New species of Australian lion discovered in the outback, say experts

Pierre Van ZylLearn, News + Discoveries, Planet

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Paleontologists found a partial animal skull at Australia’s Riversleigh World Heritage Area in Queensland, Australia. At first, the fossil was assumed to be a part of a group of marsupial lions that had died out about 35,000 years ago. Then they discovered it was an entirely new genus, which they called Lekaneleo roskellyae, or Leo…

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Street Stores That Gives Free Clothes To The Homeless Popping Up Worldwide

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Max Pazak and copywriter Kayli Vee Levitan of M&C were standing on their office balcony watching all of the people walking by. Then the idea of Street Store came to them, a nonprofit movement where volunteers set up a ‘store’ on a sidewalk to give away clothes to the homeless. It’s a rent-free, pop-up clothing…

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Recycling Single-Use Bags to Make Sleeping Mats for the Homeless

Pierre Van ZylLearn, News + Discoveries

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The only language everyone understands at once, is kindness, a religion that would never find any criticism. For these hardworking ladies from Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada, taking care of the homeless is the perfect way to spend their golden years as Nanaimo Harbor City Seniors. They are using single-use plastic bags that would have otherwise…

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Find your inner Tarzan by sleeping in the trees in these awesome raindrop-shaped tents

Pierre Van ZylHome + Garden

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If you’re a lover of nature, you probably always have an overwhelming thirst to be outdoors and connect with the environment. It’s a form of therapy and relaxation where all you have to do is thrive in the fresh air and enjoy the scenery. You can also take it up a notch by sleeping in…

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Newborn Baby Stares Down Doctors Just Moments After Birth

Pierre Van Zylparenting

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A few seconds was all it took before baby Isabela produced a “meme-worthy” expression that her mother could be proud of. Photographer Rodrigo Kunstmann captured the moment Isabela Pereira de Jesus, born on February 13, 2020, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, gave a long hard glare to the doctors who had delivered her immediately before. Kunstmann, who…

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Podcast 222 | Interior Design

Pierre Van ZylMinimalism, Podcast

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By Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus · Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Joshua and Ryan talk about interior design, feng shui, the calmness of clutter-free spaces, and how to have a minimalist home that’s not boring with designer, entrepreneur, and Queer Eye star Bobby Berk, and they answer the following questions…

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My Week in Workouts

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Hey there! Long time, no blog. I took last week off from sharing my week in workouts (and blogging in general) to enjoy our family vacation in Northern New Hampshire. There wasn’t a whole lot of running but there was a whole lotta snow sports. It was so fun! It’s crazy that we were only […]

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February 24 Was International ‘I Hate Cilantro Day”

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Cilantro is one controversial plant, I’ll give it that. If it’s incorporated into any meal meant for a large group of people, get ready for an Oscar-worthy drama to unfold. Some people would enjoy the meal and even compliment the chef, while others would turn up their noses at it, walk away or even rush…

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Blind Lonely Bison Builds A Heartwarming Friendship With A Curious Young Calf

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Pets

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Helen the bison came to the Lighthouse Farm Sanctuary in Scio, Oregon when it became too expensive for her former owner to cater to her. There were other animals in her new home, but no one wanted to associate with the suspicious bison who kept to herself. Worse, she couldn’t even see anyone. Her blindness…

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Scientists Confirm a Person Can Carry And Transmit COVID-19 Without Showing Symptoms

Pierre Van ZylLearn, News + Discoveries

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Since the outbreak of the Coronavirus started in December 2019, there have been more than 82 500 reported cases across the globe. There have been over 2 800 deaths and 33 345 cases that have been reported as recovered [1]. These numbers continue to rise. Usually, if you contract the virus you will show symptoms…

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The Effects of Bullying: Young Australian Boy Tells Mom he Wants to Die

Pierre Van Zylparenting

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Bullying has been a systemic issue in our school system for decades and unfortunately does not appear to be improving. Any child who is different, who doesn’t seem to “fit in”, wears different clothing, is considered unattractive, or appears less intelligent, athletic, or skilled, is a common target for bullying. Bullying can have a deeply…

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Mother Delivered Two Weeks Early so Dying Husband Could Meet His Baby Girl

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The birth of a baby is usually a joyous occasion, however, for a couple in Texas, it was a much more heart-wrenching experience. Diane Aulger from The Colony, Texas, purposefully gave birth to her fifth child two weeks early so that her dying husband, Mark, would have the chance to meet his baby girl before…

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Grow Your Own Loofah Sponge (Yes, You Really Can!)

Pierre Van ZylDIY Remedies & Green Beauty, Home + Garden, Make

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A loofah sponge probably conjures up images of rough, exfoliating fibers for bath time, but there’s really so much more to this vegetable. (That’s right, it’s a veggie.) “Loofah,” also known as loofa, luffa or sponge gourd, is something most folks buy in the beauty aisle, but you can actually grow it at home. A loofah sponge…

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Expert Warns Trophy Hunting Could Push Polar Bears To Extinction

Pierre Van ZylPlanet

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Polar bears are an iconic creature, their white fur, and giant size is unmistakable. But humans have been taking these creatures for granted for far too long. To say that the polar bear is in trouble is a bit of an understatement. According to the IUCN red list, polar bears are considered vulnerable [1]. In…

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If You Love Someone, Tell Them, Because Life is Too Short to Take Your Time.

Pierre Van ZylLearn, Personal Growth + Development

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When the news hit that Kobe Bryant’s helicopter had crashed and he, along with his young daughter Gianna and several other passengers did not survive, the world was left in a state of shock. As fans mourned their basketball hero, the internet was flooded with heartfelt tweets, Instagram posts and Facebook messages from his friends…

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NEDA Week 2020: Start as You Are

Pierre Van Zyleating disorder recovery, eating disorders, ED recovery, Food and Healing, NEDA week, recovery

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Last year’s NEDA week theme was “come as you are.” It was an important and overdue celebration of diversity and representation within the recovery community and the treatment field. It also got me thinking about the unique perspectives that we bring to our recoveries, the fact that no two healing processes look alike, which is something I wrote about in this post. The theme is being repeated this year, and I’m thinking about it in a new light. “Come as you are” is…

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City Installs Turbines in Water Pipes To Create More Sustainable Electricity

Pierre Van ZylLearn, News + Discoveries, Planet

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Clean water and power are both necessities, and this ingenious company found a way to provide both at once.  The LucidPipe Power System was incorporated into Portland, Oregon, in 2014, and it creates electricity through the water flowing through the city’s pipes. This is a way to get the benefits of hydropower without any environmental…

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This is Why We Need Wildlife Crossings

Pierre Van ZylOpinion, Planet

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As cities grow and humans continue to develop more of the world’s natural spaces, it is becoming increasingly difficult for humans and wild animals to coincide safely. This is especially evident along highways, with an estimated 2 million collisions be…

After Years of Helping Crow Family, Man Was Left ‘Mind-Blown’ Over Their Homemade Gifts in Return

Pierre Van ZylPlanet

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When you think of crows, you probably think of the mischievous birds that are often used in scary films and tv shows to create a spooky ambiance. As one Seattle man discovered, they can also make pretty decent friends. Helping those in need Stuart Dahlquist was a backyard bird watching enthusiast. Five years ago, he…

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Instant Pot Chicken Thighs and Rice

Pierre Van ZylDairy-free, dinner, Gluten-free, Recipes

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Instant pot chicken and rice is such a simple, healthy, delicious dinner recipe that is perfect for weeknight meals with family! This easy recipe is just 6 ingredients and it cooks in the pressure cooker in 45 minutes start to finish! You are going to …

Viral Heartwarming Photo of a Police Officer Breastfeeding a Malnourished Baby

Pierre Van ZylLearn, News + Discoveries

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A police officer is one who is brave and sacrificial, but the best are also compassionate and loving.  Officer Celeste Ayala, a young police officer working in Buenos Aries, Argentina was celebrated and promoted in 2018 for nursing a distressed child at the Sor Maria Ludovica Children’s Hospital [1]. The hospital staff was overworked and…

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Dentistry Student Shares Touching Story of Being Raised by Father with Down Syndrome

Pierre Van Zylparenting, Personal Growth + Development

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Sader Issa is a Syrian student studying dentistry. By all accounts he is just like any other young student his age- he enjoys spending time with friends and family when he’s not studying and is working hard toward building his future life in his chosen profession. There is one thing that differentiates Issa from most…

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No Bake Peanut Butter Granola Cups, Great Vegan Snack

Pierre Van ZylDesserts, eat, Snacks + Sides

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Granola is an iconic breakfast food and it’s the main feature in this recipe, but its health value is debatable. The core ingredients of granola consist of oats, nuts, and a sweetener like honey or sugar. Depending on the variety, these foods are joined by puffed rice or other grains, dried fruit, spices, seeds, and…

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27 Foods That Can Give You More Energy

Pierre Van ZylDigestion, Heal

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Many people feel tired or run down at some point during the day. A lack of energy could affect your daily activities and make you less productive. The fact is that the type and quantity of food you eat play an essential role in determining your energy …

Podcast 221 | Dependency

Pierre Van ZylMinimalism, Podcast

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By Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus · Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Joshua and Ryan discuss dependency, sobriety, and different types of addiction, including our addiction to stuff, alcohol, food, drugs, cigarettes, money, status, social media, attention, television, breaking news, smartphones, and porn with author and blogger Laura McKowen, and they answer the following questions…

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Flower Meanings: The Language of Flowers

Pierre Van ZylHome + Garden

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We buy flowers for people for so many reasons. Sometimes it’s to say “I’m sorry”, other times “Get well soon” or “I love you”. Sometimes, we send people flowers just to say “I’m thinking of you”.  Did you know, though, that each type of flower, and even the color of those flowers, holds a deeper…

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