You’ve probably heard that chocolate is bad for dogs, right? Well, have you ever wondered what other “people food’” animals should not eat? In Swift Creek Campground (formerly Baker Lake Resort), we found out exactly what beer does to bears. Now, this story might a little on the old side, but its definitely one for the...
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A Premiere Daily Highlight Story: Sometimes there are tales that are just too good, too beautiful, or too miraculous to keep locked away. That’s why we scour the archives and bring some of them back to enjoy again. They may make you smile or shed a tear, but they’re always meant to add a little...
Alaska, the largest and most sparsely populated state in the United States, charms with its breathtaking landscapes and wild beauty. Nestled in the far northwest corner of North America, it boasts stunning natural wonders, including towering mountains, pristine glaciers, and vast tundra expanses. Here are 20 wild facts about Alaska you might not have known:...
A 13-year-old student in New Brunswick, Canada, with the help of his classmates and principal, has begun growing what is called a “Food Forest”. The goal behind this forest of food is to make fresh, healthy produce more accessible for everyone – especially for those less fortunate. This is the story of how a school...
The animal cruelty in many circuses has finally come to light. In fact, some countries have banned using exotic and wild animals in traveling circuses. Creatures like big cats, bears, and elephants who have been performers their entire lives are finally freed. For instance, in 2015, a mountain lion named Mufasa was the last animal...
Many people scrolling through their social media platforms have seen strange videos of people chilling on a beach, in an enclosed room with no body of water in sight. The likes of the video are quite bizarre leaving those who have seen it a little creeped out. However, they might not be aware that the...
Sinkholes have been discovered all across the globe. Sometimes they happen over a long period of time, and sometimes they occur suddenly. Consequently, the ground quite literally collapses. On July 30th, a sinkhole was discovered in a mining area in Chile which has led to an investigation. The aim is to find how it formed,...
The internet is buzzing about a scientist who risked being arrested to fight for a cause he believes in. He chained himself to the entrance of a bank along with three of his colleagues. They are sick and tired of being ignored in terms of their warnings about climate change. NASA scientists will not be...
If there is ever a piece of information that you wish you knew it’s this. If it’s not on your wish list, well at least you can bring it up at a cocktail party. What is it? It’s the longest walkable single distance on Earth. And presently, the distance stretches from the tip of South...
If you visit a grocery store’s produce section, there’s one fruit that you are almost definitely going to see: the banana. Bananas are a healthy fruit loaded with fiber, potassium, and other vitamins. [1] And chances are, whether you’ve eaten 10, 100, or 1,000 bananas in your life, you’ve eaten the same exact type of...
For the first time ever in September, Cavers descended all the way to the bottom of the Well of Barhout. This well is also known as the Well of Hell. Why? Well, because it is basically a giant hole in the desert that you can’t see the bottom of and where no one has ever...
More than 90 percent of all organisms that have ever lived on Earth are now extinct. Every day, dozens of species go extinct, and according to scientists, more than 20,000 plants and animals are on the verge of disappearing forever. Despite the harsh reality, it seems that not all hope is lost, at least not...