A social media vlogger accidentally poisoned herself after eating what she thought was Aloe vera. Ms Zhang was filming a segment about the plant's health benefits when she took a bite out of what turned out to be an Agave americana plant and poisoned herself. She is heard saying "this is great" in the video, but shortly afterwards her mouth went numb, her throat felt like it … [Read more...] about Vlogger Attempts to Demonstrate the Health Benefits of Aloe Vera, but Inadvertently Poisons Herself Live On Camera
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A Family Of Panama Monkeys Has Entered The Stone Age
One population of white-faced capuchin monkeys in Panama has entered the Stone Age, according to researchers. The monkeys are the fourth species of primates to use stone tools to break nuts and shellfish, following us. The group lives on Jicarón island, a small island off the coast of Panama that is part of the Coiba National Park, according to New Scientist. The national … [Read more...] about A Family Of Panama Monkeys Has Entered The Stone Age
In Siberian Permafrost, An 18,000-Year-Old Puppy Was Discovered
After being discovered in the depths of Siberia's permafrost, a fascinating prehistoric pup has experts scratching their brains. The puppy's name was "Dogor," which means "Friend" in the Yakut language spoken in the area. It was reported to be only two months old when it died. It was discovered in Siberia, north-east of Yakutsk, near the Indigirka River, and was recently … [Read more...] about In Siberian Permafrost, An 18,000-Year-Old Puppy Was Discovered
Near Hamburg, Nine Massive Waves of Deadwood Rage Across The Forest Floor
As Germany braced for a second wave of COVID-19 in the fall of 2020, photographer and artist Jörg Gläscher sought to put his anxiety into a project that seemed equally enormous and domineerin. g. "I was working (with the idea of) nature's sheer might, the all-destroying force, which brings one of the world's richest countries to a full halt," he says Colossa. "A wave is a … [Read more...] about Near Hamburg, Nine Massive Waves of Deadwood Rage Across The Forest Floor
Ernesto Neto’s 79-Foot Labyrinth Hangs From The Ceiling Of a Houston Museum
People are encouraged to walk through canals of stretched yarn and grasp the structural weavings, while spicy scents like turmeric and cumin are often diffused throughout the room. Brazilian artist Ernesto Neto (previously) is known for his enormous, fiber-based installations that plunge viewers into a multi-sensory landscape of organic elements: people are encouraged to walk … [Read more...] about Ernesto Neto’s 79-Foot Labyrinth Hangs From The Ceiling Of a Houston Museum