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Simone Jonker

Simone Jonker worked in NTD Inspired for two years. She wrote light articles and inspiring stories.
Atlantis and the Great Flood – Myths Connected by Reality?
The vast secrets of the universe will never be fully understood by humanity; but ancient myths and traditions may be able to offer insight into our history and destiny. The lost city of Atlantis and...
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Talking Trees – Communal and Altruistic Habits of the Forest
According to Peter Wohleben, best-selling author of The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate, understanding how trees communicate with each other may help us better understand ourselves and the world around...
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Real Horses in Fairytale Images
Cherry blossoms provide the perfect backdrop for an equine photographer who grew up around horses and is now capturing the essence of their passionate character in a series of beautiful photos. Surrounding magnificent horses with...
Traditional Chinese Silk Embroidery
China is the land of silk, where silkworms have been domesticated for over 5,000 years. Soon after silk thread was developed in China, the art of silk embroidery was born.  Embroidery in Chinese is called...
Identical Twins Turn 100 “We’re Always There for Each Other”
“Long life is a blessing” is especially true for these remarkable twin sisters who were born 100 years ago. To celebrate the identical twins' centenary, as many as 50 family members traveled to St. Petersburg,...
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Early Man’s Most Important Invention: The Handle
A research team at the University of Liverpool is convinced that the simple handle, which early man began utilizing 500,000 years ago in tool construction, may have been even more instrumental in the development of...
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Lesser Galagos – The Curious Bushbaby of South Africa
Southern and Eastern Africa are home to many species of nocturnal animals. One particularly charming creature is the African Galagos or “bushbaby.” As soon as the sun sets, these diminutive primates make their appearance in...
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People Go Bananas for Miniature Artist’s Tiny Produce
An enchanting collection of tiny fruits and vegetables, crafted by perhaps Vietnam’s greatest miniature artist, is nothing less than a visual feast. Each item is meticulously sculpted with astounding attention to detail and hand-painted in...
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Cestum Veneris – A Mesmerizing Mystery of the Sea
The ocean is a restless and enigmatic place. Below its surface, the diaphanous comb jelly Cestum veneris or “Venus Girdle'' (from the Greek goddess of love and the word "kestos" meaning girdle), may be found...
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Pigeon Forms Interspecies Bonds at Mia Foundation for Disabled Animals
Humans and pigeons share a long history. Although many city-dwellers consider them a nuisance, pigeons have provided a variety of services for us since they were domesticated thousands of years ago. While the vast majority of...
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Kitchen Gadgets of Yore – The Tried, the True, and the Useless
While we may see our kitchen gadgets as modern amenities, these creative culinary devices have been around for ages. According to anthropologist Richard Wrangham, people have been using fire to cook for nearly two million...
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Novel Vampire Squid and Other Wonders of the Sea
With more than two-thirds of the earth's surface covered by water, the ocean continues to hold an incredible amount of secrets. Since the beginning of civilization, it has acted as a spark for human exploration...