After discovering that his hometown was entirely absent from Google Street View, one man from Zimbabwe decided things had to change. When Tawanda Kanhema moved to the United States in 2009 from Harare, the capital of his country Zimbabwe, he…
Proving that the world is still full of mysterious and exciting things that are unknown, American scientist Tim Bartholomaus has recently published a paper with his findings after an unexpected encounter he had with other-worldly balls of green moss atop…
This 6-year-old pup has proven that anything is possible if you put your mind to it—or in this case, your mouth. Earlier this week, Finley the Golden Retriever broke the Guinness World Record for the most tennis balls held in…
Studies from Cornwall University have found that people who plan a trip in advance experience better feelings about their social situation, economic means, their state of health, and life in general. It goes without saying that planning a trip in…
Everybody knows that dogs are man’s best friend—but these trusty canines in South Africa have also proven themselves to be the best friends of endangered wildlife as well. The pack of beagles, bloodhoods, and more, has saved the lives of…
A study of over 300,000 commuters in England and Wales has found that those who walk, cycle, and travel by train to work are at reduced risk of early death or illness compared to those who commute by car. The…
The story of The Cat in The Hat might need a new sequel now that this Japanese couple has begun creating caps made from cat fur. Photographer Ryo Yamazaki and his wife were brushing their three gorgeous kitties several years…
“There is a beauty in solitude and in connection to nature that people in the city often miss,” says Chris Precht, founder of Austrian design company Studio Precht. His firm is behind a new idea for helping metropolitan parks and…
After designing a special athletic shoe for healthcare workers that can withstand 12-hour shifts, Nike has donated 30,000 pairs to hospitals across the United States and 2,500 to hospitals in Europe. The company is also sending more than 100,000 additional…
60 years ago today, President Eisenhower signed the Civil Rights Act of 1960, a US federal law that established federal inspection of local voter registration polls. It introduced penalties for anyone who obstructed someone’s attempt to register to vote. It…
