Planet

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Smart vultures never, ever cross the Spain-Portugal border. Why?

As humans, we care very much about the imaginary borders we’ve created between countries. Animals, of course, do not. Their movement patterns and ways of life are not dictated by international politics, but rather instincts, weather, and food availability. Vultures, however, appear to be avoiding one particular border: Portugal.  These scavenger birds are clearly not […]

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

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The Incredible Ruins of 11 Abandoned Islands

Abandoned places are creepy – houses, buildings, theme parks – all could be the setting of a horror film. What’s potentially even creepier, however, are abandoned islands. As eerie as they are, however, these ruins of twelve deserted islands have some pretty interesting backstories. The Ruins of 12 Abandoned Islands These islands all have long […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

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Alligator Spotted With Missing Top Jaw Has People Confused

A unique alligator was found in Sanford Florida. Eustacia Kanter took a picture of it while visiting Wilson’s Landing Park, and Katrina Shadix posted it to Facebook, asking, “Is anyone in the area that can HELP this poor alligator?” The reptile was missing its entire upper jaw and snout. Without its full set of jaws […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate

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Great White Sharks Can Never Be Held in Aquariums For This Reason

Even people unfamiliar with marine biology have heard of the great white shark. The species has supported many boat tour companies that allow fans of Jaws and Shark Week to see these beasts in the wild. However, boats and shark cages are the only way to admire a great white up close. People may fear […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate

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Study: Living in Nature Protects Against Mental Illness While Living in the City Can Increase Risk

More than half the global population lives in cities, and for good reason [1]. With their large, dense populations, cities are full of opportunities. Millions of people move to metropolitan areas every year in search of better job opportunities, in hopes of meeting more people, or simply being “a part of the action”. There are […]

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

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Tourists Take Photos With One of ‘Most Radioactive Items’ Inside Chernobyl Exclusion Zone

Tourists visiting the Chernobyl exclusion zone have recently made headlines by posing with one of the most radioactive items still present: a large claw from a digger used in the aftermath of the 1986 disaster. Despite the risks, these tourists ventured close to this dangerous relic, highlighting the ongoing fascination and hazards associated with the […]

Sean Cate

Sean Cate

Freelance Writer

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When and How to See Strawberry Moon This Week

A stunning Strawberry Moon is set to glow a golden hue when it fills the night sky on Friday. Marking the first full moon of the summer season. The celestial event, named for the strawberry season with berries ripe for the picking around this time in the United States, promises a visual spectacle for skywatchers. […]

Chantel Brink

Chantel Brink

Freelance Writer

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The Moon is Drifting Away from Earth and It’s Actually Having an Impact on Time

Our space neighbor the Moon is drifting away from us at about 1.5 inches (3.8 centimeters) per year. This gradual slippage is significant, has been meticulously measured and studied, and has substantial implications for life on Earth. Although it may not affect us immediately, the Moon’s departure brings noteworthy changes to our planet’s environment and […]

Sean Cate

Sean Cate

Freelance Writer

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‘Hidden’ Structures Discovered on Far Side of the Moon

The Moon has been a source of wonder and mystery for centuries. Even with numerous missions and extensive research, many of its secrets remain hidden beneath its surface. Recent discoveries by China’s Chang’e-4 mission have shed light on previously hidden structures on the far side of the Moon, revealing billions of years of geological history […]

Sean Cate

Sean Cate

Freelance Writer

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Tallest Skyscraper in US to be Built in Oklahoma and Has Been Approved for ‘Unlimited’ Height

Oklahoma City is set to become home to the tallest skyscraper in the United States, with plans for the Legends Tower to reach an unprecedented height of 1,907 feet. The city council recently approved a zoning change that removes height restrictions, allowing the project to move forward without limitations. This ambitious development by Matteson Capital […]

Sean Cate

Sean Cate

Freelance Writer

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Oozing Jet Black Eggs Retrieved from Deep Ocean Containing Mysterious Creatures

The ocean’s ridiculous depths are an entirely new realm of mystery and wonder, largely unexplored and teeming with secrets waiting to be uncovered. Recently, researchers in Japan have made a new discovery in the Kuril-Kamchatka Trench: jet-black egg capsules full of mysterious flatworm embryos. Let’s look at the details of this extraordinary find, its implications […]

Sean Cate

Sean Cate

Freelance Writer