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What Is an Eco-home and Why Does Everyone Suddenly Want One?
A 2021 survey carried out by Leaders Romans Group (LRG) revealed that 70% of respondents across the UK would like their property to be more eco-friendly.
By Admin K 3 years ago in Earth
Rock, Paper, Scissors: Nature's Playful Strategy.. Top Story - November 2022.
Almost everybody learns the two-player “Rock, Paper, Scissors” game quite early on in life - but beyond being just a bit of fun, or perhaps a means to determine whose turn it is to take the trash out - were you aware that this simple game also embodies a strategy that plays an important role in the evolution of life and the maintenance of biodiversity?
By Gordon Webster3 years ago in Earth
The Story Behind ‘Green Boots’, Mount Everest’s Most Famous Dead Body.
The human body was not built to withstand the conditions encountered on Mount Everest. Besides the possibility of dying from freezing or lack of oxygen, the rapid change in altitude might provoke heart attacks, strokes, or brain swelling.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Earth
What I Miss Most about Qatar
What I Miss Most about Qatar In the early 80s, I spent almost as much time in Qatar as I spent at home in Virginia.
By Jerry Nelson3 years ago in Earth
How to Get Rid of the Packing Materials and Keep the Environment Clean
After the moving and unpacking is over, life usually goes back to its normal rhythm. Is not an easy thing to do, but still is the sweetest part of the moving. People are discovering new special places at the new location, children are finding new friends, who are helping them to get used to the new school and situation, parents are gladly watching the fruits of their efforts and the new house turning into home.
By Sid Mark3 years ago in Earth
‘Yes!’ to a Green Removal
If you are a follower of the ‘green living’ concept there’s no reason not to stick to it while moving. After all, the environment has to be constantly taken care of instead of just randomly choosing what appeals to you in the cause of protecting it from harms. Isn’t that true? When moving, you’re not the only one who’s troubled; the Earth as a whole suffers from the decisions humans make, as well. This negative impact can be and has to be minimized, if not stopped, somehow. Giving your contributions when relocating is the least you can do. Read on to get familiar with the non-environmentally-polluting methods and the solutions that can be applied. And as removals are done relatively frequently, this will be a great chance for people who are about to move and are interested in green living to nicely combine these two activities. The suggestions might look as something small, but they will still serve as a good guidance and can perfectly come into use.
By Sid Mark3 years ago in Earth
The Largest Known Stone Phallus was Discovered in Spain
While excavating the El Higuerón archaeological site in Córdoba, Spain, archaeologists made a startling discovery. There, carved into the building's foundation, was the largest Roman phallus ever discovered.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Earth
CROWN SHYNESS: A Process of Physical Distancing Among Plants
For the last few years the term physical distance or social distancing has gained considerable usage, thanks to the pandemic! It is advised to stay at least 6 feet (roughly about 2 arms' length) away from other persons both in indoor and outdoor spaces to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. You will be amazed to know that the plant world has been following the norms for ages!
By Jayveer Vala3 years ago in Earth
Biological Weathering
Did you ever wonder where the soil beneath your feet comes from? The answer is rocks. Rocks become disintegrated and broken into smaller particles by a process called weathering. The elements from the weathered rocks provide nutrients for plants and animals. Biological weathering may take place either by physical or by chemicals means.
By Jayveer Vala3 years ago in Earth
TIGERS: Myths and Facts
Most people are frightened of tigers. In literature too tigers are depicted as a powerful and dreadful beast. Common misconception is that it is very dangerous and it attacks humans. Misinformation and lack of knowledge about tigers is common resulting in this fright.
By Jayveer Vala3 years ago in Earth
The Dead and Homeless: Engines of Profit
To a certain subset of our population, the fact that nearly 90,000 rent-stabilized apartments in New York City are deliberately being left vacant while the number of people sleeping in the street balloons is not a glitch. It’s a feature. It’s the point.
By Remington Write3 years ago in Earth
A Story from the Past
When receiving a box of home photos from my brother, to my surprise their was included a story I had written in 1969 during the moon walk in elementary school....
By Ocusan M3 years ago in Earth