A controversy over a waterfall has cascaded into a social media storm in China, even prompting an explanation from the water body itself. A hiker posted a video that showed the flow of water from Yuntai Mountain Waterfall – billed as China's tallest uninterrupted waterfall – was coming from a pipe built high into the rock face. The clip has been liked more than 70,000 … [Read more...] about Hiker finds pipe feeding China’s tallest waterfall
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Here’s why it can be a good idea to carry a potato in your car
Chances are that if you live long enough, you’ll learn a thing or two about the world. The ability to pass down the various wisdoms we acquire to future generations has been vital in the evolution of our species, and even today the world is made a far easier place thanks to knowledge that’s become more widely accessible than ever before. It’s with that in my mind that we … [Read more...] about Here’s why it can be a good idea to carry a potato in your car
Dog left heartbroken after being surrendered to shelter after 2 years: “He doesn’t understand where his person went”
It’s always heartbreaking when dogs are surrendered to shelters by their owners. These dogs are upended from the only home they’ve never known, confused about why they’re in these new surroundings without their familiar family. That’s what one video shows, after a dog was surrendered by his family after 2 years — but beneath the heartbreak, there is hope. Last month, a … [Read more...] about Dog left heartbroken after being surrendered to shelter after 2 years: “He doesn’t understand where his person went”
David Duchovny announces death of beloved rescue dog Brick: shares beautiful poem as tribute
No matter who you are, losing a dog can be one of the hardest things in the world. Even famous celebrities grieve for their late pets. Recently, X-Files star David Duchovny said goodbye to his beloved rescue dog Brick — and wrote a beautiful poem as tribute. Duchovny, 63, adopted his dog Brick in 2015, and the dog has been a favorite among the actor’s fans — Brick even … [Read more...] about David Duchovny announces death of beloved rescue dog Brick: shares beautiful poem as tribute
Snake-Headed Fish That Can Breathe Air And Slither On Land Caught In Missouri
It is the fourth northern snakehead captured in the state. Is it a snake? Is it a fish? No, it’s a northern snakehead! This bizarre creature – technically a fish, though someone should tell its face – is an invasive species capable of breathing air and slithering like its reptilian doppelganger. Last month, one was caught in Missouri by an astonished angler. Captured on … [Read more...] about Snake-Headed Fish That Can Breathe Air And Slither On Land Caught In Missouri