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In a world filled with diverse and intriguing plants, bamboo stands out as a symbol of strength, versatility, and sustainability. While many may associate bamboo primarily with its utility in construction and textiles, its significance extends far beyond these traditional uses. This is the multifaceted world of bamboo, from its rich history and cultural symbolism...

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

Health & Wellness Journalist

Nature is full of vibrant colors. Trees alone boast a wide spectrum of shades, from pink cherry blossoms to deep green pines to yellow maple leaves. However, some trees have white bark — not naturally like birch trees — because of human-done paint jobs. This isn’t a trend to make the trees look cool; after...

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Food Journalist

The financial journeys of U.S. presidents reveal fascinating shifts in wealth, influenced by their time in office, post-presidency ventures, and personal circumstances. From humble beginnings to inherited fortunes, here’s an in-depth look at how the net worth of 12 notable U.S. presidents changed before and after their presidencies. 1. George Washington George Washington’s wealth was...

Sean Cate

Sean Cate

Wellness Journalist

In the depths of Aztec history, amidst the rituals of human sacrifice and the worship of gods, a chilling sound emerged—the Aztec death whistle. Often described as the most terrifying sound in the world, these eerie instruments have intrigued historians, musicians, and anthropologists for years. Now, modern science, with the help of 3D printing, is...

Sean Cate

Sean Cate

Wellness Journalist

A suspected mass methanol poisoning in Vang Vieng, a popular tourist town in Laos, has claimed the lives of six foreign tourists. The casualties include 28-year-old British national Simone White, 19-year-old Australian friends Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles, an unnamed American man, and two Danish women. Now identified as Anne-Sofie Orkild Coyman, 20, and Freja...

Chantel Brink

Chantel Brink

Family & Lifestyle Journalist