It has been almost 10 years since the Fukushima nuclear disaster, and now the Japanese government must make a decision: What to do with Fukushima’s contaminated water? Officials are saying they will most likely be dumping it into the ocean. (1) Fukushima’s Contaminated Water to be Dumped Into the Ocean Since the earthquake and ensuing...
On Tuesday, October 20, 2020, NASA made history when they touched an asteroid with a special spacecraft for the very first time. The information from the sample they collected could give us valuable information about our solar system and how Earth was formed. (1) NASA Touches Asteroid Bennu A NASA special spacecraft was able to...
There are many out there with the dream of building their own functional pool or maybe even a hot tub in their backyard. However, for a family like the Thornton’s, a regular-sized DIY pool was never going to cut it. You have to go big or go home. Born and raised in Covington, Tennessee, Micky...
Since the pandemic started, people have been getting creative in some very interesting ways. Most are trying to perfect their cooking skills, figuring out ways to exercise, and trying not to cut off all their hair by accident. Meanwhile, others are making a real lightsaber! Well, as real as it can get anyways. That’s right,...
In September of 2020, a Washington woman took in a porcupine who was badly injured in the labor day wildfires. The porcupine reunited this month with its mate after a long month apart. Injured Porcupine Reunited with its Mate After the labor day wildfires of 2020, Riley Wisdom was outside when she came upon a...
In the forests and natural areas around Copenhagen in Denmark, there are more than just trees, streams, and wildlife. Here you will find giant wood sculptures “hidden” in different parts of the landscape that make for a magical hike through the wilderness. (1) Copenhagen’s Giant Wood Sculptures Danish artist Thomas Dambo wanted to inspire people...
Our eyes are incredible, but they are also easily tricked. This is why it is fun to look at optical illusions or play games of “I Spy” with our friends to see who has the quickest eyes. Spot the difference games are another eye puzzle, and this one is a version of that. Can you...
These shoes weren’t just made for walking. Israeli designer Netha Goldberg is changing the meaning of functional fashion with shoe attachments for everyday items such as tampons, matches, and even charging ports. Shoe Attachments for Functional Fashion According to Goldberg, our society no longer experiences enough positive physical interactions with others. She decided that she...
The French government has announced that they will be starting an experiment distributing limited free medical cannabis. For many french citizens, this is a long-awaited announcement. French Government to Start Free Medical Marijuana Experiment Beginning either when the first prescription is given out or by March 31, 2021, the French government confirmed that up to...
The first banana bread recipe came to light in 1933 when it appeared in the Balanced Cookbook by Mary Ellis Ames, but became more popular in the 50s with the release of the original Chiquita Banana’s Recipe Book. So it wasn’t shocking when Ruby Vaughan stumbled across a banana bread recipe in the Omaha World-Herald newspaper in 1958, and had never...
As the weather becomes chillier and seasons begin to change, you’re going to want to be able to keep yourself warm somehow! Have you ever considered building your own rustic wood-fired hot tub? With the proper materials and effort, you can have instant relaxation right in your backyard just in time for winter. What kind...
As the economy continues to struggle through the coronavirus pandemic and housing prices seem increasingly unattainable, many Americans are turning to an alternative way of life. More than one million Americans are living in an RV in search of adventure and financial freedom. Reasons Why Living in An RV is Better Than a House That’s...
