When it's time for Shani to go to work, she doesn't have to say goodbye to her Essie - the woman can simply bring the dog with her to the office. Shani works for an insurance company in Hobart, Tasmania. And it's been a great place to bring her dogs for years. “Everyone lights up when a dog walks around the call center and you can reach out and rub it. It makes people happy.” At first, dogs could...
Dozens of Afro-Cubans with bouffant hair walked the red carpet in Havana. This is the third African-style hairstyling contest in Cuba. Women, men and, of course, children take part in it. Elaine Calderon, mother of a contestant: “My son has been wearing his hair in the African style since he was a kid. He has participated in several of these contests. He loves it and he is also pleased that his...
Fluffy pets in fashionable outfits and accessories take to the catwalk in New York. All, of course, are accompanied by human models. The collection was designed by designers from various brands including Tommy Hilfiger, Caryna Nina and Johnathan Kayne. The FurBaby show is taking place ahead of New York Fashion Week. But the main thing here is not the outfits, but the charity. More than 20 dogs...
Berlin's specialty currywurst is celebrating 75 years. It is a sliced fried sausage dipped in a tomato and curry sauce. The dish gained popularity in the hungry post-war years, but it has not lost it even now. The Curry 36 café in Berlin has a queue every day. Cafe Curry 36 has been operating in the Kreuzberg district since 1981. The sauce is said to have been invented by Herta Heuwer, who ran a humble...
Using cutting-edge high-resolution microscopy, researchers were able to track the developmental stages of butterfly scales, tracing their formation from caterpillar to butterfly and revealing how they become so vivacious. Their work reveals that actin, a protein in butterfly’s scales, orchestrates the intricate arrangement of the colorful structures. Conducted at the University of Sheffield and the...
It's every man for himself here. A tomato battle is raging in Buñol, Spain. Thousands of people are pelting each other with ripe, juicy tomatoes. The famous festival is called La Tomatina. Tomatoes are bought in the region of Extremadura, where they are cheaper. 120 tons of tomatoes are brought in seven trucks. The main rule of the festival is to crush the tomatoes before throwing them. Also, you can't...
These dogs come to the California beach town of Del Mar with their owners almost every day to prepare for the big swim. They are being trained for the Surf-A-Thon dog surfing championships, which will be held in September. Here, everyone is introduced to special boards for the sport, dog floats and water safety rules. Dog surfing instructor Scott Owens comes to the class with his two Dalmatians Bentley...
Across various cultures and countries, the wisest members of society are often seen as those who are both logical and reflective, with a strong ability to consider the feelings and perspectives of others. A recent study explored how people from 16 diverse world cultures, ranging from Japan and Slovakia to Ecuador and Morocco, understand wisdom as a valued trait. Wisdom is celebrated as a profound human...
Almonds are the edible seeds of the fruit of the almond tree. Its composition includes many essential substances for the body. First of all, almonds are a valuable source of natural acids. Oleic acid, which refers to monounsaturated fatty acids, helps to reduce the level of “bad” cholesterol. Phytic acid is considered a natural antioxidant that protects the body from free radicals. Among other...
Hundreds of California sea lions have taken over a beach in Monterey in the US. Local authorities have temporarily closed the area to people so as not to disturb or frighten the animals. However, many people come here and admire the sea lions from afar. “They are noisy and seem belligerent. Some are attacking each other. They have a lot of energy and seem to be having a great time. They are cool. They...
In the course of practical research, experts from America and Australia have come to an unambiguous conclusion: chocolate increases brain activity. Back in the mid-1970s, psychologist Merrill Ellias began tracking the cognitive abilities of the brain of more than a thousand people over 30 years old in New York State. His goal was simply to establish a correlation between blood pressure levels and brain...
Once nearly extinct, California condors are gradually returning to the wild in Mexico. For example, two males were recently released in the Sierra de San Pedro Martir Mountains. They were born and raised in the Chapultepec Zoo in Mexico City. The feathered raptors have been named Enia and Hulu. California condors are found in the American states of California, Utah and Arizona, as well as in Mexico....
Sadly, the world's oldest bird has likely lost her mate. But life goes on and now, in her 70s, she is looking for a new suitor. A female dark-backed albatross named Wisdom aka Wisdom was photographed dancing alongside potential partners at Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge. Supposedly, she is about 72 years old and can be recognized by her Z333 ring. In late November, Wisdom was back for another...
Florists in the Colombian city of Medellin have created an amazingly beautiful seascape of flowers. The giant installation is located in a local shopping center. Its central figure is a stylized seahorse. Its height is eleven meters. Maria Fernanda Bertel, an employee of the shopping center: “We decided to create something inspiring. The huge seahorse reminds us to take care of the seas, rivers and...
A new type of ecological urban transport moves along special road markings. Fast-charging batteries are used as a fuel source. Chinese transport company CRRC has begun introducing a new type of urban public transport. It is something between a bus, a trolleybus and a tram, combining the best qualities of each of the listed modes of transport. From electric transport, the new means of transportation took...
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