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These rail bikes in California are the best way to see the redwoods! Sequoia sempervirens, more commonly known as the California redwood, is the last remaining species of the genus Sequoia in the Cypress family. The species currently includes the tallest living trees reaching up to 115.5 meters and the oldest living trees at about […]
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Somewhere in the American desert, former Walmart CEO and e-commerce billionaire Marke Lore wants to build a “utopia”. This is to be a fully sustainable, ethical, and equitable place to live. He recently shared his plans with the world on YouTube – this is what he has in mind. Billionaire To Build Sustainable and Equitable […]
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How long have humans resided in North America? The exact dates have been debated by archeologists and scientists for years. Recently, however, scientists made a discovery that has answered many of those unanswered questions. How? By dating so-called “ghost tracks” in White Sands National Park in New Mexico. “Ghost Tracks” Reveal Humans Existed In North […]
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The closest facial feature to mustaches in many animals are whiskers. From cats and dogs to rodents, horses, and seals, you can often count the long, coarse hairs protruding from their muzzles, jaws, and sometimes above the eyes. However, one gorgeous breed of horses can grow something that brings them just an inch closer to […]
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People are always hesitant about mysterious objects. There is always a chance that the object could be dangerous and potentially fatal. But, in order to satisfy their curiosity, they have asked people on Reddit if the item in their household is safe to use, or if one should call Area 51 to check it out. […]
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While driving on Texas State Highway 105 in Montgomery, Danny Ferraro and his wife were on their way to a meeting when they saw something truly spectacular in the sky. It was a cloud formation that resembled an angel… He said to his wife while driving “Look at that, and she looked up and was […]
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Numerous variables impact the environment and relationship between Earth and the rest of space. Therefore, it’s no wonder scientists are closely monitoring any significant changes. Although we strive to care for the environment, some variables are entirely out of our control. One variable that may not sit well with the general public, is something called […]
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In 1999, a Canadian ad ran on children’s programming about the “North American House Hippo” to teach kids not to believe everything they see on TV. While house hippos might not be real, skinny pigs are, and you can have one as a pet. (1) Skinny Pigs: The Real North American House Hippo A generation […]
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The relationship between humans and gorillas dates back to the period of evolution. Other than sharing about 98% of our genetic code, there are other undeniable physical similarities as well. Anaka, a Western Lowland gorilla from the Zoo Atlanta, is one unique creature that would stun your eyes. More than once she has been presumed […]
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Powerful, touching, heartbreaking. Those are just a few words to describe the grief and sadness captured in a recent photograph. The photo shows orphaned gorilla, Ndakasi, with her lifelong friend and park ranger, Andre Bauma. In the emotional image, Bauma sits with Ndakasi as she takes her final breath. Ndakasi, the ‘Selfie’ Gorilla Ndakasi isn’t […]
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If you are a wine lover, especially wines from France, then you are going to want to read this. Climate change is affecting vineyards in France (and around the world) and is making grape growing increasingly challenging. French winemakers have begun using solar voltaic panels to protect their crops from harsh weather caused by climate […]
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When you look at the Amazonian RainForest, all you see is dense jungle. In reality, however, it is full of people. These people include drug dealers, illegal loggers, and at least one survivor of an isolated Amazonian tribe. Under Threat Sadly, these tribes are under significant threat as industrial farming encroaches further and further on […]