After a heart attack, a chemical derived from the venom of a funnel-web spider may prevent cells from dying, as it was previously demonstrated to have a similar potential after strokes. Many people could get a heart attack when they come upon a K'gari funnel web spider (or at least feel like one is imminent). But soon, the spider's venom may serve as the foundation for a … [Read more...] about A Spider Venom-Based Molecule That Could Protect Your Heart From Attack
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Driftwood is Transformed Into Fantastical Sculptures That Resemble Natural Spirits By an Artist
In Victoria, Canada, artist Debra Bernier makes imaginative sculptures from the natural surroundings. Bernier explores the shape and form of each piece of driftwood, painstakingly cutting out or adding to the natural material to make these beautiful, feminine forms. "I never start with a blank canvas when working with driftwood." "Each piece of driftwood is already a sculpture, … [Read more...] about Driftwood is Transformed Into Fantastical Sculptures That Resemble Natural Spirits By an Artist
Woman Separately Rescues Siblings, But Immediately Realizes That They Need Each Other
“They couldn’t get to each other fast enough” ❤️️ Having someone you love by your side makes it easier to go through a trying period. This is especially true for Pasta and Pepsi, two rescue dogs. The two canines physically needed one other for warmth and comfort after being abandoned outside in a neighborhood that wasn't their own. Logan's Legacy founder Suzette Hall told … [Read more...] about Woman Separately Rescues Siblings, But Immediately Realizes That They Need Each Other
Puppies Refuse To Accept That They Have Outgrown Their Nap Crate
“Who can blame them though? It's the ultimate snuggle puddle!” Dee Marie could tell right away that Emi and her seven puppies were a close-knit group when she brought them in. The puppies have always slept in a single large pile together, with Emi nearby to make sure they are secure. Marie remarked, "She's been such a devoted mother, and is constantly only feet away ready … [Read more...] about Puppies Refuse To Accept That They Have Outgrown Their Nap Crate
The “Gas Leak” That Forced The Evacuation Of The German Post Office Was Actually a Shipment Of The Stenchiest Fruit
Rotten onions, turpentine, and raw sewage are just a few of the typical parallels for the stench of durian, the world's stinkiest fruit. The bizarre, spiked fruit, native to Borneo and Sumatra, is the most divisive of Marmites in that while some people adore its strong odor and sweet flavor, others are so repulsed by it that they fear a chemical threat has been unleashed, which … [Read more...] about The “Gas Leak” That Forced The Evacuation Of The German Post Office Was Actually a Shipment Of The Stenchiest Fruit