When Canadian photographer Steve Biro visited the Canadian Raptor Conservancy in May 2019, he knew he was going to get a few awesome shots of the resident eagles, but he never imagined he would be thrown into the global spotlight in a matter of days [1] after capturing the perfect bald eagle photo. Biro is...
Last summer, a man created virtual traffic jams using a red wagon and 99 smartphones. Artist Simon Weckert hacked Google maps by opening each of the phones to the app and walking down empty streets. The routes became red zones on Google Maps, as the algorithm rerouted drivers to avoid these hilariously desolate areas. “By transporting the...
One year ago, a twelve-year-old created the most memorable Christmas when he set his front lawn on fire. Accidentally, of course. In a Facebook post, his mother, Nissa-Lynn Parson reassures everyone that no one got hurt as she explains the entire hilarious story. Cayden was an avid reader and fascinated by science. So when he asked for a magnifying...
In Argentina, Florencia Lobo and her younger brother found a pair of itty bitty kittens by the side of the road. Their mother lay dead next to them, and the babies looked pitiful and lost. The siblings assumed the mother had died during labor and took the kittens under their wing. [1] “We thought that it was...
Grandparents provide so much value beyond free babysitting. Research has found that the grandparent and grandchild relationship benefits both sides involved. There’s a reason why this dynamic is so important to anyone fortunate enough to experience it. They bring a whole new dimension to each other’s lives — a dimension even the best of parents...
William Kyle Carpenter was fighting in Afghanistan when a grenade was thrown next to him and a fellow Marine. Without hesitation, Carpenter jumped on the grenade to shield his friend and saved his life. However, Carpenter had little chance of his survival. The Marine lance corporal’s body was shattered, one lung collapsed, and the blast...
A woman went viral — for waiting for a train. A Facebook page shared a photo of a woman named Ylva Johansson sitting at a train station with a sandwich on her lap. The caption commented on how Johansson is going home from her job like everyone else. Except, at the time of the photo,...
Did you know that animals can create their own optical illusions? Most people associate optical illusions with black and white pictures that look like they are moving or a portrait of two people at once. But animals did it first. Many use camouflage to blend into their environment, often to help them hide from predators...
When we begin a new job, we tend to focus on details like the new desks, the new routine, the new workload, etc. But there’s one vital element that shouldn’t be overlooked: work friends. Usually, we think of work friends as the people we chat with during breaks, but they actually do so much more...
When people think about vacationing in exotic places, they think of bright beaches, sunny islands, and blue oceans. However, the reality isn’t that pristine. These once-scenic places lay covered in trash. Moreover, a photographer on an island in Honduras discovered five miles of a sea of plastic covering the beaches and ocean. Photographer Caroline Power...
King Charles’s health made headlines when he was diagnosed with cancer in February. This was a shock to the 75-year-old who had always been health-conscious. Unfortunately, there is no lifestyle that can definitely prevent cancer, but Charles’ diet has kept him overall healthy into his old age. People may think of lavish banquets full of...
As the summer rolls in, camping and bonfires are a must. And as you prepare your assortment of hot dogs, hamburgers, sausages, baked beans, and s’mores, get ready for a new food to toast over the campfire: cinnamon rolls. Sticky buns are already perfect creations as is, but roasted over a fire creates a new...
