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A Message In A Bottle Sent In 1985 Was Just Found And Returned To Its Author

The letter was found by a kayaker a few days after Tropical Storm Isaias swept through the southeastern coast of the U.S.

By Natasha Ishak • Sep 4, 2020

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A Message In A Bottle Sent In 1985 Was Just Found And Returned To Its Author

The letter was found by a kayaker a few days after Tropical Storm Isaias swept through the southeastern coast of the U.S.

By Natasha Ishak • September 4, 2020

The First 3D-Printed House Is About To Make Its Debut In The Czech Republic

In a world where 39 percent of all carbon emissions in the world stem from building and construction industries, this beautiful piece of architecture is not only appealing — but vital.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 13, 2020

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The First 3D-Printed House Is About To Make Its Debut In The Czech Republic

In a world where 39 percent of all carbon emissions in the world stem from building and construction industries, this beautiful piece of architecture is not only appealing — but vital.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 13, 2020

An Inside Look At V-J Day And The End Of World War 2, From The Joyous To The Ugly

Whether it was celebrations in Shanghai or riots in San Francisco, Victory Over Japan Day sent people around the world into a frenzy.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 23, 2020

An Inside Look At V-J Day And The End Of World War 2, From The Joyous To The Ugly

Whether it was celebrations in Shanghai or riots in San Francisco, Victory Over Japan Day sent people around the world into a frenzy.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 23, 2020

44 Adorable Baby Animals That Could Make Any Bad Day Better

Whether it's elephants, pandas, or kangaroos, there's actually a scientific reason why looking at cute baby animal pictures makes you feel so good.

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 7, 2020

44 Adorable Baby Animals That Could Make Any Bad Day Better

Whether it's elephants, pandas, or kangaroos, there's actually a scientific reason why looking at cute baby animal pictures makes you feel so good.

By Natasha Ishak • July 7, 2020

23 Of The Year’s Best Nature Photographs That Will Make You Marvel At The Beauty Of Our Planet

Wildlife photographers submitted their best work in the 2020 GDT Nature Photographer of the Year competition — and the results did not disappoint.

By Natasha Ishak • May 18, 2020

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23 Of The Year’s Best Nature Photographs That Will Make You Marvel At The Beauty Of Our Planet

Wildlife photographers submitted their best work in the 2020 GDT Nature Photographer of the Year competition — and the results did not disappoint.

By Natasha Ishak • May 18, 2020

173 Years Ago, Native Americans Sent $170 To Help During Potato Famine. Now The Irish Are Paying Them Back

Native Americans were in no position to help Irish potato famine victims, but they helped anyway. That 1847 favor is now being returned by Irish citizens who haven't forgotten their history.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 7, 2020

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173 Years Ago, Native Americans Sent $170 To Help During Potato Famine. Now The Irish Are Paying Them Back

Native Americans were in no position to help Irish potato famine victims, but they helped anyway. That 1847 favor is now being returned by Irish citizens who haven't forgotten their history.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 7, 2020

Discover The Topiaries Of Tulcán Cemetery, A Masterpiece Created By One Tireless Gardener

José Franco Guerrero first began planting cypress trees in 1936. Now, the cemetery features 300 larger-than-life tree sculptures.

By Erin Kelly • May 4, 2020

Discover The Topiaries Of Tulcán Cemetery, A Masterpiece Created By One Tireless Gardener

José Franco Guerrero first began planting cypress trees in 1936. Now, the cemetery features 300 larger-than-life tree sculptures.

By Erin Kelly • May 4, 2020

A Runaway Zebra Mated With A Donkey And Gave Birth To A Rare Zonkey

The zonkey is in perfect health and protected by anti-poaching laws. Nonetheless, this type of cross-breeding has consequences.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 13, 2020

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A Runaway Zebra Mated With A Donkey And Gave Birth To A Rare Zonkey

The zonkey is in perfect health and protected by anti-poaching laws. Nonetheless, this type of cross-breeding has consequences.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 13, 2020

25 Breathtaking Photos Of Borobudur, The Ancient Temple Of 500 Buddhas

Borobudur boasts more than 500 life-sized Buddha statues over a sprawling 27,000 square feet.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 11, 2020

25 Breathtaking Photos Of Borobudur, The Ancient Temple Of 500 Buddhas

Borobudur boasts more than 500 life-sized Buddha statues over a sprawling 27,000 square feet.

By Natasha Ishak • April 11, 2020

See The 2,000 Surviving Temples Of Bagan, The Ancient Capital Of The Pagan Kingdom

Built by the kings of the Pagan Empire, the existing temples of Bagan have outlasted pillaging armies and natural disasters.

By Erin Kelly • Apr 2, 2020

See The 2,000 Surviving Temples Of Bagan, The Ancient Capital Of The Pagan Kingdom

Built by the kings of the Pagan Empire, the existing temples of Bagan have outlasted pillaging armies and natural disasters.

By Erin Kelly • April 2, 2020

These 55 Photochrom Images Look Like They’re Straight Out Of A Fairy Tale

With photochrom, black-and-white photos of the late 1800s and early 1900s were finally brought to life in full color.

By Erin Kelly • Mar 23, 2020

These 55 Photochrom Images Look Like They’re Straight Out Of A Fairy Tale

With photochrom, black-and-white photos of the late 1800s and early 1900s were finally brought to life in full color.

By Erin Kelly • March 23, 2020

Discover Otagi Nenbutsu-Ji, The Buddhist Temple ‘Guarded’ By 1,200 Whimsical Statues

Otagi Nenbutsu-Ji is a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan that features over 1,200 stone figures representing Rakan, or disciples of the founder of Buddhism.

By Erin Kelly • Mar 9, 2020

Discover Otagi Nenbutsu-Ji, The Buddhist Temple ‘Guarded’ By 1,200 Whimsical Statues

Otagi Nenbutsu-Ji is a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan that features over 1,200 stone figures representing Rakan, or disciples of the founder of Buddhism.

By Erin Kelly • March 9, 2020