There have been a lot of articles in the last months featuring titles that were claiming that Costa Rica will become carbon-free and plastic-free country. According to these articles, Costa Rica was set to remove single-use plastic by the year of 2021 and thus, the first country to be dedicated […]
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Adelaide Patient Gets a ‘Brain Pacemaker’ to Help with Early Onset Parkinson’s
At the age of 35, Todd Murfitt from Adelaide, Australia, was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s. Two years later, his symptoms worsened and he started having tremors. One day, while at work in St John, the Baptist Primary School in Plympton, in the south of Adelaide, he experienced a strong […]
Losing a Pet Can Hurt more than Losing a Fellow Human
Without doubt, the worst fear of pet owners is losing a pet. Unfortunately, when this happens, pet owners face huge pain and emptiness. Grieving for our pets is not easy and there is no unique ‘how-to-do-it’ because every person has a different relationship with their pets. Dogs and cats live […]
‘Sea of Plastic’ Found in the Caribbean Is Choking Wildlife
A photographer caught the disastrous damage being inflicted to our oceans from piles of plastic and Styrofoam near a Caribbean island. This sea of plastic proves the realness of the problem with plastic pollution, experts indicate. Caroline Power, who specializes in underwater photography, dedicated her career to increase awareness about […]
Swarm of Bees Follow a Car for Two Days to Rescue their Queen Trapped Inside
One thing’s for sure-bees are amazing and they are crucial for the balance of plant life. They also make honey and pollinate flowers. But, they’re also one of the most devoted creatures in the world. Their devotion is so strong that they’re willing to go after a car for two […]
Willie Nelson Rescues 70 Horses from Slaughterhouse & now They Roam Free on His Ranch
Without doubt, Willie Nelson is much more than a country music star- for a lot of horses, he’s their hero. The 87-year-old singer, together with Annie, his wife, rescues 70 American paint horses that were to be slaughtered for meat. Now, these 70 horses live on his ranch. Willie Has […]
This Iowa School Gives P.E. Credits to Students Who Help the Elderly & Disabled with Yard Work
Instead of running laps or playing basketball as it is the case in other schools, students from the Alternative Learning Center in Dubuque, Iowa earn their P.E. credits differently, i.e. by volunteering. Indeed, students who help those in need are our future! Namely, every year, two weeks or so before […]
If Your Pet Loves Slippers, You Can Now Buy them Giant Shoe-Like Bed
Dogs are our best friends so it is fair that we treat them as such, right? And, what better treatment that an extra comfy and extra stylish treat from time to time. For example, a giant shoe bed for those dogs (and cats!) who love to get into your slippers?! […]
Delicious Frozen Chocolate, Banana And Peanut Butter Bites
If you’re looking for tasty and healthy treats to enjoy this weekend, you’ll love this three-ingredient dessert with chocolate, bananas, and peanut butter. It’s so easy and simple to prepare and believe us, everyone enjoys eating it! These frozen chocolate banana bites are not just delicious, but also made with […]
Tennessee Becomes The First State To Make Community College Free For All Adults
Tennessee became the first state in the US to offer free community college for adults without a degree under the signed measure that was put forward by Republican Governor Bill Haslam. This legislation is expanded on a previous law that was passed in 2014 when the state started offering high […]
