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March 9, 2026

Sweden Says Cat Owners Should Check on Their Furry Friends at Least Twice a Day

Cats are known as independent creatures, and it can feel like you need them more than they need you. But Swedish authorities disagree. The country has some of the strongest animal welfare laws in the world, and the government requires cat owners to check on their felines at least twice a day to ensure their well-being. The Swedish Board of Agriculture has guidelines on how owners should care for their kitties.

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March 9, 2026

Underwater Photographer Helps Free a Humpback Whale Entangled in Fishing Gear

Underwater photographer John Kowitz has traveled the globe documenting the incredible underwater world. His beautiful photography and films capture the ocean’s most remarkable creatures, many of which are under threat due to commercial fisheries, pollution, and other environmental impacts. During a recent trip departing from the Hawaiian coast, Kowitz and his team witnessed this issue firsthand when he spotted two humpback whales in distress.

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March 6, 2026

40,000-Year-Old Symbols Carved in Bone May Reveal the Origins of Written Language

Long before cities, agriculture, or record keeping, Ice Age humans carved small lines and dots into ivory and bone. At first glance, these marks seem simple. But new research suggests they may represent one of the earliest steps toward written language. For decades, historians placed the birth of writing in ancient Mesopotamia around 5,300 years ago. There, proto-cuneiform symbols helped track goods and trade.

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March 6, 2026

DIY Butterfly Cardigan Invites You To Crochet Your Own Pair of Wings

If you’ve ever marvelled at the beauty of a butterfly’s wings, this crochet cardigan pattern lets you create a pair of your own. It was designed by Binh Wu of Biyabimi, who creates a wide range of charming crochet accessories using colorful yarn. Inspired by the monarch butterfly, Wu’s two-tone design features veined patterns and dotted borders. But you don’t have to stick to the monarch’s classic orange—any yarn colors will work.

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