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Lonely Widowed Geese Get Matched Up and “Haven’t Left Each Other’s Side Since”

Culture / 3 min. read

Geese are among the animal species that mate for life in the wild. But what happens when one bird is left without its partner? That recently happened to Blossom, a goose at Iowa’s Riverside Cemetery whose mate Bud died last August. General manager Dorie Tammen said Blossom’s behavior changed after the loss. The widowed goose […]

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Meet the World’s Shortest Living Dog: Pearl, a Chihuahua Who’s “a Bit of a Diva”

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Small, sweet, and unique, a Chihuahua named Pearl is officially the world’s shortest living dog. According to Guinness World Records, Pearl is 3.59 inches in height — shorter than a popsicle stick and only a smidge taller than a teacup — 5 inches in length (think: the size of a dollar bill), and weighs 1.22

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Life in Pictures: See the Incredible Images That Won the 2023 Sony World Photography Awards

Culture / 2 min. read

The winners of the 2023 Sony World Photography Awards were announced last week at a gala ceremony in London, and the standout images range from poignant black-and-white portraiture to vibrant sports scenes and breathtaking nature shots. ©Al Bello, United States, Winner, Professional competition, Sport, Sony World Photography Awards 2023 Now in its 16th year, the

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At an Annual “Bill Lunch” in a 55-Plus Community, All the Name Tags Bear the Same Moniker

Culture, Exclusive / 3 min. read

In most cases, people wear name tags so they know what to call each other in group settings. But at one annual gathering in Denver, North Carolina, they’re just for laughs. That’s because the same moniker is written on each attendee’s tag: “Bill.” It all started after William “Bill” Gibb retired in 2018, when he

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See How This Company Is Recycling Used Chopsticks Into Gorgeous New Home Goods

Culture, Tech / 3 min. read

Many people have a stack of one-use chopsticks piling up in their cutlery drawer from takeout orders of yore, but what if that stack could be transformed into something not only new, but also beautiful? Felix Böck, CEO and founder of ChopValue, says his desire to find a solution to the staggering problem of urban

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Meet Simon Beck: The Cartographer Who Creates Stunning Geometric Snow Art

Culture, Exclusive / 3 min. read

Fly above the white peaks of one sprawling French ski resort during winter, and you may catch a glimpse of Simon Beck’s mystical alpine masterpieces: enormous geometric patterns the English artist creates in the snow using a compass and his snowshoes. When he’s not traveling the world to stamp out his complex designs — he’s done

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13 Facts About the Titanic: The Passengers, Ship, and Sunken Stories

Culture / 8 min. read

In the early morning hours of April 15, 1912, a ship touted as “unsinkable” sank in the Atlantic Ocean after striking an iceberg on a journey from Southampton, England, to New York. It is believed that more than 1,500 people tragically died, including children, couples, crew members, and families who were journeying to make a

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It’s Tax Season: 6 Security Tips to Protect Your Online Privacy & Avoid Scammers

Culture / 5 min. read

Spring is officially in full swing: The days are lengthening, reminders to declutter and clean abound, and … it’s tax season! While the deadline to file federal taxes is usually April 15, the IRS announced that it would be pushed this year to April 18 in observance of two holidays. If you’ve been affected by

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Spring Babies: See 17 of the Most Adorable Animals Born — From a Fuzzy Penguin Chick to Rare Leopard Cub Twins and More

Culture / 8 min. read

This post is being regularly updated as more animal births are announced in spring 2023 Spring is a time of renewal: As Spanish poet Juan Ramón Jiménez wrote, “You are reborn with the roses, in every spring.” And in addition to symbolizing rebirth, the season brings an abundance of actual births, specifically in the animal

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Meet the “Doggie in a Diaper”: A Special Needs Rescue Pup Whose Legacy Is Promoting Animal Adoption

Culture / 4 min. read

When Lisa and Phil Sichhart met Coco Pierre at a Doberman pinscher dog rescue in 2007 at a shelter in Illinois, they instantly fell in love. Coco Pierre was no Doberman, though he kept up with his larger canine brethren all the same. When they arrived at the rescue, Lisa saw the 7-month-old toy poodle

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