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It takes an extra-ordinary eye to see the beauty in the ordinary. And it takes even more exceptional talent to make this beauty shine for others to see. Jill Bliss, a gifted artist who describes herself as a modern nomad of the Salish Sea, happens to have both. Mushrooms have been around billions of years
Psychologists say that immersing yourself with a hobby is vital to your health. As it turned out, our hobbies help in relieving our stress, prevent us from forming bad habits, and aid in promoting mindfulness. But the activities that bring joy into our life can also make a huge difference in the life of others.
Danish artist Thomas Dambo is all about art with a purpose. One of his biggest projects yet are the giant sculptures that he placed within the forests of Copenhagen. Thomas has been creating wooden giants and placing them around the forests in Copenhagen for about three years now. He says that part of the reason
You’ve probably heard of the famous Northern Lights and dreamed of seeing its mesmerizing beauty in person. But do you know exactly what causes this phenomenon? According to the Northern Lights Centre, these dancing lights are the “result of collisions between gaseous particles in the Earth’s atmosphere with charged particles released from the sun’s atmosphere.”
Recreational park has been around for ages. And theme parks have always been a popular attraction for kids and adults. From water parks to exciting rides boasting unique themes, there sure is a recreational park for each and everyone! But one recreational theme park hidden inside the forest of Nervesa Della Battaglia in Italy let
Plastic has been around since 1907, and though it was invented to address a need, it is undeniable that it is causing great distress to our environment. More than a millennium has passed, yet about 8.3 billion tons of plastic that have been produced since 1907 still exists today in some form. It is no
From late 2017 until the start of 2018, there seems to be a rise in the promotion of eco-friendly products, and sustainable living. Suddenly, everyone’s selling reusable straws and utensils, washable menstrual pads, most grocery stores require the use of eco-bags, and some businesses have started using eco-friendly packaging. Even the beauty industry is stepping
Everyone needs a hobby that would keep our minds healthy and creative. A miner from Russia, Ivan Kislov has found a perfect hobby that brings joy to his life. The Russian miner finds refuge during his break in the remote landscape of the Chukotka region of North-East Russia. Ivan basks in the glory of the
Looking at the pictures below, it really is hard to believe that this spectacular scenery of lush greenery used to be a bare deforested area. This truly amazing transformation is all thanks to the brilliant idea of ecologists Daniel Janzen and Winnie Hallwachs. Thanks to their wonderful idea, ecologists found a new discovery that would
The city of Portland is changing the game of generating electricity with its newest environmental-friendly revolutionary water pipes! In order to come up with a clean and renewable source of energy, the city of Portland partnered with Lucid Energy. Together, they teamed up to deliver clean electricity drawn from the water which is already flowing under
