An unusual-looking cat running wild on Missouri farmland was humanely trapped by a farmer who discovered, with the help of a wildlife refuge, that this was no local species but an African serval. The cat had survived for months, despite the cold weather, but now has a safe place to call home. Tanya Smith, president…
‘Crazy-Looking Cat’ Live-Trapped by Missouri Farmer Turns Out to Be a Wild African Serval
50 Tips for Cultivating Gentlemanly Manners and Conduct From an 1800s Handbook on Etiquette
The following is an excerpt from “The Gentlemen’s Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness” by Cecil B. Hartley, published by Locke & Bubier in 1875. [FIFTY] HINTS FOR GENTLEMANLY DEPORTMENT. ALWAYS avoid any rude or boisterous action, especially when in the presence of ladies. It is not necessary to be stiff, indolent, or sullenly…
PHOTOS: The Jaw-Dropping Rainbow Mountain in Peru Is a Sight to Behold
This rainbow-striped mountain in Peru may resemble an abstract painting but is, in fact, an entirely natural phenomenon, drawing visitors from far and wide committed to finding out if the candy-colored rumors are true. Vinicunca, otherwise known as Rainbow Mountain or Montaña de Siete Colores (Mountain of Seven Colors), is part of the South American…
‘He’s Always Right There’: Dog Protects Toddler From Any Danger by Putting Himself in Front of Her
A sweet and caring dog has made it his life’s mission to protect his human toddler sister by always jumping ahead of her when she climbs up or down stairs, or ventures outdoors. His owners say that the pup’s bond with their daughter is “so special.” Haley, 25, lives with her husband, 28-year-old pipe fitter…
Photographer Snaps Photos of Thousands of Birds Flying in a Formation Resembling Giant Bird
A UK wildlife photographer has captured a flock of birds—which seem to fly in a formation resembling a bird. Robin Morrison was amazed to see the murmuration of dunlin, a small wader bird, when he visited the River Parrett in Somerset on Tuesday, Jan 24. “It was great to see these shapes in a large flock of dunlin,”…
5 Renaissance Architecture Wonders That Merged Christian With Classical and Reshaped Our World
February 4, 2023
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The artists of the dark ages were neither blind nor indifferent to the perfection and transcendent beauty of classical ancient Rome that lay half-buried strewn in their midst. Medieval artists didn’t know they were “medieval” relative to those ruins, yet the humanists who subsequently began fostering a classical revival knew full well they were different….
PHOTOS: 10 Tallest and Most Powerful Horse Breeds on the Planet
In the 21st-century draft horses seem to stand as a nostalgic symbol of times gone by, but it’s easy to forget these gentle giants once played crucial roles throughout warfare and agriculture. When larger farms began to emerge in the United States during the 19th century, there was a need for stronger, more powerful working…
Transparent Pods Hanging From a 1200-Foot Mountain Offer Incredible Views but They Aren’t for the Fainthearted
For those looking for an adventurous mountain experience, the world’s first-ever hanging lodge in Peru might just be the one. These vertical hanging modules, situated at the top of a 1,200-foot (approx. 366 meters) mountain, are surely not for the fainthearted. Located over the majestic Sacred Valley, the Skylodge Adventure Suites are a cluster of…
How to Make a Party Pleasant: Party Etiquette for the Gentleman From an 1800s Handbook on Manners
The following is an excerpt from “The Gentlemen’s Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness” by Cecil B. Hartley, published by Locke & Bubier in 1875. PARTIES. Now, there are many different kinds of parties. There are the evening party, the matinée, the reading, dancing, and singing parties, the picnic, the boating, and the riding…
2 Rare Pallas’s Cats Found Somehow Living on Mount Everest—And Their ‘Grumpy’ Look Is Still Adorable
Two rare wild cats have been discovered in one of the world’s most remote environments: Mount Everest. Perhaps they just wanted to get as far away as possible from everyone, for a pair of Pallas’s cats—the original “Grumpy Cat”—have been found living in Nepal’s Sagarmatha National Park, in the Everest region. As reported in the…
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