Forget Online Dating: Writing Letters to This Ancient Tree in Germany is Fabled to Help People Find Their Valentine
This ancient oak tree in northern Germany has a history of connecting people with their one true love—and it could work for you too.
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Bikers Worldwide Dress Dapper for the Distinguished Gentlemen's Ride and Raise Millions to Prevent Suicide
123,000 motorcyclists worldwide donned their finest suits to ride classic bikes and raise money for men's health in the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride.
Designer's Air Purifier Converts Smog Into Jewelry As it Cleans
A Dutch artist has built the world's largest portable air purifier that turns smog into jewelry while giving people a breath of fresh air.
Afghanistan Finds 1.8 Billion Barrel Oilfield
Afghanistan said on Sunday it had discovered an oilfield with an estimated 1.8 billion barrels in the north of the war-ravaged country, after a survey conducted by Afghan and international geologists.
Fed Up by Complex Waste Rules, Couple Built Their Own Free 'Recycling Center' in Their Driveway
Since the couple built their little DIY recycling station last month, they have saved almost 2,000 pounds of waste from ending up in a landfill.
Startup in Uganda Recycles Plastic Bottles into PPE Face Shields For Hospitals
As Uganda experiences a lack of PPE in hospitals, two entrepreneurs at Takataka Plastics began making face shields out of recycled plastic.
Lithuania Allows Restaurant Seating to Expand Into Streets and Plazas to Safely Reopen its Vibrant Old Town Cafes
In Lithuania's capital of Vilnius, many of the plazas and streets are being turned into outdoor seating to help restaurants stay open during COVID-19.
217 Skydivers Jump From Plane To Form Incredible Human Chain Midair And Break World Record
It must have been quite a sight to see from the ground.
A Decade After Asian Tsunami, New Forests Protect the Coast
The tsunami that struck Indonesia in 2004 obliterated vast areas of Aceh province. But villagers there are using an innovative microcredit scheme to restore mangrove forests and other coastal ecosystems that will serve as a natural barrier against future killer waves and storms.
New Hospital in Haiti is Fully Powered by 1,800 Solar Panels
Stretched across the rooftop of a new teaching hospital 30 miles north of Port-au-Prince, a vast array of 1,800 solar panels conquers the problem of an intermittent power grid. The University Hospital produces more than 100 percent of its required energy every day, an impressive feat for a building in the middle of Haiti.
The First State in the U.S. Approves Human Composting; Local 'Green Reaper' Has Your Guide to Eco-Friendly Burials
The United States is slowly progressing towards more eco-friendly mortuary practices - and Elizabeth Fournier has a guide for how we can join the movement.
As Weather Gets Warmer, Here Are 6 Tips to Save Water on Your Lawn and Gardens
After 2019 was the hottest summer on record, keeping your lawn green and saving water resources can be as easy as following these 6 tips.
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