When you think of corn, you might imagine the typical yellow kernels that are so common in grocery stores. But there is one corn variety that stands out from the rest with its stunning rainbow colors, and that is the Glass Gem corn. The story behind this unique corn variety began with Oklahoma farmer, Carl Barnes, who was exploring his Native American roots. Barnes started … [Read more...] about Glass Gem: The Story of The Most Beautiful Corn Variety on Earth
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Maya the Jaguar: A Success Story in Big Cat Rehabilitation and Conservation
Maya the jaguar is a success story for The Big Cat Sanctuary, a conservation organization dedicated to protecting and rehabilitating big cats. Maya arrived at the sanctuary at just five days old in 2017, weighing a mere 800 grams. She was found alone and abandoned in the wild, with no mother in sight. Fortunately, the sanctuary was able to take her in and provide the care and … [Read more...] about Maya the Jaguar: A Success Story in Big Cat Rehabilitation and Conservation
The Fascinating Story of Michelangelo’s Moses and His Mysterious Little Finger
Michelangelo's masterpiece, the sculpture of Moses, has captured the attention and admiration of art lovers for centuries. But did you know that it's all in the finger? The little finger of the statue is bent, giving the impression of tension and strength. This incredible detail is a testament to Michelangelo's unparalleled skill as a sculptor. Moses was created in the … [Read more...] about The Fascinating Story of Michelangelo’s Moses and His Mysterious Little Finger
The Incredible Story of the Girl Who Spent 738 Days Living in a Redwood Tree
Julia Butterfly Hill, American environmental activist, lived in a giant 1500-year-old redwood tree named Luna for 738 days to protest logging actions of the Pacific Lumber company. She lived in the tree from December 10, 1997 to December 1999, only terminating her revolutionary action when an agreement was made with Pacific Lumber Company to spare the tree and a 200 foot … [Read more...] about The Incredible Story of the Girl Who Spent 738 Days Living in a Redwood Tree
The Story Behind The “World’s Loneliest House”
Photos of a tiny white house standing alone on a remote island are currently circulating online, sparking mysterious theories. It has been dubbed the world's loneliest house and has been described as an introvert's dream home. After being shared on Instagram last week, photos of the White House quickly went viral. The photographs depict a picturesque log cabin perched on a … [Read more...] about The Story Behind The “World’s Loneliest House”