20 Clever Tricks Zookeepers Use to Weigh Animals
Anyone who has ever owned a pet knows that it can be tricky to get a good weight for them. They’re wiggly, they’re uncooperative, and that’s just for relatively small animals, right? Now think about being a zoo vet and having to weigh things like hippos and giraffes…it would get pretty complicated, right? Luckily, people...
These 13 Arresting Images Happened Totally by Accident
We don’t have to make art on purpose for it to be breathtakingly beautiful – sometimes, the stuff that happens by accident can be just as amazing as the things we create on purpose. If you’re not sure what accidental art looks like or what that might mean, these 13 images should totally prove my...
These Adorable Sweaters Will Keep Your Pet Chicken Cozy All Winter Long
You’ve seen dogs and cats wear sweaters, maybe even a goat wearing a sweater, but have you ever seen a sweater knitted specifically for a chicken? Look no further. AnimalFunandFashion on Etsy, based in the Netherlands, is selling an adorable line of homemade chicken sweaters. Although the holidays have passed, the winter months have only...
Woodnest Cabins Provide Luxury Treehouse Escape in the Forests of Norway
Do you have fond childhood memories of playing in a treehouse? Do you enjoy the outdoors? BUT… do you dislike camping? Woodnest has the perfect vacation getaway for you. You can now rent a luxury treehouse experience in the forests of Norway. Nestled in the forest, near the town of Odda, Norway are two luxury...
The Andean Condor Can Fly 100 Miles Without Flapping Its Wings
There are so many amazing things in and about our world that it can often feel overwhelming to even think about learning them all. That said, you might as well keep taking knowledge bites when you find them, right? I hope you’re in, because we’ve got some pretty interesting tidbits about the Andean condor for you...
A Quieter World Has Made the Sparrow’s Song More Alluring to Mates
You’ve probably seen a headline or read an article about how, in 2020, the natural world seems to have righted itself in a few ways. There’s less pollution, there are fewer people driving, and in general, nature really seems to be enjoying their time free from human machines. It’s not really surprising, if you think...
16 Memes That Will Make You Do a Double-Take
When you think “optical illusion,” you might picture the familiar illustration of vases that turn into faces or the image of a duck that is actually a bunny, but we can find optical illusions in everyday photographs. Fight those winter blues and maintain your sanity as you social distance by taking a good look (or...
You Can Increase Your Health and Happiness With Biophilic Design
Do you ever wonder why people go to the trouble of buying fresh cut flowers for their home? Have you noticed how cultivating potted plants has boomed in popularity since the start of the pandemic? Interacting with nature makes us happier and healthier. But many of us spend the majority of our lives indoors, so...