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UK Wildlife Trust Declares 2025 The Year Of The Octopus
It’s been 75 years since there were as many octopuses in British waters as there are now, with the UK’s Wildlife Trusts declaring that 2025 was the Year of the Octopus after divers and commercial fishermen recorded unprecedented numbers of these fascinating eight legged creatures. Matt Slater from the Cornwall
World’s Oldest Cat Celebrates 30th Birthday
Flossie, the world’s oldest living cat, celebrated her 30th birthday on December 29th, reaching an age equivalent to approximately 140 to 150 years in human terms and extending her Guinness World Record run. Born on December 29th, 1995, the British domestic shorthair tortoiseshell cat lived in a feral colony in
Ancient Pollinators Become First Insects With Legal Rights
Stingless bees from the Amazon have become the first insects anywhere in the world to be granted legal rights, in a breakthrough that supporters hope will inspire similar protections for bees across the globe. Two Peruvian regions passed ordinances giving these ancient pollinators the right to exist and flourish, to
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Rescue Dog Leads Monks On A Peace Walk
An abandoned dog believed to be an Indian Pariah breed has become the loyal companion of 19 Buddhist monks on an incredible 2,300 mile peace walk from Fort Worth, Texas to Washington, D.C. that’s inspiring communities across America. The canine named Aloka first joined the monks during their opening 112
New Year’s Wishes From Around The World Fell On Times Square
As the famous New York City ball dropped downward to deliver 2026, a deluge of hopes, dreams, and wishes rained down on Times Square, with tons of messages from the Times Square Wishing Wall mixed in amid the abundance of multicolored confetti that fluttered through the Big Apple skies. For
Gibson Delivers Record Breaking Year For Music Education
Gibson Gives capped off 2025 with the most impactful year in its history, donating 2,445 guitars alongside more than $5.3 million enabled for global music education initiatives and pushing the foundation’s lifetime total beyond 16,000 instruments. The philanthropic arm of Gibson placed guitars directly into schools, hospitals, community programs, and
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Europe Is ELIMINATING Microplastics From Everyday Products
European Union microplastic regulations started in 2023 through a law called REACH are successfully driving industries to eliminate microplastics from face scrubs, laundry detergent, paints, cosmetics, agricultural products, and many other items by 2035. The rules define microplastics as tiny pieces of synthetic polymer that don’t break down, giving companies
Brewery Makes Beer From Shower Water Using NASA Tech
San Francisco based Epic Cleantec has released the world’s first commercial beer made from recycled building water, with Shower Hour IPA and Laundry Club Kölsch now available in stores across California and online in 12 states. The beer uses liquid recovered from showers and laundry in buildings where Epic operates
Cheese May Help Lower Risk Of Dementia
Researchers in Sweden found a surprising link between eating more high fat cream and high fat cheeses and a lower risk of developing dementia after following 27,670 people for an average of 25 years during which 3,208 participants developed dementia. People who consumed 20 grams or more of high fat