The company that designed the 3D-printed pod (The Sarco Pod) that helps out with assisted suicide claims they’re confident the pod will be available in Switzerland as early as next year. The company commissioned a legal expert who concluded that their machine doesn’t violate any laws of the country. However, […]
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These Simple Green LEDs Save Sharks & Turtles from Accidental Bycatch in Fishing Nets
A tentacled squid stuck in a fishing net is a messy problem for fishermen worldwide. Unfortunately, for a loggerhead turtle or a diamond stingray, getting tangled up in a net usually means death. But, new research seems to offers a potential solution to this problem. An affixing LED light to […]
People Are Leaving Sticks at the Cemetery Plot of this Dog that Died 100 Years Ago. Here Is Why
Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York is the resting place for many popular musicians and artists like Charles Ebbets and Leonard Bernstein. The visitors pay their respects by leaving flowers on the tombstones. But, one of the graves seems to be more visited than others. This grave has a bronze […]
She Lost Her Dad Recently so Her Favorite NFL Player Took Her to the Daddy-Daughter Dance
Anthony Harris from the Philadelphia Eagles went to Texas to escort one of his young fans to her daddy-daughter dance after she lost her dad and grandpa. The 11-year-old Audrey Soape’s dad and granddad passed away last year and the girl was feeling sad because she had no one to […]
Baby Donkey Named ‘Betty White’ to Honor the Late Actress’s Donations to the Animal Sanctuary for Years
For years, the iconic actress and TV star who recently passed away at the age of 99, Betty White, had been donating to the Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue located in San Angelo in Texas. After death on the 31st of December in 2021, the animal sanctuary decided to name a […]
Man Creates Edible Plastic Bags to Protect the Sacred Deer of Nara in Japan
Nara is a city in Japan that attracts a lot of tourists. It’s the home to several ancient temples and artwork of historic meaning. But this city is best known for the Deer Park where visitors are allowed to interact with the sacred Nara deer. Unfortunately, these animals have frequently […]
Breaking News: Dove, World’s 2nd Largest Beauty Brand, Bans Animal Testing & Goes Cruelty-Free
Consumer goods giant Unilever has placed a ban on all animal testing not required by law for all of their products. The brand has been added to PETA’s list of companies that are working for regulatory change. It’s a category that recognizes companies that test on animals solely when required […]
Lovely Stephanie Browitt: White Island Volcano Survivor with 70 Percent Burns Who Lost Her Sister & Dad
Stephanie Browitt is a 24-year-old who survived a toxic volcanic island explosion which killed her sister and dad and left her with serious, life-threatening burns. She says the pain of losing them is a pain that never goes away. Stephanie is evidently a very brave girl; surviving horrific burns to […]
Research Finds a Link between Deep Forehead Wrinkles & Heart Illness
Research points out that the deep wrinkles on one’s forehead may be a sign of person’s risk of atherosclerosis-a type of cardiovascular condition which can lead to stroke or heart illness. Atherosclerosis is characterized by buildup of plaque in the arteries which diminishes their elasticity and makes them narrower. Consequently, […]
10 Things about You that Change when You Lose Your Parents
Even though death is a natural part of the cycle of life and something that no one can avoid, people in the wake of a loved one’s death are going through a tough period. And, it’s even harder when the one you lose is a parent. Regardless of what kind […]