In June this year, a dog was rescued from the streets of the Ukraine in a sorry state. Homeless life had not been kind to this gentle giant of a dog who was malnourished and weak. When staff brought him in, they were determined to find him a new loving home immediately. Little did they know he already had a home. This blue-eyed big dog was covered in scabies and … [Read more...] about Animal rescuers think they’ve found a homeless dog – they have no idea the reunion that’s about to take place
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Can you crack the identity of this strange tool that’s making the internet go nuts?
If you’ve ever gone treasure hunting in your grandparents’ home, you’ve likely dug up some unusual objects that leave you scratching your head. Recently, an online user shared a photo of some metal instruments that – if not for the nut-shaped bowl they sit – look like little weapons. Netizens jumped in with their thoughts, sharing various uses for these odd objects, one … [Read more...] about Can you crack the identity of this strange tool that’s making the internet go nuts?
This Owl Hatched A Duckling As Its Own And Here’s How That’s Possible
As brood parasites, wood duck parents often place some of their eggs in other birds’ nests. It’s a strategy to have as many offsprings reach adulthood as possible, and it sometimes results in interesting situations. One day, wildlife artist and amateur photographer Laurie Wolf noticed a small fluffy bird bobbing up and down inside the nest box in her Jupiter, … [Read more...] about This Owl Hatched A Duckling As Its Own And Here’s How That’s Possible
Super-aged Japan now has 9 million vacant homes. And that’s a problem
Japan, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and technological advancements, finds itself grappling with an unprecedented dilemma: a staggering surplus of vacant houses. The number has soared to a record high of nine million, a figure surpassing the entire population of New York City. These abandoned dwellings, known as "akiya" in Japanese, present multifaceted challenges for … [Read more...] about Super-aged Japan now has 9 million vacant homes. And that’s a problem
A plant that’s everywhere is fueling a growing risk of wildfire disaster
A plant that’s everywhere is fueling a growing risk of wildfire disaster. A ubiquitous, resilient, and seemingly harmless plant is propelling an increase in large, fast-moving, and destructive wildfires in the United States. Grass is as plentiful as sunshine, and under the right weather conditions, it behaves like gasoline for wildfires: All it takes is a spark for it to … [Read more...] about A plant that’s everywhere is fueling a growing risk of wildfire disaster