In the late 19th century, caravans symbolized more than just travel—they represented a lifestyle intertwined with exploration and resilience. Caravans, often associated with Romani communities, were also widely adopted by traveling performers,…
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At The Funeral, The Horse Bids His Owner, Who Never Gave Up On Him, A Final Goodbye
For some animals, people may give up on them entirely, but it takes someone special to succeed where others have failed.Often, improving an animal’s life and making a real difference just requires…
In 1913, the brothers, Louis [Bud], age 13, and Temple,
In 1913, the brothers, Louis [Bud], age 13, and Temple, age 9, rode from Oklahoma to New York City on the Indian Motorcycle seen in the photo. This was not the Abernathy…
In 1915, an unusual and impulsive decision by
Cecil Chubb, an English businessman, forever changed the fate of the iconic Stonehenge monument. Originally tasked by his wife to purchase a set of curtains at an auction, Chubb’s return with the…
A fisherman who was fishing east of the Farallon Islands
A fisherman who was fishing east of the Farallon Islands (just outside of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California) spotted a whale who was fully entangled and bound in a…
The incident occurred in the Maasai Mara
The incident occurred in the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. The wildlife photographer, named John Chaney, unexpectedly woke from a nap under a tree to find a sleeping cheetah cuddled against…
Here’s what you need to know about tonsil stones – the weird pimple-like growths in your throat
It probably shouldn’t come as a surprise that content to do with our bodies – and all the weird, wonderful, fascinating stuff it can do – has proven popular online. You’ll likely…
During pregnancy, some baby cells
“During pregnancy, some baby cells migrate into the mother’s bloodstream and then return to the child. It’s called “mother-fetal microchimerism”.For 41 weeks, the cells mix and circulate back and forth, and, after…
Oymyakon, in eastern Siberia, Russia, holds the title of
Oymyakon, in eastern Siberia, Russia, holds the title of being the coldest inhabited place on Earth, with a recorded minimum temperature of -71.7°C. Its name, which means “water that doesn’t freeze,” comes…
In 1877, nearly fifty years after escaping
In 1877, nearly fifty years after escaping slavery, Josiah Henson returned to the Maryland plantation where he had spent most of his life enslaved. On arrival, he was met by an African…