This 2,000+ year old 20-sided crystal dice comes from antiquity.
Archaeology is a fascinating subject that allows us to discover and learn about the history of our ancestors. Every once in a while, an archaeological discovery is made that is truly remarkable, and one such discovery is the 20-sided crystal dice that …
Read more
The national breakfast of Jamaica is ackee and saltfish.
How did a meal that combines a preserved North Atlantic fish and a potentially deadly West African fruit become Jamaica’s national dish? Ackee and saltfish is synonymous with Jamaica, as entwined with the national identity as reggae or cricket. Spiked …
Read more
Rice with a spicy, creative twist from Bangladesh
Combining two of Bangladesh’s greatest loves – rice and spice – jhal muri is a pungent snack prepared with drama by street-side vendors with cult followings. For cookbook author Saira Hamilton, a childhood visit to see her grandmother was never as simple …
Read more
Five nations where women are more secure
Despite the growing trend in solo travel, women still encounter challenges when they travel abroad alone. But some places are topping the rankings when it comes to safety and equality. After a long pandemic pause on travel, people aren’t waiting around …
Read more
British beach communities have a fresh lease of life.
Seaside resorts across the UK have struggled in recent decades, but Folkestone, Hastings and Margate – once frequented by royalty – are shrewdly reinventing themselves through art. There is no mistaking the Grand Burstin. This monstrous 550-bed hotel, …
Read more
The world has learned a lesson from a malformed dog whose owner abandoned him since he was born with only two legs.
Because he was born with only two legs, his owner gave him up. A small dog in the United States was born with a birth defect on the evening of Christmas Eve in the year 2002. The dog has only three legs, one of which is severely deformed and therefore …
Read more
When a woman discovers a puppy living in a box, she learns he is not alone.
When Lisa Chiarelli’s phone lit up with a picture of a puppy and an impassioned plea for help, her heart instantly dropped. As the founder of Frankie Lola and Friends dog rescue, Chiarelli’s used to getting messages about dogs in all kinds of situations, …
Read more
To defend his herd, Buffalo battled more than a dozen lions by himself.
The animal kingdom never fails to surprise us, and this time it was the turn of a brave buffalo who stood alone against a group of lions to protect his herd. This story of courage and determination has been circulating the internet for a while now, and …
Read more
The catfish was caught by a lucky woman, but its egg belle surprised her more.
The woman was lucky to catch the super big catfish, but the more surprising thing came from its egg belly, the egg was as big as an ostrich egg. This rare and fascinating discovery is making waves in the fishing community, with many experts amazed by …
Read more
You are so beautiful
As a mother, it is not uncommon to witness several changes in one’s body that might not always be beautiful. Stretch marks and c-section scars are just a few examples…
Read more