Owners of one of Britain’s most celebrated back gardens share the exciting four-decade journey of creating a colorful oasis containing thousands of flowers and trees exploding in a riot of dazzling reds, oranges, pinks, and yellows. Tony Newton, 72, and his wife, Marie, 74, have spent 40 years crafting their spectacular garden in the industrial heartlands…
Retired British Couple’s Garden Is a Spectacular Oasis Bursting With Color From 3000 Plants
Black Bear Relocated for Her Own Good Treks 1,000 Miles, Crosses 4 States to Return to Her Favorite Park
After a run-in with park visitors, a female black bear in Tennessee was relocated to a place where she would, hopefully, cause less trouble. But, the bear then trekked over 1,000 miles to return to her favorite park once again. The tenacious female even crossed four states during her 6-month journey. Park workers were astonished…
The Only Place on Earth You Can ‘Time Travel’ 21 Hours in 2 Miles: Yesterday and Tomorrow Islands
Imagine waking up on your island home, to know your neighbors on an island two miles away will soon be eating the next day’s breakfast. This is the real scenario for the residents of the two Diomede islands: Big Diomede and Little Diomede. Despite being just 2.4 miles (3.8 km) apart, they have a 21-hour time…
Deerpark Couple Make Volunteering a Family Tradition
For over 40 years, the Gould family has centered their lives around helping others in Deerpark and surrounding communities in Western Orange County, New York. The tradition started with Jonathan and Pricilla Gould at a local church and was passed down to their daughter Denise Hulse and then to granddaughter Rebecca Hulse, who opened doors…
‘It Just Doesn’t Stay Down’: Baby Is Born With Hair That Sticks Out in All Directions
A mother from the United Kingdom has taken to TikTok to document her baby’s unusual hair after it began sticking up in every direction. Since sharing her videos, they have gone viral. Aliyah Lewis, 20, from Barry Island, Wales, gave birth to baby Arla 5 months ago and was surprised that after the baby’s first…
Settlers Thought This Cliff Castle in a Cave in Arizona Was Built by Aztecs—But It’s Actually Even Older
Built inside a cliffside alcove ninety feet off an Arizona valley floor, an ancient American “castle” remained a mystery to settlers in the area for decades until historians discovered the unique structure had a much older, richer history than originally thought. When settlers and Mexican-American War veterans came to Verde Valley in the 1840s, they mistakenly…
Study of Stroke Patients Reveal Singing Boosts Communication and Quality of Life
A study by the University of Helsinki has found that singing enhances stroke patients’ communication and language production, makes them more social and reduces the burden on caregivers. Published in Brain Communications on Dec. 27, 2022, the research included 54 stroke patients who were given weekly group-based singing training for four months. “Our study utilised…
VIDEO: Alpine Ibexes Captured Resting on Chimneys of French Cottages Amidst a Breathtaking Background
Captured relaxing atop the roofs of French cottages on chimneys with Mont Blanc as the backdrop, these wild goats must surely enjoy the best views in town. (Courtesy of Julien Grincajgier) Award-winning filmmaker and storyteller, Julien Grincajgier, who originally hails from France but currently lives in Florida with his wife, was visiting his mom, who…
VIDEO: Spider Monkey Climbs Into Tourist’s Arms, Cuddles With Him Adorably in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
While relaxing in a hotel room in Mexico, one tourist was approached by a wild spider monkey who proceeded to snuggle up with him in his arms. Brittany Malott was shocked to witness the native primate land on the balcony in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, at The Fives Beach Hotel only to wind up cozying…
Photographer Takes Mesmerizing Pictures of Icelandic Horses in Beautiful Landscapes
A professional photographer has combined her love for horses with the stunning natural backdrop of her chosen home, Iceland, in a mesmerizing photo series where nature and animal augment one another’s beauty. Born and raised in Helsinki, Finland, Petra Marita Leifsdóttir is in her early thirties and living and working in the Icelandic capital of Reykjavík. Petra…
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