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Japan reportedly will dump Fukushima’s contaminated water into sea

It has been almost 10 years since the Fukushima nuclear disaster, and now the Japanese government must make a decision: What to do with Fukushima’s contaminated water? Officials are saying they will most likely be dumping it into the ocean. (1) Fukushima’s Contaminated Water to be Dumped Into the Ocean Since the earthquake and ensuing […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

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Two-headed mutant shark is discovered by fishermen

Thought two-headed sharks are made-up creatures from sci-fi films? Think again. A fisherman pulled a baby mutant shark out of the water off the coast of Western India, and it’s not the first of its kind. Mutant Shark Found in India Nitin Patel, a fisherman in Maharashtra, India, had a shock when he hauled in […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

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Artist Creates Giant Wood Sculptures and Hides Them in Copenhagen Forests

In the forests and natural areas around Copenhagen in Denmark, there are more than just trees, streams, and wildlife. Here you will find giant wood sculptures “hidden” in different parts of the landscape that make for a magical hike through the wilderness. (1) Copenhagen’s Giant Wood Sculptures Danish artist Thomas Dambo wanted to inspire people […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

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When Wasps Are Given Colored Paper, They Build Rainbow Nests

Wasps are known for being aggressive, but did you know they are also quite artistic? A student in Italy did an experiment with wasps and colored paper, which resulted in the insects building rainbow nests. This is how they do it. Wasps Build Rainbow Nests Italian biological science student Mattia Menchetti performed an experiment with […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

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What is the Mysterious ‘Global Hum’?

The mysterious “global hum” has baffled scientists for years. Approximately four percent of people hear this consistent, low-pitched noise, but experts have struggled to determine the source.  Simon Payne of Cambridgeshire in the UK is one of the unlucky ones who can hear the hum. “I have been desperate to get away from it, so […]

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

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Try not to jiggle while watching these amazing bladeless wind turbines

For years, the symbol of wind power technology has been the wind turbine. While traditional turbines got us moving in the right direction, they are far from perfect. These bladeless wind turbines are changing how we think about collecting wind energy. Power From Bladeless Wind Turbines In 2015, Spanish company Vortex Bladeless came out with […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

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Farmer Plants Field of Sunflowers to Make You Smile

The world has had a troubled year so far between the pandemic, locusts, and fires — life feels bleak, and we’re only in October. Still, there are many things to smile about. Like freshly brewed coffee, music that vibes exactly with your mood, warm towels from the dryer, or the eagerly-awaited season of your favorite […]

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Founder of The Creative Palate

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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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Bee Populations Are Increasing In Many States–With Maine Seeing 70% Rise In 2 Years

Honey bees are one of the most important agricultural commodities in the United States and around the world. They are essential for pollinating flowers, fruits, and vegetables, and support approximately twenty billion dollars worth of crop production in the US every year. Worldwide, that number is 170 billion [1]. Over the last fifteen years, however, […]

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team

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Incredibly rare albino camel is captured on camera at nature reserve

Albino animals stand out from the pack because their partial or complete loss of pigmentation makes them much lighter in color compared to the other members of their species. Although they are very rare, they have been spotted in the wild around the world. Over the years, there have been sightings of albino turtles, seals, and […]

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

The Hearty Soul Team