This Man Was Only Filming Seagulls, but He Suddenly Captures an Incredible Once-In-A Lifetime Scene

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In 2015, a man named Brad Rich was out on a boat expedition with his friends off the coast of Seward in Alaska [1]. They were on a mission to film the beautiful seagulls native to the area. If being in the “right place, at the right time, at the exact moment” ever needed a…

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Upcoming Meteor Showers In 2020 You Just Can’t Miss

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Periodically throughout the year, different meteor showers come around for a few nights to light up the sky and give us the best light show the natural world has to offer. They’re easy to miss, however, if you don’t know when they are happening and where you need to go to see them. We’ve done…

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First Floating Ocean Hybrid Platform Can Generate Power From Waves, Wind And Solar (reviewed)

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Scientists and engineers around the world have been working to come up with innovative solutions for more sustainable, environmentally-friendly energy generation. While there have been several promising projects, one German company has come up with a solution that has stood out from the rest: floating solar panels. As our world has become increasingly advanced and…

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Couple married for 70 years reunited after months apart due to coronavirus restrictions

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Around the world, the coronavirus pandemic has prevented many family members and loved ones from seeing each other. One group that has been particularly isolated are senior citizens, and even more so, senior citizens living in nursing homes. As the world slowly reopens and families can see one another again, no story is quite as…

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Couple married for 70 years reunited after months apart due to coronavirus restrictions

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Around the world, the coronavirus pandemic has prevented many family members and loved ones from seeing each other. One group that has been particularly isolated are senior citizens, and even more so, senior citizens living in nursing homes. As the world slowly reopens and families can see one another again, no story is quite as…

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Plant a wildlife hedge instead of building a fence

Pierre Van ZylHome + Garden

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Hedgerows carry out the same functions as a fence, while also providing a better environment for the wildlife living in your area. A wildlife hedge makes an excellent replacement for the traditional fence that is found enclosing backyards across the country. There are many reasons why you might put up a fence at your home….

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Plant a wildlife hedge instead of building a fence

Pierre Van ZylHome + Garden

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Hedgerows carry out the same functions as a fence, while also providing a better environment for the wildlife living in your area. A wildlife hedge makes an excellent replacement for the traditional fence that is found enclosing backyards across the country. There are many reasons why you might put up a fence at your home….

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Poland’s Mysterious “Crooked Forest” Populated with 400 Bent Trees

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There are many unexplained natural phenomena around the world. The sailing stones in California’s Death Valley National Park, Australia’s Pink Lake, and the Fairy Circles in the Namib Desert are just a few examples of natural wonders that have baffled scientists for decades. One lesser-known but equally fascinating occurrence that fits into this category is…

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Poland’s Mysterious “Crooked Forest” Populated with 400 Bent Trees

Pierre Van ZylPlanet

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There are many unexplained natural phenomena around the world. The sailing stones in California’s Death Valley National Park, Australia’s Pink Lake, and the Fairy Circles in the Namib Desert are just a few examples of natural wonders that have baffled scientists for decades. One lesser-known but equally fascinating occurrence that fits into this category is…

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Peacock Spiders Are So Striking Blue That Even I Think They’re (Sort Of) Pretty

Pierre Van ZylPlanet

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For most of us, it’s hard to imagine describing a spider as cute, much less beautiful. That being said, even one of nature’s creepiest looking creatures can have their moments. Peacock spiders are proof that mother nature hides beauty in even the most off-putting of her creations. Peacock Spiders As it always seems to be…

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15 Minute EMOM

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Get moving with this 15 minute EMOM from Under Armour trainer Saman Munir.
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Runner’s 20 Minute EMOM

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Engage your lower body in this 20 minute EMOM workout led by pro runner Vincent Crisp.
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Tofu and Udon Noodle Salad with Spring Vegetables

Pierre Van Zyleasy, lunch, noodles, salad, tofu

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It takes a lot of cooking to make me tired of cooking, but I think I’m there. All things considered, I probably eat out and order less takeout than other New Yorkers. But having the option of a night off from the kitchen is a privilege that I’m suddenly feeling the absence of. This is good reason to rely on store-bought helpers whenever I can, and also to streamline my recipes when possible. Today’s tofu and udon noodle salad with spring vegetables is…

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Woman Up-Cycled Old School Buses into Greenhouses

Pierre Van ZylHome + Garden, Make, Planet

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Upcycling is the new recycling and we love it when old items are put to new use. This is made even better when that new use is equal parts creative, functional, and sustainable. That’s what makes these school bus greenhouses so undeniably cool. School …

These photos show the staggering food bank lines across America

Pierre Van ZylNews + Discoveries

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As of 2015, there are over fifteen thousand food pantries in America. In 2013, one in six Americans, over fifty million people, experienced hunger. Most of these pantries and kitchens rely entirely on volunteers to manage the food bank lines. More than seventy percent of them feel as though they are unable to adequately meet…

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This Adventure-Ready Tiny House Has a Mud Room and Fold-Down Deck

Pierre Van ZylHome + Garden

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The Draper home is the latest project of Brian and Joni Buzarde, a husband and wife team of Land Ark RV, mobile tiny house builders in Colorado.   Draper is the perfect place for adventure-lovers. It could be driven out to all sorts of locations, and the comforts of home will be there the entire time with sleeping…

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Ever Heard Of Albino Animals? Melanistic Animals Are The Opposite

Pierre Van ZylPlanet

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If you’ve ever had the opportunity to spot an albino animal, then you know how unique they can be. Did you know, however, that the opposite condition can also exist? That’s right – melanistic animals, or animals who appear black instead of their intended color – are real, and they are as incredible as they…

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The risk levels of everyday activities like dining out, going to the gym, and getting a haircut, according to an infectious-disease expert

Pierre Van ZylCovid19

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People all across North America have now been living under social isolation and stay-home rules for more than two months. While the weather was cooler, it was much easier to stay inside our homes, but as the warm weather sets in we are all anxious to get outside and enjoy some of our favorite summer…

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School in Spain Teaches Boys How to Do Household Chores to Stop Gender Inequality

Pierre Van Zylparenting

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A school in Spain decided to combat gender inequality by educating their male students about the basics of household chores, and they went viral.   Housework is equally unloved by both men and women, and yet women do the bulk of it. According to the 8,500 heterosexual couples who were interviewed for the UK Household Longitudinal Study,…

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Thunderegg: Ordinary Rocks With Crystal Surprise Inside!

Pierre Van Zyl

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Mother Nature is capable of some pretty incredible things. In some cases, where you least expect it, you find gorgeous, natural works of art. The Thunder Egg is one of those incredible geological phenomena.  The Thunderegg Formed within rhyolitic volcanic ash layers, this is a rock similar to a geode with a gorgeous surprise inside….

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Why Are Worms Coming Out of Strawberries in This Viral Video? An Expert Explains

Pierre Van ZylFact Checked, Health Awareness

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One of the best parts about the summer season is the array of local fresh fruit available on grocery store shelves, at farmers’ markets, and road-side stands. A recent viral TikTok video may have you second-guessing picking up that pint of fresh strawberries you were eyeing. Ever hear of strawberry worms? The video in question…

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What Life Is Like Inside The Tiny Town Where Cars Are Banned

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If you’ve ever dreamed of living in a simpler time, then this is just the place for you. Love Valley in North Carolina is famous as the town where cars are banned, and just might be the answer to your slow-paced life dreams. Love Valley: The Town Where…

Grandma’s Adventure Box Idea Is The Gift That Keeps on Giving

Pierre Van ZylMake

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The holidays are jam-packed with fun, joy, and quality time with loved ones. However, once the presents are opened, the dinner is eaten, and the grueling clean up begins, the anticipation is over and it’s back to normal life. There’s always next year to enjoy time with family, and until then there’s just trashing wrapping…

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Marathoner’s 20 Minute EMOM

Pierre Van Zyl

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Switch up your interval runs for this EMOM (every minute on the minute) workout led by pro marathon runner Stephen Scullion.
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Best Calf Stretches for Runners

Angelacalf stretches, calf stretches for runners, plantar fascitiis, Running, running injuries

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My nemesis has always been my pesky calves. While they are super strong, they are also tight AF the majority of the time. It’s a constant battle to keep my calves in a happy place. If my calves are happy that means my feet and ankles are equally as happy. I’ve had my fair share […]

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Crayola Just Released Crayons With 24 Skin Tone Shades So Every Child Can Color Themselves Accurately

Pierre Van Zylparenting

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Remember how exciting it was when you got that brand-new variety pack of crayola crayons or pencil crayons, with their perfectly unused points all lined up in a dazzling rainbow of colours? You could instantly see the dozens of beautiful creations you were going to make, dancing through your head. There was one problem with…

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5 Cheap Gardening Tricks for Self-Reliance

Pierre Van ZylHome + Garden

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There are many reasons why someone might decide to start their own vegetable garden. Perhaps they want to have more control over where their food comes from, or maybe they just love the idea of having fresh-from-the-garden produce available to them all the time. One common reason why someone might decide to plant their own…

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How To Build The Coolest Looking ‘Pallet Swimming Pool’ Ever, Using Only 40 Pallets!

Pierre Van ZylHome + Garden, Make

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Easypalletideas.com may have your next quarantine project sorted: the pallet swimming pool. Whether it be a river, a pond, a lake, an ocean, or a pool, there is no better feeling than diving into cool, refreshing water on a hot summer day. Not all of us are lucky enough to live ocean or lake-side, however,…

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With only months to live, Indiana high school senior gets married in touching ceremony

Pierre Van ZylPersonal Growth + Development

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After a six-year battle with cancer, 18-year-old Chase Smith has received a terminal cancer diagnosis. Given only three to five months to live, he decided the most important thing in his life is the incredible love he has for his girlfriend Sadie Mills.  The pair got married in their driveway in April surrounded by friends…

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7 Minute AMRAP

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See how hard you can push yourself in 7 minutes during this quick AMRAP with Under Armour trainer Marquan Jones.
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Canines to the Rescue: Dogs Trained To Protect Wildlife Have Saved 45 Rhinos from Poachers in South Africa

Pierre Van ZylLearn, News + Discoveries, Planet

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Relentless poaching has remained one of the major concerns plaguing the conservation efforts of African wildlife [1]. Many formerly thriving species have faced declining populations in recent decades, and the situation just keeps getting worse. However, governments are becoming innovative with anti-poaching strategies, and it’s a gold star for the attack-dog initiative that has helped…

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‘Am I going to have it forever?’: Canadian woman tests positive for COVID-19 eight times in 50 days

Pierre Van ZylCovid19

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Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in January 2020, millions of people around the world have suffered from the virus. While some have had relatively mild cases, others have had to deal with much more severe illness. Those with mild cases appear to recover within a week or two, however severe cases can take six weeks…

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