A Woman Is Teaching Her Dog to Speak, and, Astonishingly, It Looks like It’s Working
I remember when I was a young boy, I dreamed about my dog Quincy being able to talk. I’d think about the conversations we’d have and all the great adventures we’d go on together. He was my best pal, and his being able to talk would just be the icing on the cake… As you’ve...
A Beer Company Puts Dog Photos on Cans to Help Them Get Adopted
It’s heartbreaking to think about how many abandoned, stray, homeless dogs and cats there are across the country. Animals that are just waiting to find a safe, warm, loving home where they can live out their days in peace and comfort. And while there are countless shelters and organizations doing great work out there in...
Research Study Finds That Cats Are Just As Loyal As Dogs
Dog people versus cat people arguments have been around a long time. Dog people love that pups are super loyal, always waiting by the door for their arrival, and never leaving their side. While kitty owners may feel the same way about their pets, cats’ loyalty has always been a little bit…questionable. Not any more!...
How Horseshoe Crab Blood Has Saved Millions of Lives
As someone who lives in a landlocked state, I’m not the most familiar with horseshoe crabs. It turns out there’s a lot to learn – because any species that has managed to survive for 450 million years likely has at least a couple of evolutionary tricks up their sleeves. If crabs had sleeves, I mean....
10 Happy, Cuddly, Incredibly Cute Animal Facts
Adorable animals can make anyone happy – that’s 80% of the reason the internet was invented. And you know what’s better than just pics? Random facts that maybe you never knew! Here are the top ten cool and cuddly facts about all animals that we’re betting will make you smile. 10. Penguins are ticklish When...
The Old Farmer’s Almanac’s Weather Predictions for This Year’s Winter Are…Chilling
Ready for winter? After you read this year’s weather forecast, you might not feel so prepared. The Old Farmer’s Almanac — a traditional source of weather predictions that was founded in 1792 — says that this winter is going to be a real mess. The Almanac was first created to help farmers anticipate how the...
Coal Miners Are the New Beekeepers in West Virginia
As coal mines have shut down, many miners remain out of work in West Virginia. To combat jobless in coal territory, a new nonprofit has stepped in offering training in beekeeping and assistance in selling any resulting honey. It’s good income and good for the environment! The program is offered by the Appalachian Beekeeping Collective....
Ten Tons of Trash Have Been Trekked down from the Slopes of Mount Everest
Good news! The “highest dumpster in the world” recently had a big clean out. More good news: the trash is getting upcycled into goods for homes and hotels all over Kathmandu. Everest had a serious trash problem – thousands of climbers were bringing stuff up that they weren’t taking down with them. Nepal recently forbid...