Photo Contest
October 17, 2019

Showdown Between Fox and Marmot Wins Prestigious Wildlife Photography Contest

A Tibetan fox rushes forward—teeth exposed—while the marmot it's after screams out in surprise, undoubtedly knowing that its days are numbered. The standoff between these two animals, high in the alpine meadows of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, has won photographer Yongqing Bao the title of Wildlife Photographer of the Year. Developed and produced annually by the Natural History Museum, London, the 2019 contest saw over 48,000 entries from 100 countries across 19 categories.

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Creative Products
October 15, 2019

Bring a Touch of Scandinavia to Your Home with These Outdoor Sauna Kits

Today, when most Americans think of a sauna, they imagine a day out at the spa or a luxury resort. But the truth is that the history of the sauna stretches back thousands of years to Finland, where there was an early appreciation of the health benefits of steam. By helping with relaxation, removing toxins from the body, and easing joint pain, saunas have long been a secret weapon of Nordic culture.

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