Video
May 14, 2019

This Is What Millions of Monarch Butterflies in Migration Sound Like

Monarch butterflies are known to be one of the most beautiful insect species on the planet, but have you ever wondered how they sound? One single, delicate butterfly barely makes a peep, but en masse, their wings flap together to create an incredible sound. Phil Torres of The Jungle Diaries YouTube channel asks the question, “How many butterflies does it take to make a noise in the woods?

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Architecture
May 10, 2019

Amazon Is Selling a DIY Guest House Kit You Can Build in Just 8 Hours

Did you know that you can buy tiny homes on Amazon? Cute and compact, these DIY houses are a great option for people who don't mind cramped quarters. One humble abode that has proven particularly popular among the tiny home crowd is the Allwood Solvalla, a minimalist “garden house” perfect for a party of one. This modern and minimalist Nordic wood house offers a contemporary take on the traditional log cabin.

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Photography
May 9, 2019

Canon Releases Popular Portrait Lens for Its Mirrorless Full-Frame Cameras

Proving its commitment to providing quality lenses for its full-frame mirrorless cameras, Canon has released the RF 85 mm 1.2/f L USM lens. This not only expands the offerings for the EOS R full-frame mirrorless system, but is the first RF lens to feature Blue Spectrum Refractive (BR) Optics. It's an upgrade that enhances this lens, which is already a favorite of portrait photographers, by reducing chromatic aberration.

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