My buddy called and asked if I’d like to go help him pay for people’s groceries. What happened next was amazing… We’re just two regular guys. Anyone could do this! Go make…
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This Amazon bird’s eggs are black-market gold. Here’s why.
Buying and selling wild-caught hyacinth macaws is illegal. Although it’s legal to trade macaws born in captivity, the birds are notoriously difficult to breed. This has created demand for eggs taken from…
Spectacular New Fossil Bonanza Captures Explosion of Early Life
Animals from 518 million years ago are preserved down to their softest features, and more than half are new to scienc BY MICHAEL GRESHKO PUBLISHED MARCH 21, 2019 A wealth of ancient remains found…
National Geographic: Anxious Dogs and Owners Act Alike
PHOTOGRAPH BY VINCENT J. MUSI, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION ANIMALSDOMESTICATED BY LINDA LOMBARDI PUBLISHED MARCH 1, 2019 We’re often amused when dogs and their owners…
Our galaxy is due to crash into its neighbor—but when?
There is going to be a collision of two galaxies, pitting our Milky Way with the Andromeda Galaxy, and it will change everything – much larger galaxy will form.
Ten Facts About the Roman Army: Discipline Through Fear, Harsh Training
The Roman Army was a tough, very disciplined force that was well trained, equipped. The army’s battle tactics and formations were complex and superior to other armies. The Romans used crucifixion…
New Frog Species Armed with Special Skin-Puncturing Claws
[bws_pdfprint display=”pdf,print”] An adult of the recently discovered species Hyloscirtus hillisi seems to smile for the camera. PHOTOGRAPH BY GUSTAVO PAZMIÑO, BIOWEB ECUADOR ANIMALSWEIRD ANIMAL QUESTION OF THE WEEK The “extraordinary” Ecuadorian…
Save More Money in 2019
How to save more money in 2019 Seven resolutions to improve your financial well-being this year. Life happens. Whether it’s a new set of tires or a furnace repair, you need to…
Consumer Reports: Best and Worst Charities for Donations
Important tips to keep in mind in the season of giving By Consumer Reports Last updated: November 27, 2018 If you’re planning to make a charitable donation this holiday season, make sure…
U.S. Navy: How to Fall Asleep in Two Minutes
BRIGHT SIDE VIDEO: Do you have trouble falling asleep? Do you toss and turn at night? A good night’s sleep is necessary for optimal health. So if you’re one of the millions of…
Extinct, bizarre horned frog reappears in Ecuador’s Tropical Rainforests
The horned marsupial frog (Gastrotheca cornuta) is a nocturnal amphibian that lives high in the canopy of well-preserved tropical rainforests. Its persistence in western Ecuador is becoming more challenging…