On July 31, 2023, a rare spotless giraffe was born at Brights Zoo in Washington County, Tennessee. The last reported sighting of a spotless giraffe was at Ueno Zoo in Tokyo, Japan, in 1972. Its name was Toshiko. Amazing, right? Experts believe the calf is the only solid-colored reticulated giraffe living on the planet. Reticulated […]
As the temperature rises and intense heat waves are more frequent on hot summer days, the risk of wildfires increases. These conditions, a combination of hot temperatures, dry vegetation, and strong winds, is a perfect recipe for wildfires to spread rapidly and uncontrollably. Wildfires are destructive phenomena that can devastate entire communities, causing damage to […]
Barbie has always been associated with the color pink, and it’s easy to see why. Pink represents femininity, beauty, and elegance, all qualities that Barbie embodies. From her pink wardrobe to her iconic pink dreamhouse, Barbie has become synonymous with the color. But have you ever wondered how did pink become Barbie’s color in the […]
Be strong in the Lord and in his great power. Wear the full armor of God.— EPHESIANS 6:10-11 Did you know dragons and dinosaurs are in the Bible? Check this out from Job 41: “Can you catch Leviathan on a fishhook? … If you put one hand on him, you will never forget the battle. […]
Are you familiar with the name J. Robert Oppenheimer? You might’ve already heard about him since a Hollywood film about his life hit the cinemas. Oppenheimer was an American theoretical physicist who made important contributions to science and technology. He’s well-known for being the “father of the atomic bomb” due to his work on developing […]
Lord, every morning you hear my voice. Every morning, I tell you what I need. And I wait for your answer. — PSALM 5:3 Did you know that you could be right next to someone in space, shouting at the top of your lungs, and that person wouldn’t hear a thing? That’s not because those […]
Hello, I am a reader who loves to discover new books! Here are some books I highly recommend! 1. The Housemaid by Frieda McFadden 2. WARD D by Frieda McFadden 3. The Gift by Frieda McFadden 4. Family Tree by ann m. Martain 5. Main Street by ann m. Martain How about you? What kind […]
In the beginning, God created the sky and the earth. The earth was empty and had. No form… Then God said, “Let there be light!”— GENESIS 1:1–3 Every picture and story starts with a blank page. Nothing is on it, and it’s yours to do anything with it. That’s exactly what happened when God “sat […]
Let’s be honest. Nothing beats a steaming bowl of instant noodles, especially during cold weather. If you’ve already tried this, then you know what I mean! There’s just something comforting about how the flavorful broth of instant noodles warms you up. Its delectable smell and the hot steam waft over you as you slurp the […]
Patterns are everywhere in nature, and we just need to look closer and observe to see them. The unique patterns we see in snowflakes, the branches of trees, the veins on leaves, the growth rings of a tree, the spiral leaf arrangements of succulents, the branching of river systems, and the ripples of sand are […]
Charles Goodyear didn’t invent rubber, but he developed the process called vulcanization that makes rubber usable and stable. Goodyear was born on Dec. 29, 1800, in New Haven, Conn., U.S. He spent his entire life working with rubber. He first made valves that used rubber life preservers, but the rubber was so unstable. In the […]
Hi Friends! I really meant New York City by it! LOL. I’m not gonna tell you about a giant apple, however! New York City is one of the most famous and exciting cities in the world. It is a melting pot of cultures, languages, cuisines, arts, and entertainment. Whether you are a tourist or a […]
If you’ve ever explored your garden or woods after the rain, you’ve probably already seen dozens of snails or slugs crawling around. You might’ve also seen them climb plants and trees or cross sidewalks. Not to mention, they would always leave this unique, shiny slime trail wherever they go. If you’ve already witnessed a snail […]
Pangolin, also called the scaly anteater, is an insect-eating mammal easily recognized by its body covered with overlapping scales. Although it may look like a reptile because of its scales, it’s actually more closely related to cats and bears. Its name, “pangolin,” originated from the Malay word ‘penggulung,’ which means “rolling over or roller.” It […]
On March 17th of every year, people across the world celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, the feast day Ireland’s patron saint, St. Patrick. There’s nothing quite like this holiday, with people wearing green and parades on every corner. People also often look for four-leaf clovers for good luck, dress as leprechauns with gold pots, and drink […]
There are 8 bear species in the world. They are the Asiatic black bears (also called moon bears), brown bears (including grizzly bears), black bears, giant pandas, polar bears, sloth bears, spectacled bears (also called Andean bears), and sun bears. And just like any animal, bears come in diverse sizes and colors. The Kodiak bear, […]
Have you heard about May Day? May Day Is a festival that celebrates the Return of Spring. It normally takes place on the 1st of May, and many people celebrate it with flowers or festivals. One of the oldest traditions is The Maypole, which is a tree trunk, or a pole decorated with colorful ribbons. People then dance […]
On December 25, 2022, a 10-year-old girl named Scarlett Doumato sent a partially-eaten cookie and two half-eaten baby carrots to the Cumberland Police Department. With a handwritten note on yellow-lined paper, the aspiring investigator asked for a DNA analysis on the bagged-up carrots and cookies she left for Santa and his reindeer. This was to […]
From crossing paths with a black cat to looking into a broken mirror, many pervasive superstitions regarding bad luck exist. But one thing that’s significantly considered the harbinger of bad luck is Friday the 13th. This is when the 13th day of the month falls on a Friday. And this past January 13, 2023, this […]
The Extent of Grasses Grass is a seemingly insignificant organism that is taken for granted and largely ignored. Grasses grow on almost every land surface, from swamps to deserts and from the Polar Regions to the Tropics; in fact, grasses cover one-third of the earth’s land area. Grasses range in size from the short varieties used […]