NATURE
In our exploration of natural fibers we again return to South America to visit another dual-purpose crop. Believe it or not, the same plant that produces sweet and exotic pineapples, offers an equally-exotic fiber valued for both its beauty and durability. This short-lived perennial is cultivated in many tropical areas
Gated Argentinian Community Overrun by Native Capybaras
Several wealthy Argentines, including business moguls and soccer stars, choose the Nordelta villas as...
3 Touching Tales of Animals With Big Hearts
Beluga whale saves a drowning diver When cramps paralyzed a freediver’s legs in icy waters, and she...
Chinese Communist Party Admits 15 Dead in Shanxi Floods, Remains Silent About Reservoir Flooding
On Oct. 12, a week after severe flooding in Shanxi province, Chinese Communist Party (CCP) authorities...
Unearthing the Mystery of the Arthurian Giant of Glastonbury Abbey
England has always been a host of numerous medieval legends, especially the tale of King Arthur, whose...
China Shuts Down 60 Coal Mines due to Heavy Rains, Power Crisis Deepens
Torrential rains hit 11 cities in China’s Shanxi Province for almost five days in a row, resulting in...
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It is essential to keep our children active; physically, mentally, and socially. While fall is jam-packed...
Fall Foraging- Wild Edibles (Part 3)
As the traditional time for harvest, you might guess that autumn is ideal for foraging wild edibles....
Bubba the Rescue Bird Both Sings and Speaks
In the southeastern Australian state of Victoria, a kind-hearted gentleman taught an orphaned starling...
Noble Metals and Bonding of the Virtuous
Usually, precious metals are only known to the public in highly refined and polished form, such as jewelry...