How familiar are you with the term ‘rewilding‘? There are quite a few stories about inspirational folk cleaning up beaches. or brave scientists save endangered species by committing their lives to study them. Then some work hard on restoring ecosystems. Well, rewilding is a term we use when referring to those who work on restoring...
A man in the English countryside achieved every metal detectorist’s dream. He discovered a medieval diamond wedding ring. The valuable artifact is expected to fetch £30,000 and £40,000 ($35,500 and $47,300) when it goes on auction. David Board, 69, used to be a metal detectorist in the 1970s but found nothing of consequence. But during...
For centuries, clay was used to cool and store water. This tradition continues today, and it’s especially popular in areas with limited access to electric refrigeration. Clay is naturally porous, and in a cool and dry climate, a clay pot can keep its contents cold for extended periods of time. But it can do more...
In recent years, we’ve seen a rise in environmental impact awareness. Many countries are working hard to find new ways to utilize renewable energy, burn clean energy, and minimize their carbon footprint. France has passed a new law, that all large parking lots in the country will have to be covered by solar panels. President...
Niagara Falls, made up of 3 cascades, is considered one of the wonders of the world. Thousands of visitors go each year to appreciate its beauty and magnitude. It is located in North America, between upper New York and Lower Ontario, Canada. Horseshoe falls, American Falls and Bridal Veil Falls are magnificent cascades to see,...
In 1963, a man in the Nevşehir Province of Turkey knocked down a wall in his basement and accidentally stumbled into an ancient underground city. The man, who was not named in reports, was renovating his home when his chickens started disappearing into a small crevasse. He investigated the wall with a sledgehammer — only...
The Indian state of Gujarat is leading the solar revolution, with Modhera being the first solar-powered village in the country. This has set a precedent for Antonio Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations. He considers this to be “a reconciliation between humankind and planet.” This project has reportedly supplied the citizens of this village...
With rising food costs you might be looking to supplement your diet with as much free produce as possible. To do so, you may just have to stroll down to the park. The city of Andernach in Germany is one of the world’s ‘edible cities’. Andernach has parks that have been turned into orchards where...
With the way resources are depleting on Earth every day, it might be wise to invest in another planet. And according to scientists, there could be a potentially habitable planet around 100 light years away. It is understood that the average life expectancy would be close to 3,158 years. The discovery of such a planet...
Did you know a chicken can survive even after getting beheaded? Sure, most of them survive for a few moments- but this hen lived for 18 months! Around seven decades ago, a farmer decapitated his chicken in Colorado. But surprisingly, the chicken didn’t die. The miraculous bird was then called Mike, and it became pretty...
For all the dinosaur fans out there, scientists have made an exciting announcement. They have discovered a dinosaur embryo that is exquisitely preserved. Scientists date the embryo as 66 million years old at least. The embryo was just about to hatch from the egg and looks similar to a chicken. Researchers found this fossil of...
The Guerrilla Grafters are a group that was launched in 2011. Their mission is to secretly—and illegally—graft fruit-bearing branches onto decorative trees that line city streets. Their goal? To help build a better and more nourishing environment in every neighborhood. To them, every sterile decorative tree is viewed as a missed opportunity to provide free fresh fruit to people,...
