In the nascent days of photography, portraits were a rarity, and the norm was for subjects to adopt serious, almost somber expressions. This was not merely a stylistic choice but a practical necessity of the era. With long exposure times required to capture images, maintaining a smile was impractical, if not impossible. Thus, most early photographs reflect a stern, impassive … [Read more...] about This Rare 1894 Photograph Shows a Young Indigenous Woman Smiling at the Viewer
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Smiling Faces of Survival: A Microscopic Look at the Leaf Structure of Xerophytic Grass
The amazing adaptability of plants to their environment is truly awe-inspiring, and nowhere is this more evident than in the leaf structure of xerophytic grasses like Ammophila arenaria, commonly known as marram grass. This hardy grass is a familiar sight on the sandy beaches and dunes of the UK coastline, where it plays a vital role in stabilising the shifting sands and … [Read more...] about Smiling Faces of Survival: A Microscopic Look at the Leaf Structure of Xerophytic Grass
The Longest Resident Of The Shelter Passes Out Smiling After Discovering A Family
“That is the smile of a dog who knows he's home” ❤️️ Despite his difficulties, Petey the rescue dog has always been a joyful boy. The lovely puppy was already the longest resident at his county shelter in North Carolina at the age of one year. Petey's stay had already been prolonged since the little shelter was overcrowded. With no possible adopters in sight, the shelter … [Read more...] about The Longest Resident Of The Shelter Passes Out Smiling After Discovering A Family
It Turns Out That Goats Are Drawn to Smiling and Happy Faces and Can Identify Human Emotions
Everyone appreciates a good smile. A smile conveys happiness and optimism, and seeing a smile causes our brain to release feel-good reward signals. Humans are the only animals who grin to express happiness, with several species of primates and apes making exceptions. However, scientists from Queen Mary University of London have found that goats appear to comprehend what a … [Read more...] about It Turns Out That Goats Are Drawn to Smiling and Happy Faces and Can Identify Human Emotions
The Happiest Thing You’ll See All Day Is A Little Dog Who Won’t Stop Smiling
“We’ve never seen him have a bad day." Meet Chevy, the dog with a 1,000-watt smile. The 9-year-old Pomeranian lives in Kettering, Ohio, with his mother and father. And, because to his constant grin, he's become a bit of a local celebrity. "He's never had a poor day in our eyes." "It simply makes us laugh," Chevy's mother, Tina Marcum Denlinger, told us. "Everything … [Read more...] about The Happiest Thing You’ll See All Day Is A Little Dog Who Won’t Stop Smiling