As storms moved across the country, people witnessed a green-tinged sky. As storms moved across the country Tuesday, people in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, witnessed a rare sight – a green-tinged sky. Meteorologists confirmed it was a “derecho” - a widespread and long-lived straight line windstorm, from a group of fast-moving severe thunderstorms. To be categorized as a … [Read more...] about Derecho turns skies green
Britannic
For Nurse Sheila Macbeth, the sixth voyage of his Majesty's Hospital Ship Britannic, on November 12, 1916, began as both a homecoming The Britannic during its stint as a hospital ship. Credit and a kind of holiday before the real work ahead. "Such a relief to find the same cabin and room-mate," wrote the unmarried, 26-year-old Scot in her diary, … [Read more...] about Britannic
Sigiriya
Sigiriya or Sinhagiri (Lion Rock Sinhala: සීගිරිය, Tamil: சிகிரியா/சிங்ககிரி, pronounced see-gi-ri-yə) is an ancient rock fortress located in the northern Matale District near the town of Dambulla in the Central Province, Sri Lanka. It is a site of historical and archaeological significance that is dominated by a massive column of granite rock approximately 180 m (590 ft) … [Read more...] about Sigiriya
Succulent smuggling: why are South Africa’s rare desert plants vanishing?
Unique species in ‘the world’s most biodiverse desert’ are at risk from a warming planet and the lucrative plant poaching trade In May 2020, 10mm of rain fell at Sendelingsdrif Rest Camp in South Africa’s most north-westerly corner. After enduring nine years of almost zero rain, Pieter van Wyk, a 32-year-old self-taught botanist who heads up the Richtersveld national park’s … [Read more...] about Succulent smuggling: why are South Africa’s rare desert plants vanishing?
Grieving dog owner sets up free tennis ball stand in honor of “goodest of good dogs”
Many of us have experienced the loss of a beloved dog. While it’s always a sad experience, there are ways to make yourself feel better, like remembering the good times you had with your pet or paying it forward to other dogs. That’s what one grieving dog dad did in memory of his late pet, setting up a heartwarming tribute that’s making many people emotional. Jason Dunne, … [Read more...] about Grieving dog owner sets up free tennis ball stand in honor of “goodest of good dogs”