Hong Kong has been the most expensive city for homebuyers for the past seven years, according to data by the Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey. One Hong Kong-based architect, James Law, believes his micro-homes may help reduce the housing crisis in this big city. His tiny home designs are anything […]
A team of archeologists who were working on a dig in Nijmegen in The Netherlands unearthed a very well-preserved glass bowl that’s 2000-years-old! The palm-sized dish survived centuries under the ground and was intact with very little wear and tear. The team and the town’s government announced the discovery that […]
With a final bid that closed the sale at $4.28 million, an anonymous person became the new owner of a 555.55-carat black diamond named The Enigma. The sale of this bizarre stone caused a debate about its origin as everyone was intrigued by the controversy that it may have actually […]
The yields of certain crops may be increased if they’re covered in a material that will boost the red light they’re receiving. A simple tech like using red plastic can help feed the growing population of the planet, though additional research is necessary to see if this has any effect […]
This turquoise soda drink is boosted with vitamin C and calcium and an ingredient without a carbon footprint. It’s also free of food coloring. Made by the startup Ful, this drink’s star is spirulina, a blue-green alga that enriches the soda with nutrients, which isn’t the usual case with standard […]
In 2017, a stray dog who was very afraid and skinny began appearing near a gas station in Tamaulipas in Mexico and the staff decided to do something about it and help him out. The dog showed signs of abuse and the staff had to work a bit harder to […]
A team of researchers from the University of Washington created a method of using DNA from the tusks of elephants to resolve the mysteries around poaching and ensure animal traffickers get what they deserve. Unfortunately, estimates show that at least 10,000 African elephants are killed yearly and then the ivory […]
This confused and grieving dog was waiting outside the doors of a hospital where its owner died four months ago. The 59-year-old owner got stabbed during a street fight in Brazil and had to be taken to the hospital, but unfortunately succumbed to the wounds. The dog chased after the […]
This waitress from Arkansas claims she was fired from her job after she disclosed the tipping policy of the restaurant to several of the patrons. Today, there’s a GoFundMe page opened up by the patrons to support the woman who’s already raised more than $15,000 and will pay it forward […]
Sanjay Puri Architects’ new project is a wonderful building that every college campus dreams of. It’s designed for Prestige University in Indore, India and this new academic building has a stunning green roof that steps down five floors and meets the ground. Every modular square of the roof is accessible […]