Elephant rides are a common tourist attraction, but wildlife rescue group in Thailand is warning against the industry. Despite their massive size and strength, elephants are not naturally conditioned for carrying riders. So those forced into service for tourists often suffer severe medal issues as a result. Take Pai Lin, for instance. The Wildlife Friends...

You clean every nook and cranny in your bathroom and kitchen. But despite them looking immaculate, there’s a gross smell lingering. You might want to take a look at your drains. Gunk can gather in drains and pipes for many reasons but a build-up can reek. Even worse, it might cause drainage issues where the...

Billionaire Porsche executive Wolfgang Porsche has filed for divorce from his wife of 16 years after her “dementia-like illness” worsened. His wife Claudia Huebner is 74 and her illness caused a shift in her personality that made it “impossible” for them to live together, according to Porsche. She has four carers who help her all...

There are few emotional bonds as strong as the one connecting man and dog. Dogs have been by our sides from prehistoric times and continue to be a big part of our lives today. But not everyone feels the same way about man’s best friend. The humble dog is one of the first species to...

As the cold season rolls in, the age old debate resumes: What is the most effective way to heat our homes? Heating costs can build up quickly, especially as outside temperatures hit freezing. The two prime options are to turn up the heat on an “as-needed” basis, or to keep the heat on all the...

Kate Chacksfield had no idea her dog, Ruby, was in danger. Ruby had snuck and eaten two brownies made with xylitol, the natural sugar substitute. Unaware that xylitol is toxic to dogs, Chacksfield didn’t know what was happening when the Hungarian Vizsla became sick thirty-six hours later. She took Ruby to a vet but the...

A construction company based in New York is hiring high school graduates and offering full benefits  — no college degree required. After a summer apprenticeship with Harrison & Burrowes, new hires could receive a full-time position as well as earn up to $47 an hour. Owner and COO Chris DiStefano explained that they wanted to...

A Chinese man identified as Li had been kidnapped and used as a blood slave for months. His captors were a gang in Cambodia who trapped him via an online job ad using a fake company. While captured, 31-year-old Li had 800ml of blood removed every month. His blood was likely sold online. This experience...

Falafel is a popular Middle Eastern street food that’s enjoyed by food lovers all over the world. Falafel is made of chickpeas or fava beans ground up, shaped into balls or patties, and fried. It’s often served as a sandwich, with the falafel balls placed in a pita or wrapped in a flatbread along with...

They say that twins are born with their lifelong best friend. That is definitely the case for Anna and Lucy DeCinque who became stars in TLC’s Extreme Sisters reality series. They have crowned themselves “the most identical twins in the world” and they do everything together. This includes dressing alike, going to the bathroom at...

Microplastics are tiny bits of plastic that pollute the environment. They’re typically less than 5mm in length. They enter the ecosystem via several different sources including sewage treatment plants, cosmetics industries, car and truck tires, clothing, and plastic water bottles. Research has shown that there are several harmful potential effects on the environment from these...

Robert Sansone is a prolific engineer, despite his young age of 17 years. The inventor from Port Pierce, Florida, has completed about 60 engineering projects, from high-speed running boots, animatronic hands, and a go-kart that can drive over 70 miles an hour. But a few years ago, he came across a video discussing electric cars,...