When Lisa Aldrich popped into a Michigan, US, grocery store for a birthday cake, she got a lot more than she bargained for. Lisa posted on Facebook that she went straight up to the in-store bakery and asked what she assumed to…
If your dog doesn’t dig for bones or chase his tail, but loves to curl up in comfy boxes and perch on fences, then it’s time to let the cat out of the bag — you might just have a catdog. #1. Look out for behavior…
Architecture studio AKB has created an amazing “Story Pod” that opens up into a library in a picturesque park in Toronto, Canada. Encouraging people to read and enjoy the city’s public spaces, visitors can borrow and donate books or simply…
Singapore’s Gardens By The Bay is an enormous botanic garden and tourist destination that boasts a “Cloud Forest,” a man-made mountain with the world’s tallest indoor waterfall flowing from it’s peak. At a staggering 50 meters high, the world’s tallest indoor waterfall is pretty…
Dr Robert Hamilton is a doctor at Pacific Ocean Pediatrics in Santa Monica, California. The pediatrician, who has over 30 years experience, recently revealed the secret to calming a crying baby: “shake their little booty.” Yes, seriously. It actually works. Unfortunately, he has…
Javi the parrot had a tragic start in life, but with a lot of love and care from a bird sanctuary she’s now on the road to recovery. Javi was so neglected by her previous owners that the lonely bird began tearing out her feathers in anxiety. But…
In Japan, turtles often get stuck in train tracks causing disruptions to services and delays to commuters, but more tragically, death to the turtles themselves. So West Japan Railway Co. teamed up with Suma Aqualife Park in Kobe to design and install five U-shaped…
What’s better than yoga? Well, according to Australian cat cafe Catmosphere, yoga with cats (of course). A one-hour session includes 45 minutes of yoga followed by 15 minutes of kitty cuddles. During the yoga sessions, no one is allowed to interact with…
In a bid to change how we may see children with Down Syndrome, Albanian photographer Soela Zani teamed up with Down Syndrome Albania and director Emanuela Zaimi to create beautiful portraits of children with Down Syndrome, inspired by famous paintings. In doing so, Zani shows us…
When Addie and Marshall Burnette decided to elope in Roan Mountain, Tennessee, they didn’t have time to find a videographer to film their wedding. So they got their Siberian husky Ryder to do it instead. “Our dog, Ryder, insisted on filming…
When zoo keepers put a goat into a hungry Siberian tiger’s enclosure, they didn’t expect the two to be together for long — but now they’re roomies. Instead of cowering and becoming the tiger’s next meal, the goat asserted his power…
Presley the Great Dane might be 13 stone and a whopping six-foot tall, but owner Sian Barrett says he’s terrified of everything — from other animals to plastic bags. According to Sian, Presley will run for his comfort blanket whenever…
Rather than offering discounts this Black Friday, online retailer Zappos is helping unwanted pets around the US find new forever homes. The online retailer has teamed up with Best Friends Animal Society to pay adoption fees for anyone looking for a furry friend between…
This tiny monkey has just been born at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo and he’s one of the rarest (and possibly cutest) baby monkeys in the world. Baby Nangua is a male Francois Iangur monkey. Although they used to live throughout China…
The Unseen Art project wants blind and visually-impaired people to be able to enjoy classical art in museums and galleries. With 3D-printing and an IndieGoGo fundraiser, their mission could soon be a reality. Inspired by similar projects, like 3D photos and…
#1. “Excuse me, your butt is in my face.” #2. “GET OFF ME!” #3. Just cotchin’. #4. Don’t expect any privacy with these two around. #5. As long as the dog is happy with this arrangement… #6. Must hold on for dear life… Even… When……