The short answer is we don’t know, but the crab theory certainly has a pinch to it. Amelia Earhart, celebrated for her groundbreaking achievements in aviation, embarked on a global flight in July 1937, never to be seen again. Theories surrounding her mysterious disappearance abound, with one unconventional idea resurfacing – was she eaten by giant crabs? In 1940, British … [Read more...] about Was Amelia Earhart Really Eaten By Giant Crabs?
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Curious dog sticks head through dryer vent, gets stuck in wall — police and firefighters come to rescue
Sometimes dogs get themselves stuck in some pretty tricky places, and need a little help from their human friends to get free. That was the unusual situation one curious dog got into recently, after getting his head stuck in a dryer vent — thankfully, police and firefighters came to save the day. On November 30, a dog named Spike stuck his head through a dryer vent and … [Read more...] about Curious dog sticks head through dryer vent, gets stuck in wall — police and firefighters come to rescue
This Is the Brightest Plant in the World – Its Fruits Have the Most Intense Natural Color
Have you ever seen a plant that shines like a mirror? If not, you might want to check this out. Pollia condensata, also known as the marble berry, is an African plant produces the most intense color ever studied in biological tissue, thanks to its unique structure and optical properties. It grows in the forests of Ethiopia, Mozambique, Tanzania and other African countries … [Read more...] about This Is the Brightest Plant in the World – Its Fruits Have the Most Intense Natural Color
79 Tortured Dogs, Cats Rescued From Caribbean Island
Over the weekend, a daring and compassionate rescue mission unfolded as at least 79 dogs and cats, victims of unthinkable cruelty, were saved from the clutches of abuse on the small Caribbean Island of Dominica. NBC Chicago News reports that these animals, having endured beatings, torture, and poisoning, were left for dead before the island's sole animal shelter took them in. A … [Read more...] about 79 Tortured Dogs, Cats Rescued From Caribbean Island
Stray dog undergoes amazing transformation after 11 pounds of matted fur shaved off him
Workers at Friends For Animals of Metro Detroit (FAMD) shaved about 11 pounds of fur off a severely matted stray dog that arrived at the shelter Friday. Shelter workers say the dog, who they have named Reggae, was soaked wet and weighed 90 pounds when brought in by Dearborn Animal Control. The dog had a chain collar matted in his fur, but no microchip, and it isn't known … [Read more...] about Stray dog undergoes amazing transformation after 11 pounds of matted fur shaved off him