A woodcutter who built his own hobbit house has revealed he’s never watched Lord of the Rings but nevertheless lives in it almost off-grid despite being nearly 90. Great-grandad Stuart Grant, 89, has split his time between the United Kingdom and Australia since 1959. In 1984, he moved into a 200-year-old cottage that he bought as a…
90-Year-Old Creative Woodcutter Built His Own Hobbit House and Has Been Living in It Off-Grid
PHOTOS: Everyone Thinks This Enormous 24.3lb Cat Is a Lion, and He’s Still Growing
A British family’s pet cat is so huge people often mistake him for a lion, and he’s still growing. Murphy the Maine Coon weighs 24.3 pounds (11 kg) and measures a whopping 3.41 feet (104 cm) from nose to tail, a whisker away from a world record. And because Murphy is only 12 months old,…
‘Awe-Inspiring Sights’: Aurora Spotter Captures Ultra-Rare Orange and Pink Northern Lights in Norway
Not once, but twice this season, Norwegian skywatchers have been delighted by a super rare showing of the aurora borealis displaying unusual pink and purple hues, fading into an even rarer orange. Stunning photos depict the northern lights in a whole new visual dimension. Estonia-born photographer Markus Varik, 37, has trekked widely for his photos since 2009…
Connecticut Family Shocked to Find a Bear Under Their Backyard Deck but Decide Not to Bother Him
Alerted by their dog, a Connecticut family was shocked to discover a huge black bear under the deck in their backyard. But instead of disturbing the bear, they let him stay. They named him “Marty,” and even set up his own social media page. Vincent Dashukewich runs a laser engraving business with his father in…
Couple Quit Corporate Jobs to Save Wife’s Family Ranch on the Ropes—Succeed Making It Profitable Again
Old-fashioned family cattle farms—like the dying embers of a campfire—are on the brink of being snuffed out into ashes in the United States. But it might not be too late to save them. So says Avery Claire, 30, who grew up on one before moving to Jersey island, off the coast of France, where she…
VIDEO: Mare Who Lost Baby ‘Adopts’ Gypsy Colt Rejected by Mom—Listen to Her Adorable Reaction
What started as a tragic story Down Under ended happily when a dressage-caliber female horse “adopted” a newborn colt abandoned by its own mom. In Victoria, Australia, last November, a gorgeous Dutch warmblood named Jazzabelle (or Jazzy) bore a stillborn calf to Melbourne-based breeder Sarah Brayshaw, who was subsequently crestfallen by the ill-fated birth. Brayshaw…
VIDEO: Baby Camel Jumps for Joy Seeing Snow for the First Time, Runs to Call His Goat Friends
Albert the baby camel is only six months old and gets excited by all sorts of things. But his first sight of snow had him jumping for joy. The gorgeous moment when he emerged from his barn at a California ranch to wintery surroundings was captured on video which quickly went viral, delighting viewers around the…
Fairytale Castle Built by American Hotelier for His Wife Was Abandoned for 73 Years in Heartbreak
January 22, 2023
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The story of a stunning castle, lovingly built in 1900 by an American hotelier for his wife, ended in heartbreak when the wife died suddenly at 31. The project was abandoned, and the castle stood empty for seven decades. Boldt Castle is the jewel in the crown of Heart Island, a five-acre private island among the…
Stunning Red Dress Made by 370 Artisans in 50 Countries Over 13 Years Tells Women’s Stories
Over 13 years, an intricate project conceived by a British artist has come together with help from 370 artisans in 50 different countries around the world. The project, The Red Dress, is a stunning floor-length gown constructed out of 84 pieces of burgundy silk dupion, honoring women’s stories across cultures and celebrating the power of…
The Metallic Blue and Yellow Olive-backed Sunbird Has a Secret Feature Tucked Beneath Its Wings
The male olive-backed sunbird of southeast Asia and Australia is a small beauty with a colorful feature tucked beneath its wings. His metallic blue and yellow plumage is augmented by a sudden burst of apricot when it comes time to find a mate. Meanwhile, the female olive-backed sunbird is less colorful than her male counterpart, who…
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