Wasabi is a 16 year old, 42 pound African spur tortoise who works as a therapy pet. Oh, and she loves wearing dresses. Like any animal who works in a therapy capacity, Wasabi had to pass an evaluation to be certified as…
We can’t get enough of the hugely popular Humans of New York blog and book where random New Yorkers are photographed as they share snippets of their lives. It’s a great, but the distinct absence of cats makes it a little…
He was so fed up of engagement and wedding photos taking over his Facebook newsfeed that writer David Sikorski decided to do a shoot with the greatest love of his life — a burrito. But not just any burrito, mind you. It’s the carne asada…
Diwali is one of the most important holidays for Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains. The event is known as the Festival of Lights and celebrates the Hindu new year and the triumph of good over evil. It also honors the connection between…
When Jessica Sinclair’s baby Piper hadn’t started crawling yet, the Cincinnati mother thought that her daughter’s eyesight could be the problem. It turned out she was right — the doctor diagnosed +7.00 in one eye and +5.00 in the other. So a pair of…
You need these awesome items to perfect the Art of Doing Nothing. #1. Because sitting up to read or watch TV is way too much work. Get the Lazy Glasses here for $9.43. #2. The remote control of your dreams. Get…
Thrill seekers rejoice, because Natura Vive Skylodge is offering the chance to spend the night in one of three see-through sleeping capsules hanging over the well-known Sacred Valley of Cuzco in Peru. The pods are affixed to an almost sheer cliff face overlooking…
Bonsai the bulldog has a genetic defect that means he was born with a deformed spine, missing pelvis, and underdeveloped hind legs. His original owners reached out to Friends of Emma, an organization that helps dogs with birth defects. In June, after Friends of…
When Jason Wagar saw this poor, unfortunate dead raccoon on the sidewalk near a bus stop in Toronto, he notified the city via its 311 Toronto Service Twitter account. It was 9 AM and he was expecting a quick response. As anticipated, staff…
It’s pretty clear that cats have it all figured out. After all, who else can get away with sleeping and eating all day and being an all-around jerk… yet still be waited on, hand and foot? But how do they do it?…
Everybody loves hammocks and everybody loves hot tubs. It was really only a matter of time before the two were combined for what may just be the world’s most relaxing invention ever. This is the Hydro Hammock: The Hydro Hammock is…
The National Building Museum in Washington is known for large, interactive exhibits installed in the atrium each summer. This year, it comes in the form of a giant ball pit titled ‘The Beach’. As you can see, it brings out the kid…
Kleenex has released a heartwarming video of a handicapped man and his disabled dog, and it’s guaranteed to make you tear up and, well, reach for that Kleenex. This dog was hit by a car and left on the side of…
It seems that hot and often bearded men aren’t the only ones rocking the ubiquitous man bun these days. Kids have gotten in on the topknot action, too, and it can’t possibly get any cuter than that. Them hipsters —…
As huge waves from Manila Bay crashed over the breakwater in the midst of a typhoon, a young boy lovingly shielded a stray cat against the elements with a large plastic sheet while she gave birth. Such was the touching scene…
Ever wonder why male nipples are okay to display in public, but female nipples are not? This boob censorship has since led to a good number of rather creative responses. One of which is artist Micol Hebron’s “digital pasty” of a male nipple,…