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Author: Brittany Hambleton

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4 min read Planet

These little animals are like something out of a Dr. Seuss book. They are called leaf sheep and they look like a cartoon version of a farm animal, act like plants, and their habitat is the sea floor. Strangest of all, these leaf sheep use photosynthesis to get energy, one of the very few animals...

5 min read Lifestyle

Parents are advised to take their children to the playground regularly to improve the kids’ motor skills and coordination. They also need fresh air, sunshine, and interaction with their peers, necessary for building socialization and communication skills.  However, the idea of playgrounds shouldn’t be limited to kids only. Tender children and elderly adults have more...

4 min read Lifestyle

Imagine taking a leisurely stroll through some vast and beautiful gardens, coming out into a clearing, and seeing what appears to be a giant woman sleeping peacefully in the grass.  That is what you will find in the Southwest of England, in the fairytale-like lands of Cornwall. The Mud Maid is a living sculpture that...

3 min read Food

Every holiday, many of us test the limits of how much food we can scarf down. That brings up an interesting question: how much food can the human stomach hold? One YouTube channel has finally answered that question. Using a real stomach from a cadaver, the presenter uses water to see just how far the...

5 min read Relationships

The issue of homelessness and protecting the environment are two major topics today. Over half a million people are homeless on a single night in the United States. About 65% are in homeless shelters, but 35% are left on the street. [1] In addition, billions of plastic bags are made every year, according to Worldwatch...

2 min read Food

The old saying goes: those who live in a glass house shouldn’t throw stones. But they never said anything about fruits and vegetables. For one family in Sweden, living in a glass house is a reality. Well, sort of. They actually built a greenhouse around their home! A Greenhouse to a Green Home Charles Sacilotto...