Endangered Animals
June 2, 2021

Giant Tortoise Believed to be Extinct For 112 Years Found on Galápagos Island

Despite its huge size, a giant tortoise on the Galápagos Islands somehow remained out of sight for 112 years. The tortoise of the Chelonoidis phantasticus species was believed to be extinct, until a single female was found on Fernandina Island—the third-largest island of the Galápagos Islands—in Ecuador on July 10, 2019. On the 13 Galapagos Islands, many varieties of tortoises thrive among the other animals, flora, and fauna.

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Animals
June 1, 2021

‘Doctor Peyo’ the Therapy Horse Comforts Cancer Patients in France

You may have heard of therapy dogs, or even therapy pigs, but what about a therapy horse? Meet Peyo, the 15-year-old stallion who spends his days doing the rounds in Calais Hospital in France. He helps provide comfort to cancer patients who are nearing the end of their lives. Peyo was originally trained to take part in equestrian shows, but his handler Hassen Bouchakour began to realize his horse had a different calling.

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Design
June 1, 2021

5 Tips on How to Create Your Dream Gallery Wall

If you've ever seen images of gallery walls in magazines or on television, you know how much they can add to an interior. But for most of us, putting together our own wall of pictures in a way that's harmonious and aesthetically pleasing can be intimidating. When done correctly, they're the focal point of a room; but when done incorrectly, there's just something that seems off.

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Music
May 31, 2021

Watch Soldiers of the U.S. Army Field Band Play a Cover of Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’

Those who serve in the U.S. military are often separated from their families for long periods of time. This can be taxing on the mental health of soldiers, but Six-String Soldiers of the United States Army Field Band are turning to music to deal with the pain of missing home. The band recently performed a cover of Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here, live on location in Patapsco Valley State Park, Maryland.

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