Do you have unusual Valentine’s Day traditions? Would you get into these worldly ways of celebrating? Slovenia Valentine’s Day is considered one of the patron saints of spring and in Slovenia, February 14th marks the day that plants begin to regenerate. Slovenia even has a proverb that says “St Valentine brings the keys of roots.” …
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Whenever something is expensive, somebody will try to steal it. We’ve seen it play out again and again, with criminals pilfering things each more bizarre than the last. From luxury cheese to an entire construction crane, thieves will go after anything if they think they can get good money from re-selling it. Lately, eggs have …
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As the chill of winter approaches, ensuring your home remains warm and comfortable becomes a top priority. Fortunately, advancements in heating technology mean that you no longer have to empty your wallet to stay cozy. Installing radiators online is a modern solution that combines efficiency with cost-effectiveness, making it easier for homeowners to manage their …
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Administrative bureaucracy can be necessary for doing things by the book, but we all know how infuriatingly slow official processes can be. When the wheels of bureaucracy refuse to turn, you sometimes really wish you could go and take matters into your own hands. Well, that’s what these beavers did. In Czechia, the local government …
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It’s that time again! By that we mean it’s time to take a look at all the times something was done for the first time in the world. This series of ours has been running for quite a while. However, there have been so many times something happened way earlier than you think or took …
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What do you think of these quotes about winter? If you hate the season, it’s almost over! “Summer is the time for squabbles. In winter, we must protect one another, keep each other warm, share our strengths.” — George R.R. Martin “Winter forms our character and brings out our best.” — Tom Allen. This has …
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To keep your species alive, you need to have babies. For the most part, procreation follows the classic, tried-and-true method. If you don’t know what we’re talking about, go ask your parents about the birds and bees. Nature isn’t big on standardization, though, and some animals carry on their legacy in unusual ways. Some of …
There’s nothing like a mother’s love. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a human or an animal. However, we’re ready to hand the Mother (Dog) of the Year award to this Turkish stray pooch. Earlier this year, an animal lover in Turkey rescued a sick puppy off the streets. The good Samaritan brought the half-dead dog …
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Loss is part and parcel of the cycle of life. But its inevitability doesn’t make it any easier. Losing a loved one, a beloved pet, or even a job can be devastating. When it happens to someone close, you can feel helpless. You can’t change what’s happened, but you want to do something that might …
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If you’ve ever had an eye infection, like pink eye, you know it’s a real pain. Your eye may hurt, be unbearably itchy, and get stuck shut with all the gunk oozing out of it. Still, it’s nothing compared to what this Vietnamese man went through. The 24-year-old man had been suffering from an eye …