Theunis Both. 51, was a big-game hunter until he passed away in 2017. His cause of death was being crushed by an African elephant during a hunt. As he led a group of hunters in Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe, they stumbled upon a herd of breeding elephants. Three elephants charged at the party, and Botha shot...
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Alzheimer’s Disease affects at least 50 million people worldwide, and its prevalence is on the rise. (1) Researchers from Duke University discovered that the early warning signs of Alzheimer’s can be seen in a person’s eyes. That’s right: Long before the brain begins to degenerate, these signs can be seen in the retina. This could...
Receiving a stage 4 cancer diagnosis is a nightmare-come-true. It’s a situation that few ever expect to be in themselves, and that offers very little hope. A Los Angeles doctor has figured out a way to determine the exact right prescription an individual with stage 4 cancer needs in order to beat the disease. It...
Are you in need of a relaxing walk in the woods, or are looking to gain a new perspective on things? Well, then this treetop skywalk in Tennessee is just what you’ve been searching for to help you unwind and reconnect with nature and yourself. Take A Stroll Through the Treetop Skywalk In Tennessee Anakeesta,...
Hundreds of years ago, settlers came to the land that is now the United States and systematically stole land from the indigenous people living there for thousands of years prior. Today, indigenous tribes are fighting to get at least some of their land back. This Colorado landowner returned ancestral land that he purchased unknowingly. (1)...
If you have been a regular church-goer at any point in your life, you may have heard the story of the siege of Jerusalem in the book of Kings. Whether or not many bible stories are true is hotly debated among scholars, however, an archaeological discovery made in 2019 shows that this bible story really...
We use palm oil almost every day. It’s in almost 50% of our packaged food, our cosmetics, and our biofuel. It grows in the tropics, with 86% produced in Malasia and Indonesia, and these plantations cause severe environmental damage. Clearing for these plantations destroys rainforests and homes of Indigenous people and animal species like tigers,...
Ralph Lauren, the American fashion brand, has formed a groundbreaking collaboration with indigenous artist Naiomi Glasses, leaving everyone online in awe. Unveiling the inaugural drop of a capsule collection through its Artist in Residence program on December 5. The fashion icon showcased products designed by the distinguished seventh-generation Diné weaver and textile artist. An icon...
You probably remember learning about the California Gold Rush. In 1848, James Carter discovered gold flakes in the American River in Sacramento Valley. This is bringing thousands of hopeful gold miners to the area in what is being referred to as “gold fever.” (1) Well, mark March 2021 in your calendars: The month of the...
Homelessness is a problem in nearly every city in the world. There is not one sure-fire solution to getting people off the streets. In Toronto, Canada, which experiences cold and snowy winters, providing homes for the homeless that are safe and warm is difficult. A resident carpenter started building tiny wooden shelters for these people,...
Having children is wonderful, and there is no one ‘right’ way to have a family. Some have children the conventual way; others chose their family from their community, use a surrogate, adopt, and there the few who are foster parents for children “in-between homes.” Then there is this man who fosters and takes in terminally...
It’s all the rage, becoming a globe-trotting ‘influencer’ on social media. Thanks to these people who have boomed in popularity online, on channels such as Instagram and Twitter, many holiday destinations are getting some well-deserved spotlight. Many people book holidays after being enticed by what they have seen on their favorite influencer’s feed. However, this...