Göbekli Tepe, the world’s earliest-known temple, was built around 11 500 years ago, when woolly mammoths still roamed the Earth, and Britain wasn’t yet an island. In 1963, scientists from Istanbul University and the University of Chicago found ancient stone tools while conducting a survey on the hill of Göbekli Tepe (which means ‘potbelly hill’ in Turkish) not far from the … [Read more...] about The World’s Oldest Known Temple, Which Was Built 7,000 Years Before the Stonehenge Circle, Puts the People of That Time Into a Different Perspective
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Night Time Adventures: GPS Reveals Where Your Cat Goes After Dark
Cats are notorious for their independent spirit and mysterious ways. While we might picture them curled up at our feet at night, the truth, as always, can be far more fascinating. Thanks to GPS locators, we can finally shed light on their nighttime adventures! Imagine this: you snuggle into bed, picturing your feline friend curled up contentedly nearby. Perhaps they're … [Read more...] about Night Time Adventures: GPS Reveals Where Your Cat Goes After Dark
Woman rescues baby animal from trash bin just in time — raises him to be a full-grown beauty
You never know when an animal will come into your life and change everything. One animal rescuer discovered a tiny creature in a garbage bin, it led to a years-long friendship. Marianne Wik has been rescuing animals in the Spanish mountains of the Sierra Nevada for the past 10 years. “Me and some friends said that, ‘yes, it doesn’t hurt to take a car and just drive around … [Read more...] about Woman rescues baby animal from trash bin just in time — raises him to be a full-grown beauty
Partially blind, emaciated dog found abandoned for the second time — soon gets a happy ending
A few months ago, a rescue found a dog in a heartbreaking state: after being abandoned, the dog was skeletally thin and huddling under leaves for warmth. But now, this sweet dog finally has a happy ending… In November, Ruff Start Rescue, a nonprofit based in Minnesota, reported on a heartbreaking recent intake. An 8-year-old dog was found in Hudson, Wisconsin, described … [Read more...] about Partially blind, emaciated dog found abandoned for the second time — soon gets a happy ending
The US Drops Out Of Top 20 Happiest Countries For First Time
This year's World Happiness Report has been released and features some glum findings for the US: For the first time since the index began, the country is not ranked in the top 20. Things seem particularly tough for young Americans whose happiness levels have fallen sharply since 2010. Some things never change, though; Finland secured its place as the world’s happiest country … [Read more...] about The US Drops Out Of Top 20 Happiest Countries For First Time