A heartwarming video captured the pure joy a 4-year-old boy felt when his father surprised him after returning from his last deployment ever. After eight and half years in the Navy, Clayton Westbrook’s service came to an end in May. For his homecoming, his family planned a sweet surprise for his son, Branson, in Whidbey Island,…
VIDEO: 4-Year-Old Boy in ‘Absolute Shock’ When His Navy Dad Surprises Him After Last Deployment
Man-Made ‘Living Bridges’ Are Grown to Stand for Centuries—Without Nuts or Bolts: VIDEO
The beautiful phenomenon of “living root” bridges, expertly sculpted by Indian tribes, is a testament to what can be achieved when man and nature work together. These incredible structures have stood the test of time owing to a simple and effective, centuries-old technique. Living root bridges are commonly found in southern Meghalaya state in northern…
These Ultra-Microscopic Sculptures Fit Inside the Eye of a Needle—Here’s How the Artist Paints Them
June 12, 2023
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A man with autism and dyslexia has turned his fascination for the microscopic world into miniature works of art, inspiring others to look more closely at both the world around them and the unique potential of each and every one of us. Dr. Willard Wigan MBE, 65, grew up in Birmingham, England, where he lives…
Build a Stockade Fence
When you want a privacy screen consider a stockade fence, with its tightly fitted pickets, that provides a solid barrier between your property and your neighbors. A stockade fence, made of wood or vinyl, also makes a nice backdrop for a garden landscape. You’ll find fence sections 6 feet high by 8 feet wide sold…
Deep Sleep May Lower Alzheimer Memory Loss in Older Adults: Study
Older adults who struggle with memory loss, cognitive decline, and Alzheimer’s disease can find hope in the power of sleep. Recent research suggests that deep, non-REM sleep may provide protection against Alzheimer’s disease, an all too common form of dementia. Those results could prove to be a beacon of hope for sufferers and their families…
When a Culture Loses Touch With Its Mythos
In her wonderful book, “The Battle for God,” Karen Armstrong, drawing on the work of other eminent scholars, introduces us to a central reason why there has been a resurgence of religious fundamentalism in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam in the modern world. Indeed, her book points out some intriguing and insightful parallels between all three…
Book Review: ‘Feminism Against Progress’
Anyone familiar with Mary Harrington’s columns in UnHerd will know her as a thinker of exceptional originality, acuity and freshness. Her first book does not disappoint her fans. It is an eye-popping analysis of what she calls “reality denying” woke feminism as it has evolved since the 1960s. Harrington describes herself as a “revisionist feminist” because she…
Best and Easiest Strawberry Jam
View the print-ready version of this recipe. I’ve mentioned before how spoiled I was growing up with a mom who made everything, and I mean everything, from scratch! I can honestly say that I’ve never had to eat store-bough jam before, and I’ve become so accustomed to delicious homemade jam–like this Strawberry Freezer Jam that…
Pinot Noir, Hops, and Regeneration in the Willamette Valley
One hour’s drive south of Portland, Oregon, lies the Willamette Valley, land of world-class pinot noir, hops heaven, and change-makers who are transforming the future of travel. Towns thrive along the great Willamette River, including Portland, its largest city. It’s also home to Salem, the state capital, and more than half of the state’s population…
Beethoven and the Birth of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
For classical music lovers, being able to stream live concerts on social media platforms is a welcome convenience in a busy world. But nothing beats the in-person experience. For city dwellers, a night out to see the orchestra is a relaxing and relatively inexpensive outing. Those living in New York, London, or Paris are lucky…
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