An underwater photographer has captured Mexican caves that look like something out of a science fiction movie beneath our feet. Martin Broen, from New York, snapped these images while visiting the Yucatán Peninsula. Martin says he’s obsessed with capturing the beauty and photographic diversity of the cenotes and cave systems. A cenote is a natural…
Woman Looks Decade Younger After Ditching Alcohol: ‘I Am the Fittest I Have Ever Been’
A British woman looks a decade younger after ditching alcohol, and quitting the habit for good has saved her over 3,000 pounds (approx. $4,100) as of now. Samantha Walsh, 44, was a social drinker who’d party on weekends or drink up to five bottles of wine at home in Seven Oaks, Kent, in England. In August…
British Man Builds ‘Hobbit House’ in His Backyard to Fulfill Childhood Dream
An IKEA employee from Scotland has fulfilled his childhood dream of building a “Hobbit House” in his back garden. Ali Hughson, 47, has been a fan of J.R.R. Tolkien since he was a teenager and loved the idea of having a Hobbit-themed workshop. Ali spent six months and 2,000 pounds (approx. US$2,800) building the 2-meter-tall shed, which…
Whale Watchers Blown Away as 4 Huge Humpbacks Feast on the Fish Hiding Underneath Their Boat
These whale watchers were blown away as four huge humpbacks feasted on the fish hiding underneath their boat. The giant creatures dwarfed the tourist boat which was next to them as they lunge fed at the surface of the water, much to the delight of stunned whale watchers. The spectacular display, which took place in…
Detective Responds to Family Abuse Call, Decides to Adopt Boy Who Survived Being Burned and Stabbed
Two years ago, a Hillsborough County detective adopted a boy from Riverview who narrowly survived a traumatic, severely abusive family situation that left him scared, physically and emotionally. Ronnie was only 8 years old in 2018 when a family tragedy resulted in him being stabbed and burned. Detective Mike Blair from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s…
Country Singer Lee Greenwood to Help Build Custom Home for Disabled Veteran in Alabama
The country music singer behind the hit “God Bless the U.S.A.” announced a partnership July 22 to build a specially adapted home for a wounded veteran in Alabama. Grammy-winning artist Lee Greenwood recently met with local home builder Breland Homes to discuss the cooperative endeavor to support a permanently injured serviceman. The project will involve…
Gentle Giants’: 5 of the World’s Largest Draft Horses—Displaying Awesome Power With a Tender Touch
Out of the approximately 300 horse breeds in the world, some of the most impressive are also the most gargantuan. Each has its own set of unique qualities which allows it to undertake particular tasks. Large horses are commonly referred to as “gentle giants,” as they often display patience and docility, in addition to awesome power….
Photographer Scraps Snapping Surfers for Just Water and Waves—and the Results Are Pure ‘Magic’
Like many artists, photographer Matt Burgess stumbled on his niche by accident. His love for photography took him to the ocean, where he first started snapping surfers off Australia’s beaches. What he soon found while training his lenses on humans riding the waves was that the waves themselves, finishing their journey ashore, were more interesting…
Once Upon a Fantasy: Bojnice Castle in Slovakia Is a Fairytale Lover’s Dream Come True
With its teal-topped turrets and warm stone façade, oozing fantasy, Slovakia’s Bojnice Castle will take your breath away. The castle is one of the most visited in the world, welcoming hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. Its breathtaking fairytale aesthetic has also made it a popular filming location for fantasy movies. Perched on a rocky…
A Real-Life Fairytale: Bojnice Castle in Slovakia Is a Fantasy Lover’s Dream Come True
With its teal-topped turrets and warm stone façade, oozing fantasy, Slovakia’s Bojnice Castle will take your breath away. The castle is one of the most visited in the world, welcoming hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. Its breathtaking fairytale aesthetic has also made it a popular filming location for fantasy movies. Perched on a rocky…
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