Even though Dandelions are so cute, many regions classify them as a weed. The Latin name of the plant is Taraxacum officinale. It refers to the plant’s medicinal properties as discovered by the Greeks. The name ‘Dandelion’ is a portmanteau of a phrase in France – ‘dents de lion’. The literal meaning is the lion tooth. If you have seen the plant’s leaves, then you would … [Read more...] about 14 Dandelion Facts As Interesting As The Fluffy Plant
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Storm Arwen Creates A “Masterpiece” By Blasting Grass So Hard That It Perfectly Weaves Around The Fence
People can't believe the illusion is naturally occurring as it looks 'hand-woven' Storm Arwen left a'masterpiece' in its wake, blasting tonnes of grass so hard that the blades wove themselves perfectly onto a fence, fooling admirers into thinking it was handmade. On Sunday, November 28, landscape photographer Colin Richards braved the elements to walk up Mynydd … [Read more...] about Storm Arwen Creates A “Masterpiece” By Blasting Grass So Hard That It Perfectly Weaves Around The Fence
Apparently, This Ancient Japanese Technique From The 14th Century Allows People To Produce Lumber Without Having To Cut Down Trees
Japan is an intriguing country (especially for an outsider) that never ceases to amaze and inspire people by striving for perfection. It appears that the pursuit of excellence is something that’s deeply embedded in the culture, and it shows in different areas of life and various ways. The majority of us are already familiar with the concept of bonsai—a Japanese art form … [Read more...] about Apparently, This Ancient Japanese Technique From The 14th Century Allows People To Produce Lumber Without Having To Cut Down Trees
A Dog Sneaks Away From Home To Befriend A Wild Deer
“It doesn’t surprise me at all that Koda was trying to make a new friend.” When Rachel Howatt's beloved husky Koda went missing in late December, she spent hours searching the woods near her home to no avail. But, a few days later, the dependable pup appeared back at home in Manitoba, Ontario, Canada, as if nothing had happened. "We definitely looked for her, but she just … [Read more...] about A Dog Sneaks Away From Home To Befriend A Wild Deer
Stray dog is just skin and bones when he is found lying in the street by an angel – who gives him his life back
Stray dogs, fighting to survive on the streets, are so tough to see. Dogs are lost without someone to love them. Some find a pack of other dogs to run with and have some chance of survival but it’s still not easy. In the Argentinian capital of Buenos Aires there is a problem with stray dogs. All cities have stray dogs but there is a particularly high number in this … [Read more...] about Stray dog is just skin and bones when he is found lying in the street by an angel – who gives him his life back