Klongsanan was running the Chombueng Marathon in the Ratchaburi province in Thailand when she noticed something strange. When I got to that spot, I saw a little tail wagging. Right then and there I made a promise that I was going to give my life to this dog. I was really nervous that someone was going to step on her, she said. However, she knew there was no turning back....
A single tree offers a unique way to chronicle the changes that happen over the course of a year. The tree stands alone in a field located outside Nykvarn, approximately a 45-minute drive from Stockholm. Using materials that are specific to the grounds has proven to be both a physical and logistical challenge. Living in different countries also requires additional coordination. One Tree Four Seasonsbegan in April 2022, and Mejergren and Laitinen have completed three seasons so far....
Now, she has just won the Latin Grammy for Best New Artist. Alvarez grew up surrounded by music. When there was a family reunion, I was the artist. Cover art of Angela Alvarez’s debut album They made me dresses and I always liked to perform, she toldBillboard. Once she graduated from school, she told her father she wanted to become a professional singer. Eventually, she got married and found happiness in raising her four children....
Jewelry is a powerful way to remember loved ones weve lost. Susanne Phillips ofCeltic Coin Craftis helping keep memories alive by transforming meaningful coins into jewelry. One of her latest creations is a ring that her client now wears to remember his dad. I made a ring for someone who had recently lost their father, Phillips tells My Modern Met. Years later, shes turned her passion into a living by turning the tokens into rings....
ArtistBen Youngis back with a new series of glass and concrete sculptures inspired by the ocean. For nearly two decades, the New Zealand-based sculptor has been perfecting his craft. His handcrafted glass sculptures have the perfect balance between light and dark, mimicking how ocean waves filter sunlight. Some of Young’s pieces were on display in Auckland at the Aotearoa Art Fair. Of the pieces in the fair, several play with negative and positive space....
Have you ever been so deep in your thoughts that you just…sat there staring at the void? A Koala at a Japanese zoo knows that feeling, or so we think. However, the most common response had to do with how human-like Daichi-kun’s new pose is. If anything, it’s funny to see both sides of Daichi-kun’s personality. On top of that, he looks like a teddy bear when he’s asleep. He is both relatable and cute at the same time!...
The latest baby elephant to steal our hearts did so in a much more comedic way. More importantly, he addressed how vulnerable habitats are being pushed to the brink by human activity. The video was eventually shared on Reddit, where it earned50,000 upvotesin just one subreddit. Photo: Screenshot fromYouTube Users mostly cheered on Kaunda for how long he was able to keep it together. Looking at the reporter with wide eyes, the baby elephant starts sniffing the TV journalists head....
In early November, the sky in Troms, Norway, was illuminated with vibrant pink streaks. While Varik had seen pink auroras previously, they’d never been this strong. Varik’s photos of that evening show the intense color that fills the sky. While there are some traces of green, the majority of the night sky is filled with pink. This is because a strong solar storm on November caused a temporary crack in the Earth’s magnetic field....
A bronze statue partially submerged in the thermal bath. Studying these sites, researchers can peer into the lives of ancient civilizations. This treasure trovehidden for millenniahas rewritten a chapter in ancient history. A bronze statue partially submerged in the thermal bath. (Photo:Italian Ministry of Culture) The dig at the baths in the small town in San Casciano dei Bagni began in 2019. The mud of the baths soon revealed 24 incredible bronze statues....
For some people, their friends are their family. Two best friends namedSamantha BestandLauren Robinsonare putting this into practice. The 24-year-old and 26-year-old, respectively, moved in together with their young kids and live as platonic partners. They love the arrangement and share all the responsibilities that youd expect from a partnership. Lauren and I are inseparable. Its so much easier living with Lauren. The children are 4 and 5 years old and have a sibling dynamic that they never had before....
She had never received a hello or a thank you from the children. Suddenly, the teacher realized things had gone oddly still around them. The kids were all watching us, Maskelony toldThe Virginian-Pilot. Photo: Screenshot fromFacebook This gave the teacher an idea. and they all confirmed with a resoundingyes. And they just wanted to learn more, Maskelony recalls. Photo: Screenshot fromFacebook So I was like, OK, lets keep going. I thought, You know what?...
Photo: Screenshot fromYouTube Turning 30 can be daunting. Adulthood has fully kicked in, and societal pressures increase. His latest endeavor put the spotlight on animal shelter workers, to whom he wanted to give care packages. Photo: Screenshot fromYouTube In the end, he handed out 118 bundles around San Francisco. I realized that I could have a more significant impact by including others in this journey, he admits. As they say, if you want to go fast, go alone....
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