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December 14, 2023

Rare Saharan Antelope Is Brought Back From the Brink of Extinction

Like so many animals today, Saharan antelope are severely threatened. However, a recent announcement offers a glimmer of hope for their future. The scimitar horned oryx—which can be identified by its long, arched horns and white-and-brown face—has been brought back from the brink of extinction.

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Good News

December 14, 2023

10-Year-Old’s “Postbox to Heaven” Is Adopted by Cemeteries Across UK

Grief is different for everyone. Many people going through mourning wish they could have another word with their loved ones.

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Animals

December 13, 2023

Kind Strangers Send 64 Pairs of Tiny Shoes to Chicken With Missing Toes So He Can Walk Around Easier

Some owners accessorize their pets to protect them from the elements or to simply add a little style to their...

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Creative Products

December 13, 2023

Biodegradable iPhone Covers You Can Plant in the Ground and Grow a Garden With When You’re Done With It

Phone cases are designed to provide protection for your device, but there's usually the added benefit of style. When you upgrade your phone, however, it usually demands a new cover to go along with it. This means that the old model will often end up in storage or in the trash.

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Ancient Art

December 13, 2023

You Can Now Take an Immersive Virtual Tour of the Lascaux Cave Paintings

In 1940, a teenager accidentally stumbled upon a series of prehistoric paintings in southwestern France.

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Houses

December 13, 2023

Create Your Dream Home Landscape With Yardzen

Your yard is its own canvas for landscape design.

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Photo Contest

December 13, 2023

Incredible Winners of the 2023 Environmental Photographer of the Year Highlight Our Planet’s Climate Struggles

Thousands of photographers submitted their images to the 2023 Environmental Photographer of the Year (EPOTY) contest, but it was Italy's Maurizio di Pietro who came out on top. His fascinating image of an experiment that tests the possibilities of black flies as a source of nutrition won him the overall prize in the 16th edition of the competition.

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Birds

December 13, 2023

Chinstrap Penguins Have a Fascinating “Microsleep” Schedule Made Up of Thousands of 4-Second Naps

Getting enough sleep is a challenge for almost everyone.

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Toys

December 13, 2023

Versatile 3-In-1 LEGO Set Can Be Built Into a Vintage Camera, Camcorder, or TV

Usually, the goal of a LEGO set is to create one structure or design.

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Photo Contest

December 12, 2023

Remarkable Winners of the 2023 International Photography Awards

The 20th anniversary of the International Photography Awards (IPA) brings together a stunning collection of images from professional and amateur photographers around the world. Tens of thousands of images underwent a rigorous evaluation by an international panel of judges before winners were selected in diverse categories like People, Nature, Advertising, and Fine Art. While all the photographers created incredible imagery, two were singled out from the 22 category winners for special awards.

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