Well I have so many buttons, was wondering what to do with them. Christmas is coming, and many people are flooded with tons of work to do. We’ve got you covered with a curated list of quick and simple last-minute Christmas crafts that you can easily try out in the comfort of your own home! Here’s a Continue reading “Christmas Tags Made With Buttons” »
A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of South Carolina suggests that tandem cycling, specifically on a bicycle built for two, could be a beneficial intervention for individuals with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers. The study involved 18 participants, consisting of nine individuals with Parkinson’s and their respective care partners, engaging in a tandem cycling program over a two-month period. The participants utilized Continue reading “‘A Bicycle Built for Two’ Might Improve Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease – Study Suggests” »
If you are going to take a person from the most urban city of the planet and move him or her into the countryside, not even the wild, there’s more than 50% chance they will have difficulties adapting to the new environment. Modern lifestyle has turned people into highly-dependent beings; whether it’s dependency towards the car, towards the supermarkets, towards technology, you name it – it’s there in the majority of inhabitants of a city. Continue reading “10 Survival Skills Your Great-Grandparents Knew (That Most Of Us Have Forgotten)” »
As response to Hurricane Helene continues and recovery intensifies, countless local donation drives have been organized to provide donations to Western North Carolina residents in need. Continue reading “Best Ways to Donate in the Wake of Hurricane Helene” »
Unusual handmade decor for your car. You can use this wool figurine as an air freshener (for this, just drop a few drops of aroma oil or spritz your favorite perfume on the item). Wonderful gift for your friends who love chickens! This is available in the link below…. Continue reading “Chicken air vent clip” »
Dogs are said to be a man’s best friend, and according to new research, this might just be right. A new study has shown that dogs can feel if a person is untrustworthy, with bad intentions and they won’t act all cuddly around them. It is already a known fact that dogs are very intelligent and can learn lots of commands and communicate with their owners, Continue reading “Science Confirms that Dogs can Recognize a Bad Person” »
Global Climate Change: The Earth Has Shifted, Say Inuit Elders. A new warning has come to NASA from the Inuits. They are warning that the change in climate is not due to global warming but rather, because of the Earth shifting a bit. The Inuits are local people that live in the Arctic regions of Canada, the United States and Continue reading “Inuit Elders Are Warning the World and NASA that “Earth has Shifted”” »
Drone footage from North Carolina has shown severe flooding and damaged roads in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Continue reading “Drone footage of floods and torn-up roads in North Carolina” »
A recent incident at Carlsbad Caverns National Park underscores the delicate balance of cave ecosystems and the unforeseen consequences human actions can have. In early September 2024, a visitor inadvertently dropped an unfinished bag of Cheetos in North America’s largest cave, known as “The Big Room.” What may have seemed like a harmless mistake led to a “world-changing” event within the cave’s ecosystem, according to the park’s staff. The cheesy snack, softened by the cave’s humid conditions, became a source of nutrients for various cave organisms, from microbial life to insects and fungi. This created a new food web, allowing molds to spread, die, and emit unpleasant odors. Carlsbad Caverns, which only permits water inside its caverns, warned on social media that such actions disrupt the fragile interconnectedness of cave ecosystems, comparing the ripple effect to the unseen impact of small acts in daily life.
The park used this incident to remind the public about the importance of Leave No Trace (LNT) principles, particularly the third principle: “Dispose of Waste Properly.” Developed in the 1980s and widely adopted by land management agencies in the 1990s, LNT emphasizes minimizing human impact on natural environments. The Cheetos incident illustrates the importance of these principles, as even seemingly minor infractions can have long-lasting, unintended effects on sensitive environments like Carlsbad Caverns. The park’s ongoing efforts to educate visitors serve as a crucial reminder that preserving nature requires everyone to be mindful and responsible.
