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Some artworks are very straightforward that it only takes a second to figure out what they are and what they mean. Others are more of a mystery, with their meanings subject to the viewer’s interpretation. One perfect example of the latter is this collection of mind-boggling wooden creations by Taiwanese sculptor Tung Ming-Chin. This artist
Many companies are taking the path towards carbon neutrality in a bid to become more sustainable. But this brand new structure in Norway’s Arctic Circle is taking it a step further by becoming the world’s first energy-positive hotel. Svart hotel—which will open in the Svartisen glacier in 2022—aims to be completely energy-positive, meaning it will
Plumbers offering free services are quite unheard of, especially since they do a great deal of hard work in our homes. But not this plumber from Lancashire, England. James Anderson, 53, has provided free plumbing services to the disabled and elderly since 2017 when he launched his non-profit community interest company Depher. For more than
This one-year-old baby from Syracuse, New York, has been through severe health problems in his young life. Doctors—and even his family—feared he wouldn’t make it. But thanks to a life-saving liver transplant, this “miracle baby” survived and is now doing better than ever. Kasen Donerlson was born on January 14, 2020, weighing eight pounds. Because
Being a family means being there for each other through the good times and the bad. That’s exactly what these owners have been doing for their adopted senior dog Spike ever since he came into their lives. Catherine Morris and her family adopted the English Springer Spaniel from a rescue when he was only 5
A Brazil-based animal rehabilitation center called Renascer ACN did the most amazing job at giving this parrot a new lease on life. Birds use their beaks for a lot of things. They use it to communicate, gather food, groom themselves, defend their territories, and attack their rivals. When a bird’s beak is damaged, it can
Despite the emergence of e-readers, many people still prefer to read from physical books. As many bibliophiles say, there is nothing like the smell and feel of a newly bought book. Its smooth, crisp pages and fresh-from-the-bookstore scent make the reading experience so much better. Bookworms relish all these features before they dive right into
A blind feral stray cat named Floyd Mayweather is a survivor who lived the last ten years of his life on New Jersey’s streets. He is tough—as an animal should be when he’s a stray—and has evidently been in many fights. Just by looking at his face, one would see the battle scars he got
This albino elephant calf rescued from a poaching snare inspired the world with her incredible strength and resilience. Here is her story. Khanyisa came to Hoedspruit Elephant Rehabilitation and Development (HERD) in South Africa on January 8, 2020, in the worst condition. The four-month-old calf had a snare wrapped around her head, which severed the
The winter months bring a lot of joy, but it’s also a season when we experience many struggles. Although we have our houses to shield us from the freezing temperatures outside, we still need the help of heaters and hot showers to keep us warm because it’s just so freaking cold. For those without a
Many authors have written great books about love and have filled their pages with the most romantic tales. However, many of them are mere products of the writer’s imagination. Despite being one of the best you’ll ever read, the following love story is no work of fiction – it’s as real as it gets. Frederick
Staying forever young is all about perspective – just take it from Betty White. Days away from celebrating her 99th birthday, the legendary comedienne revealed her simple yet effective secret to living a long life. “I don’t like the other side,” White told PEOPLE. “The positive side is a lot more fun.” White was born