Humans aren’t the only social animals in the world: one has to simply look at dogs and their uncanny ability to bond with anything from cats to deer and even lions. But being sociable doesn’t just make you the life of the party, be it in the human or animal kingdom — it may also […]
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Thirty, furry, and thriving, a Portuguese pooch named Bobi is officially recognized as the oldest dog ever recorded. Per a press release from Guinness World Records, it was confirmed that Bobi is 30 years and 266 days old as of February 1, which makes him both the oldest dog alive today and, possibly, in history.
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While parking garages for automobiles are a common sight around the world, Amsterdam’s new state-of-the-art garages for bicycles may be a game-changer for cyclists. Not only are they located underground and underwater, but they are also housed nearby the bustling Amsterdam Central Station. The train station sees 200,000 travelers every day, The Verge reports, with
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Many artists have struggled under the shadow of obscurity, waiting years for their talent to be recognized. Lore around Vincent Van Gogh, for example, suggests he sold only one piece in his lifetime. Such is not the case for 11-year-old Andres Valencia. Not only have his paintings earned him admiration in the art world, they
The Wildlife Photographer of the Year’s People’s Choice Award winner was announced on Thursday: The honor went to German photographer Sascha Fonseca for his gorgeous sunset shot of a snow leopard — an elusive species known as “the ghost of the mountains.” A staggering 60,466 people voted on 25 photos this year, taken by photographers
Louise Kobs has taken dedication to her community to a whole new level — and proven that age is only a number. The 91-year-old New York crossing guard, who joined the Nassau County Police Department in the role in November 1981, has only recently retired from her position after 41 years. “If I can get
If the Super Bowl is the biggest game in professional football, the Puppy Bowl is the biggest game in canine athletics. The annual competition returns for its 19th year on Super Bowl Sunday (February 12), when “Team Ruff” and “Team Fluff” will adorably battle it out for the highly coveted “Lombarky” trophy. (Yes, that’s a
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You may have heard of the bystander effect, the psychological theory that some people are less likely to step in to confront a bully when there are others around. According to a November study published in the journal Animal Cognition, domestic pigs have their own set of conflict resolution behaviors that also involve bystanders. Researchers
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For the billions of people who live in the Northern Hemisphere, the winter months usher in frigid weather: from heavy rains to blustery blizzards. While these cold, outdoor temperatures can make for a cozy setting of sitting fireside at home and drinking hot tea, the repetition of weeks spent indoors can feel monotonous. In the
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Late Brazilian soccer star Pelé, dubbed “The King” for his legendary performances on the pitch, won his first World Cup in 1958 at age 17. He went on to take home two more and earn a Guinness World Record for the most career goals before retiring from the sport (referred to as football in many
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