In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. The reason: The country applies the “Housing First” concept. Those affected by homelessness receive a small apartment and counselling – without any preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected thus make their way back into a stable life. And: All this is cheaper than accepting homelessness. Finland is the only … [Read more...] about Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need
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Incredible location for a lighthouse perched on a rock in Iceland’s wild surf
The lighthouse is surrounded by open water and is precariously perched on a cliff. Morgunblaðið/Árni Sæberg A photograph taken by Morgunblaðið photographer Árni Sæberg of the Þrídrangaviti lighthouse in 2009 has now become viral thanks to Justin Bieber of all people. Árni Sæberg is photographer for our sister publication Morgunblaðið (and also takes photos for us at … [Read more...] about Incredible location for a lighthouse perched on a rock in Iceland’s wild surf
This Is the Only City in the World to be Surrounded by Completely Intact Roman Walls
Built almost 2000 years ago, they surround the entire old town. Lugo is a city in the Autonomous Region of Galicia in northwestern Spain. It is the only city in the world to be surrounded by completely intact Roman walls, which reach a height of 10 to 15 meters (33 to 49 feet) along a 2,117-meter (6,946 ft) circuit ringed with 85 external towers. Visitors visitors can … [Read more...] about This Is the Only City in the World to be Surrounded by Completely Intact Roman Walls
Dog Walking By Man On Bench Suddenly Realizes She Knows Him
Dogs are known as man’s best friends for a reason and that is because they are such sociable animals that never forget a friendly face no matter how much time has passed by. The adorable poodle in our story named Rave is no different. She never forgets to greet a friend, even one she has not met for many months. Some time back, this poodle’s human owner, Kim Carino decided … [Read more...] about Dog Walking By Man On Bench Suddenly Realizes She Knows Him
Fantastic ‘Virgin’ Pool Never Seen by Humans Found Deep in New Mexico Cave
In New Mexico’s Carlsbad Caverns National Park, 700 feet below the surface, is a miraculous pool that has only recently been discovered. The world’s largest and most well-known cave, Lechuguilla Cave in New Mexico, is where the seemingly “virgin” cave pool was discovered. However, this strange discovery was made 213 meters below the cave’s entrance, which also happens to … [Read more...] about Fantastic ‘Virgin’ Pool Never Seen by Humans Found Deep in New Mexico Cave