100 years ago, people were eating things that most of us will never taste. So what happened? Time travel back to 1905. Back in 1905, a book called "The Apples of New York" was published by the New York State Department of Agriculture. It featured hundreds of apple varieties of all shapes, colors, and sizes, including Thomas Jefferson's personal favorite, the Esopus … [Read more...] about 100 years ago, people were eating things that most of us will never taste. So what happened?
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Tears as Video of Dog Getting ‘Soaked in the Rain’ Viewed Over 77M Times
In a poignant video that has touched the hearts of over 77 million viewers, a woman shared the distressing sight of her neighbor's dog left out in the rain without any shelter. The emotional clip, posted on TikTok by Julina Cabugao (@jholynaa) on December 6, has not only stirred widespread concern but also prompted positive changes for the furry protagonist, Milo. As rain … [Read more...] about Tears as Video of Dog Getting ‘Soaked in the Rain’ Viewed Over 77M Times
500-year-old pressed flowers reveal disheartening secrets to team of scientists: ‘These increases are frightening’
In a quest to unravel the secrets of Italy's past, scientists have turned to an unlikely source – a collection of 500-year-old pressed flowers. Preserved by naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi between 1551 and 1586, these delicate specimens, originating from the hillsides of Bologna, have provided a unique window into the ecological shifts that have transpired over the centuries. … [Read more...] about 500-year-old pressed flowers reveal disheartening secrets to team of scientists: ‘These increases are frightening’
A Shiny Uranus Is JWST’s Holiday Gift For Us All
As the holiday season unfolds, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) presents astronomy enthusiasts with a captivating celestial gift—a stunning view of Uranus. Building on a spectacular image captured earlier this year, the space telescope has been diligently observing the distant ice giant planet, unraveling a tapestry of details previously unseen. The latest image, … [Read more...] about A Shiny Uranus Is JWST’s Holiday Gift For Us All
World’s Last Known White Giraffe in Kenya Gets GPS Tracking Device to Protect it From Poachers
In the vast expanses of Kenya's arid savannah near the Somalia border, a lone figure roams, standing out conspicuously against the natural landscape. This solitary being is not just any giraffe but the world's last known white giraffe. With its distinctive white coloration caused by a rare genetic trait called leucism, this majestic creature has become the focus of conservation … [Read more...] about World’s Last Known White Giraffe in Kenya Gets GPS Tracking Device to Protect it From Poachers