After decades of absurd dispute, the two countries have agreed to share Hans Island, a little uninhabited island off the coast of Norway. The world's kindest (or passive-aggressive) conflict has come to an end. After 50 years of claiming sovereignty over Hans Island, which is located in the Arctic Circle and measures only 1.3 square kilometers (0.5 square miles), Denmark … [Read more...] about The 50-Year “Whisky War” Comes To An End With The Establishment Of The First Land Border Between Canada And Europe
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47 Cats Discovered Living In A Car With Their Owner!
Animal welfare workers in Minnesota rescued 47 cats discovered living in a car with their owner. The animals were rescued after temperatures outside reached 32 degrees Celsius, making the inside of the car considerably warm. The owner had lately become homeless but refused to relinquish his pets. They were discovered in the car while it was stopped in a rest stop, yet … [Read more...] about 47 Cats Discovered Living In A Car With Their Owner!
Incredible Craftsmanship in a 4,500-Year-Old Egyptian Wood Statue With Rock Crystal Eyes
Ancient Egyptian artisans and painters were masters of their craft. Ancient craftsmen, known for their funerary statues, did a brisk business filling the land's many tombs and temples. Archeologists have continually uncovered excellent masterpieces that continue to astonish spectators over the centuries. One of these mythical monuments is of Ka'aper, the scribe and priest (also … [Read more...] about Incredible Craftsmanship in a 4,500-Year-Old Egyptian Wood Statue With Rock Crystal Eyes
After Her Mother Surprises Her With a Shelter Dog She Saw Online, A Young Girl Bursts Into Tears
"He's the one that's going to take good care of us, Mom! If you go get him, I promise to love him forever." Alexandria was browsing the Arizona Humane Society website when she came across a photo of Wyatt, a black and white pit bull. The 10-year-old knew right away that this was the dog for her family. "As soon as she saw Wyatt, she burst into tears and knew he was the … [Read more...] about After Her Mother Surprises Her With a Shelter Dog She Saw Online, A Young Girl Bursts Into Tears
Archeologists Discover “Sistine Chapel of the Ancients” With Thousands of Ice Age Rock Paintings
In the depths of the dense Amazon rainforest, a hidden masterpiece of ancient artistry has come to light, shedding light on the mysteries of prehistoric life. Dubbed the "Sistine Chapel of the Ancients," this extraordinary discovery unveils an awe-inspiring gallery of ice age rock paintings, etched onto an expansive "canvas" that stretches for over 8 miles. Nestled within … [Read more...] about Archeologists Discover “Sistine Chapel of the Ancients” With Thousands of Ice Age Rock Paintings