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Take a look inside a $3 million doomsday condo that can sustain 75 people for 5 years

Doomsday scenarios have come up a lot of times in these past months, as humankind is facing the first even pandemic of contemporary times.
It is only normal that many people have started planning in case there will be new threats facing our existence on Earth and some went as far as even building bunkers. Continue reading “Take a look inside a $3 million doomsday condo that can sustain 75 people for 5 years” »

Giraffes Left Stranded by Flooding in Kenya Are Dramatically Rescued by a Special Barge

A giraffe on a boat is a strange sight, but because of recent events in Kenya, a rescue mission had no other choice than making a powerful intervention.
Conservationists in Kenya headed to Lake Baringo where severe rains raised water levels dramatically endangering the local species. They found several Nubian giraffes stranded on a tiny island, that once used to be their home and a peninsula, surrounded by crocodiles and short on food. Continue reading “Giraffes Left Stranded by Flooding in Kenya Are Dramatically Rescued by a Special Barge” »

Climate Change Brings Prehistoric Plant From 60 Million Years Ago Back to Life

The Cycad is an ancient plant that hasn’t grown in the United Kingdom for a long time, and it originated in Japan 60 million years ago. But because of climate change, the Cycads have gone extinct in the UK, until now when botanists have managed to grow them outdoors.

Ventnor Botanic Gardens is located in the Isle of Wight and they managed to produce a male cone of Cycads way Continue reading “Climate Change Brings Prehistoric Plant From 60 Million Years Ago Back to Life” »

This Barn Home Is Like Nothing You’ve Seen Before

The Barn home at The Last Ranch is a very impressive log cabin, thanks to its size and interior. The construction of the Barn started in 2010 and the outcome is an amazing wooden barn that can serve perfectly as space for celebrating birthdays and events with family and friends.
What makes the Barn so special are all the details that were used in the design, such as the entry doors from Portland Millworks and the Brazilian hardwood used in finishing the horse stalls. The piece de resistance is the custom-made Continue reading “This Barn Home Is Like Nothing You’ve Seen Before” »

Quaint Historic Log Cabin Overlooking The James River

An important aspect of a log cabin is its location and surroundings. The most perfect log cabins will blend beautifully with the surroundings and are usually in the middle of nature.
This adorable log cabin is called The Squirrels Nest and is located near the James River in Buchanan, Virginia. The house was built to be used as a vacation home and it can be rented for a maximum of 6 people. Continue reading “Quaint Historic Log Cabin Overlooking The James River” »

These Crocheted Sanderson Sisters from Hocus Pocus are Adorable

Step by step instructions on what you need and how to make these adorable crochet Winifred, Sarah, and Mary Sanderson sisters from the hit movie Hocus Pocus! Continue reading “These Crocheted Sanderson Sisters from Hocus Pocus are Adorable” »

Keep a Jasmine Plant in Your Room to Reduce Stress and Anxiety

Stress is one of the negative constants in our modern lives and everyone is looking for efficient ways to reduce it. Long-term exposure to stress can cause sleepless nights, anxiety and even disease so it should be gradually reduced and, in the end, eliminated from everyday lives.

One of the easiest ways to deal with stress is to introduce plants in your home, and studies have found that a jasmine plant can do miracles. Jasmine is known for its amazing fragrance and beautiful flowers, but it seems to be more to it than just the looks. Continue reading “Keep a Jasmine Plant in Your Room to Reduce Stress and Anxiety” »

Spectacularly Detailed Dioramas Hidden Inside Vintage Ring Boxes

Talwst is a Toronto-based artist who created the most beautiful dioramas that tell a story. Placed inside tiny antique ring-boxes and created with great attention to detail, Talwst’s dioramas are truly one of a kind.

The first creation came to life after he received an old ring box as a gift from someone in Paris, who challenged him to get creative. He created a scene with a woman in a vintage swimsuit, and this was the first piece of his series. Continue reading “Spectacularly Detailed Dioramas Hidden Inside Vintage Ring Boxes” »

Used Shipping Container Turned Into a Unique Tiny Rustic Home

Container homes are a great choice for someone who wants to keep his investments low, and still own a customizable home. These types of homes have a more modern feel since they are a contemporary take on tiny houses, but you can always give them a rustic vibe if that is what you like. Continue reading “Used Shipping Container Turned Into a Unique Tiny Rustic Home” »


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