sandy landscape. Each ephemeral installation will eventually disappear when it’s reclaimed by … [Read more...] about Artist Jon Foreman Creates Mesmerizing Land Art with Sand and Stones on His Local Beach