Animal Instincts & Pearls of Wisdom

Animals never fail to amaze me, and I am sure that many other people feel the same way. Yang Yun, a 26-year-old Chinese freediver, was participating in an apnea diving competition in Harbin, northeastern China. She dove to the bottom of a polar pool surrounded by beluga whales. As she attempted to... Sign in to see full entry.

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A Sweet Little "Cat Burglar" Gets Caught Red-Handed After Her Owner Puts Up the Funniest Sign for Neighbors. Meet Esme, the black-furred, yellow-eyed feline from Beaverton, Oregon, who is truly living up to the nickname "cat burglar!" Her owner, Kate Felmet, had a HUGE problem. Esme could not stop... Sign in to see full entry.

“Third Man Syndrome,” has been reported by people in extreme survival situations, such as polar expeditions and mountaineering. Witnesses describe a vivid sense that another being accompanies them, often just out of sight, offering guidance or reassurance. Historical examples include explorers like... Sign in to see full entry.

When I think of beautiful words, a few come to mind: euphoria, tranquility, and opalescence, the latter being a unique gem, which is also the October birthstone. It can pick up all colors of the spectrum depending on the light. But the most beautiful word that comes to mind is serendipity, which... Sign in to see full entry.

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I have always enjoyed walking trails. You never know what wildflowers or wildlife you will come across. Autumn is my favorite time to trek through the trails. Sign in to see full entry.

In truth, some people can't handle the truth, and that famous Jack Nicholson movie line will more than likely go down in history due to that fact. Sometimes a movie quote becomes more famous than the actor who said it, and even though Jack Nicholson is recognized worldwide, his courtroom meltdown in... Sign in to see full entry.

The last time I prepared a pumpkin roll, my culinary efforts were gobbled up within a few minutes, with only a few pieces of the treat left over, which, if memory serves me correctly, was demolished by the day's end. Since the kids are grown and it is only John and me, the delectable pumpkin delight... Sign in to see full entry.

More and more UFOs have been discovered in historical paintings. One example is seen in the early 18th century of John baptizing Jesus. The painting below is by Flemish painter Aert De Gelder, and depicts what appears to be a flying saucer in the sky, beaming light down towards Jesus and John. Some... Sign in to see full entry.