The storms that hit California in 2023 and early parts of 2024 continued to provide glimpses of hope after the severe drought up and down the state dropped water levels to shocking all-time lows. While the large fronts that began at the start of the year have caused flooding and massive amounts of snowfall at the higher elevations—which left thousands stranded with little to … [Read more...] about California’s Lake Oroville highlights reversal of severe-drought levels in stunning before and after images
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Kind Lady Saves a Baby Deer Sleeping Under a Tire By Leaving Note
When you live in our part of America, it's always a good idea to check around and under your vehicle to make sure wildlife hasn't chosen it as shelter. One kind lady noticed a baby deer sleeping under someone else's car tire and decided to take action. This Facebook share went viral as a lady wanted to make sure the driver of the vehicle knew that there was a baby deer … [Read more...] about Kind Lady Saves a Baby Deer Sleeping Under a Tire By Leaving Note
Mongolian ship’s anchor recovered from seabed off Nagasaki after 741 years
An anchor from a Mongolian ship that sank off the coast of an island in this southwestern Japan city during an attempt to invade Japan in 1281 has been recovered. So far, nine anchors have been salvaged during harbor construction surveys, but this is the first time that a planned retrieval has been carried out. Two Mongolian ships have been identified on the seafloor, and … [Read more...] about Mongolian ship’s anchor recovered from seabed off Nagasaki after 741 years
This is Uruk, as it may have looked in the IV millenium BCE and now.
Located in modern-day Iraq, Uruk was one of the first cities in the world. It emerged in the late 4th millennium BCE as a major center of trade, commerce, and culture. At its peak, Uruk was home to over 50,000 people and covered an area of over 4 square kilometers. The city was surrounded by a massive wall, which protected it from invaders. Inside the walls, there was a … [Read more...] about This is Uruk, as it may have looked in the IV millenium BCE and now.
Happy 98th birthday, Sir David
As we celebrate David Attenborough’s birthday, we are reminded of the beauty and wonder of the natural world that he has so passionately shared with us over the years. With his mesmerizing voice and captivating storytelling, he has inspired generations to appreciate and protect the delicate ecosystems that make up our planet. David’s dedication to conservation and … [Read more...] about Happy 98th birthday, Sir David