In September 2018, Super Typhoon Mangkhut (Ompong) battered Hong Kong with high winds and rain for hours. The Hong Kong government received about 15,000 reports of collapsed trees after the typhoon had passed through. Most fallen and damaged trees end up in landfills or rot on the spot. Ricci Wong Cheuk-Kin felt he had to preserve…
Architect Founded Company That Upcycles Wood Into Exquisite Furniture and Art Decor
Ancient Bronze Age Sage Develops Theory of Atoms in India 2,600 Years Ago—And Here’s How
The English chemist and physicist John Dalton (1766-1844) is the man credited today with developing modern atomic theory. However, an understanding of atoms was actually formulated 2,500 years before Dalton by an Indian sage and philosopher, known as Acharya Kanad. The name “Acharya Kanad” was given to him after the theory of small particles he…
Classic American Car Collector Dies Leaving Over Two Dozen Flashy Autos for Family to Auction in Dec.
An impressive collection of almost 30 classic cars is being rolled out for auction in Florida. An American hotrod collector recently passed away in his eighties, and family members had no idea what automobile memorabilia he had tucked inside his garage. Real estate developer and car show promoter Leroy Gonzalez, from Tampa, had coveted fancy cars…
Kansas Police Officer Steps in to Help Boy Without Bicycle Who Was Getting Into Mischief on His Way to School
A police officer stepped in as a mentor when a boy in his school district started getting into trouble on his long walk to school. The boy didn’t have a bicycle, so the officer posed a challenge: if he stayed out of trouble he could earn a bike. Officer Wyatt Pulver of Wichita, Kansas, has…
Teen Finds Valuable Jewelry in Donated Jacket Pocket, His Aunt Helps Track Down Grateful Owner
A teen who found a bag of valuable jewelry tucked inside the pocket of a donated jacket has returned the precious stash to its rightful owner, thanks to the detective work of his aunt, who encouraged him to “do the right thing.” Luke Coelho, 17, who was born to Brazilian parents has been living with…
2022 Safari Photographer of the Year Winners Revealed—Tender Titans, Tribespeople, Surreal Landscapes
December 1, 2022
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Destroying the stereotype of the hulking gorilla, this picture reveals the species in an atypically tender light. Tomasz Szpila’s photo “Touch” captures a male gorilla’s gentle digit upon a baby sibling’s forehead. It also saw Szpila crowned 2022 Wilderness Safaris Photographer of the Year. Only seven days old at the time, the infant primate belongs to the…
VIDEO: ‘It’s the Laziest Dog in the City’—Dog Takes Nap in the Middle of Army Parade
One laid-back dog, a well-known character in the Greek city of Thessaloniki, was ambling around in the street when a lively army drill showed up. And what happened next has been caught on film. After strolling up to inspect the soldiers, the cute dog plopped himself down at their feet as they began their march. Far…
Photographer Braves Gale-Force Winds for Hours to Capture Epic Storm Waves on Lake Erie—The Photos Are Unreal
Enamored with the wild from childhood, one Canadian photographer learned to brave the extreme storm season of Lake Erie to get hold of awe-inspiring images of water in motion. The Great Lake’s waves often display a ferocity of elemental proportion. “I love the power and fury that Mother Nature can unleash on any given day,”…
5 Mysterious Ancient Ruins That Could Prove Advanced Civilizations Existed in Prehistoric Times
Ancient artifacts and ruins all over the world have made many scientists question whether our currently accepted understanding of prehistory is correct. Here’s a look at some sites that have thrown a wrench in the old paradigm, remaining unexplained to this day. They seem to exhibit evidence of prehistoric civilizations far more advanced than scientists…
Michigan Sisters Run a Thriving Flower Farm, Credit Faith and Family for Their Success
Two Michigan sisters, one of whom has cerebral palsy, have made a shared dream a reality by starting their own flower farm. With a sprig for every season, their venture is going from strength to strength. Sisters Britney, 34, and Emily Zondlak, 31, grew up in a farming family in West Michigan, where they still live. Bound…
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