What started as a junior-high class project turned into an expedition across the Atlantic, bridging the gap between two continents. A small unmanned sailboat, constructed and launched by students in New Hampshire, voyaged all the way to Norway, where it washed ashore and was found by a family over a year later. Their young son took…
Mini Sailboat Launched by US Middle Schoolers in 2020 Found Washed Up in Norway by Student 462 Days Later
VIDEO: Playful Baby Bear Tries to Catch Snowflakes With Childlike Amazement
Kids will be kids, and cubs will be cubs. In an endearing video gone viral, a baby bear cub follows his mother in the falling snow. But, while the mama bear is all business, the cub lags behind to playfully try and catch a few flakes. The video, shared first on Twitter by user “Buitengebieden,”…
Amazing Flock of Starlings Morph Into Giant Teaspoon of Sugar in the Sky—And the Photos Are Unreal
It’s a visual that makes you do a double take. The moment a flock of starlings form the exact shape of a teaspoon full of sugar is one that Israeli photographer Albert Keshet has frozen in time via his camera lens. The extraordinary shot was taken early one morning in the northern Jordan Valley. Well…
Space Scientists Map 4.4 Million Galaxies by Scanning Over a Quarter of the World’s Northern Skies
British scientists have created a map of 4.4 million galaxies by scanning more than a quarter of the world’s northern skies. They are revealed in astonishing detail—providing spectacular images of our universe. Most are billions of light-years away. They harbor massive black holes and rapidly growing new stars. In rare cases, two separate groups are…
End-of-Life Photographer Captures Terminally Ill Pets’ Final Days With Owners for Free
A Michigan photographer offering free end-of-life photoshoots for owners with their senior, or terminally ill, dogs, is helping people commemorate beloved pets in a unique way and spreading kindness in the process. Julia Marie of Metro Detroit is a 24-year-old Michigan native. A full-time recruiter and part-time dance teacher, she takes photos on weekends. Her…
Man Drives 90-Year-Old Vintage Car From 1931 to Work Every Day, Reveals His Secrets in Keeping It Running
A man who drives his 90-year-old classic car to work everyday reveals his secrets in keeping it running. Mark Elder, 58, from Bicester, Oxfordshire, inherited the 1931 four-seat tourer 12/50 Alvis from his father who bought it a decade ago. Despite doing over 200,000 miles in the last 90 years, the green Alvis has still…
Wild Crow Befriends a Teacher, Visits Her House Every Day for Games and Treats
A wild crow that befriended a teacher in her own terrace now visits her regularly, enjoying treats, puzzles, and games of increasing complexity laid out by his human friend. The intelligent bird loves his visits so much that he even brings his family along with him. German native Alexandra Rösch, 53, lives on the outskirts…
A Group of Horses, Ponies, and Dog Look Identical With Their Matching Black Spots
This group of spotted animals look like they could be siblings despite being completely different species. Horse trainer Greetje Arends-Hakvoort, 36, has added three more identical-looking pets to her already-existing clan, a horse, pony, and Dalmatian dog, with all six of them featuring matching black spots. Despite being totally different species, they all get along…
Photos: Rare Sighting of Caracal Kitten Caught on Camera Up Close
A photographer has captured rare close-up shots of a caracal kitten. Braeme Holland, 54, took the pictures in the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens in Cape Town, South Africa, in September 2021 and again three months later in December. “I have always wanted to photograph these generally shy elusive cats, and to see a 3-month-old kitten…
CEO Mom-of-8 Shares How She Manages Her Schedule Amid the ‘Magical Chaos’ of a Big Household
A mom of eight has shared how she stays up on top of her happy family’s manic schedule. From being the CEO of her fashion company to raising her kids and being a basketball coach, she states how she navigates her day with their family motto of service, hard work, obedience, and kindness. Wyoming-born Amanda Barker,…
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