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Lavender fields in Michigan during sunrise.

This Lavender Labyrinth Is A Beautiful Place To Relax Outdoors

March 3, 2022March 3, 2022 by Anna Weaver

It’s a labyrinth so large that you can see it from Google Maps’ satellite view. Cherry Point Farm & Market in Western Michigan has a …

Read moreThis Lavender Labyrinth Is A Beautiful Place To Relax Outdoors

Colorful water balloon igloo

Family Builds A Cool Igloo Using Water Balloons For Some Winter Fun

February 22, 2022February 21, 2022 by Marie Rossiter

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Mini Boat Launched By New Hampshire Students Turns Up In Norway Over A Year Later

February 17, 2022February 18, 2022 by KJRH News

A New Hampshire school’s class project, thought to be lost at sea, has been found more than a year later halfway around the world. According …

Read moreMini Boat Launched By New Hampshire Students Turns Up In Norway Over A Year Later

Theresa Rojek and Jeff Brown build backyard igloo

This Couple Built An Impressive Igloo In Their Backyard

February 15, 2022February 15, 2022 by WKBW

Bone-chilling temperatures provided the perfect weather for Theresa Rojek and Jeff Brown — both engineers — to build an igloo in the backyard of their …

Read moreThis Couple Built An Impressive Igloo In Their Backyard

Johnny Footwear sneakers grow into trees

When You’ve Worn These Sneakers Out, They Can Grow Into Trees

February 14, 2022February 14, 2022 by Marie Rossiter

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Mathill family shovels snow for military spouses

Family Spends Snow Days Shoveling Driveways For Military Spouses

February 6, 2022February 4, 2022 by KOAA News5

Heavy snowfall meant that many kids in Colorado got a snow day on Feb. 2. But while some spent it playing, others helped their community. …

Read moreFamily Spends Snow Days Shoveling Driveways For Military Spouses

Sally Faulkner, Adam Irujo marry in blizzard

Snowed In, Couple Gets Married In Blizzard

February 2, 2022February 2, 2022 by Marie Rossiter

True love conquered a blizzard! Sally Faulkner and Adam Irujo had been eagerly anticipating their wedding day since Irujo proposed in August 2020. But, Mother …

Read moreSnowed In, Couple Gets Married In Blizzard

Teacher Mails Snowman To Florida So Students Can See Snow

January 28, 2022January 27, 2022 by LEX18

Snow is something they don’t see a whole lot of in Florida, but lucky for some kids in the Sunshine State, there was enough in …

Read moreTeacher Mails Snowman To Florida So Students Can See Snow

Avalanche dog in training wearing ski goggles

Avalanche Dogs Train For A Week To Learn Lifesaving Skills

January 25, 2022January 24, 2022 by Fox 13

When an avalanche happens, one invaluable tool is avalanche dogs. Many teams from around the West Coast bring their dogs to Utah to get trained …

Read moreAvalanche Dogs Train For A Week To Learn Lifesaving Skills

Rare twin elephants born in Kenya

Rare Twin Elephant Calves Born In Kenya

January 24, 2022January 24, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

Conservation activists in Kenya say they’ve spotted a rarity in Kenya — baby twins elephants. The newborn twin calves were spotted in the Samburu National …

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High School Football Team Spent Snow Day Shoveling Driveways In Lieu Of Their Regular Workout

January 20, 2022January 21, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

Football players at Bethel Park High School in Pittsburgh typically meet in the workout room at 9 a.m. But when school is closed, they take …

Read moreHigh School Football Team Spent Snow Day Shoveling Driveways In Lieu Of Their Regular Workout

Jupiter-like planet TOI-2180 b found by citizen scientists

NASA Says Citizen Scientists Helped Discover Jupiter-Like Planet Beyond Our Solar System

January 19, 2022January 18, 2022 by KRTV

NASA says that in their work collaborating alongside “citizen scientists,” a new planet has now been discovered beyond our solar system. Citizens from all over …

Read moreNASA Says Citizen Scientists Helped Discover Jupiter-Like Planet Beyond Our Solar System

Strangers Brought Together By A Snowstorm Now Meet Up Every Year

January 19, 2022January 18, 2022 by Fox 17

At the Us Cafe in Muskegon, Michigan, Nina Leask and Sid Simone reminisce like old pals as they look through photos. But it’s just their …

Read moreStrangers Brought Together By A Snowstorm Now Meet Up Every Year

Tropical storm floods a home in Slidell, Louisiana

Weather Disasters Cost The U.S. More Than $145 Billion In 2021

January 17, 2022January 14, 2022 by Jason Meyers

From winter storms to wildfires, extreme weather took its toll on the United States in 2021. Last year, a whopping 20 different weather and climate …

Read moreWeather Disasters Cost The U.S. More Than $145 Billion In 2021

Full cold moon shining brightly at night in winter

January’s Full Moon, The Wolf Moon, Is The First Of 2022

January 11, 2022January 11, 2022 by Jason Meyers

The new year is in full swing, and the first full moon of 2022 will officially occur on Jan. 17 at 6:48 p.m. EST. Even …

Read moreJanuary’s Full Moon, The Wolf Moon, Is The First Of 2022

windshield wipers left up in snow

Why You Shouldn’t Put Your Windshield Wipers Up When It Snows

January 11, 2022January 11, 2022 by Margeaux Baulch Klein

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Bison at National Zoo plays in snow

National Zoo Animals Get To Play Around In DC Snow

January 6, 2022January 6, 2022 by Scripps National Desk

Several animals in the nation’s capital got to play around in the snow this week. The Smithsonian’s National Zoo shared adorable footage showing a young …

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Kentucky Tornado Survivor Gifted New Car

December 30, 2021December 30, 2021 by Scripps National Desk

A Kentucky tornado survivor received a generous gift from fellow veterans. Kentucky National Guard member Chief Billy Burgett was gifted a car donated by a …

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Mummy digitally 'unwrapped' by CT scan

Scientists ‘unwrapped’ An Ancient Egyptian Mummy Using Digital Technology

December 29, 2021December 29, 2021 by Marie Rossiter

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Baby dinosaur embryo is shown inside its egg

Dinosaur Embryo Found Preserved Inside 60 Million-Year-Old Egg

December 23, 2021December 22, 2021 by Marie Rossiter

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Christmas Gifts Being Delivered To International Space Station

December 22, 2021December 22, 2021 by The Denver Channel

Christmas gifts are expected to arrive at the International Space Station ahead of the holiday. A SpaceX Dragon lifted off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center …

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Full Moon February 2022: snow moon

How To See The Full Cold Moon, The Last Full Moon Of 2021

December 14, 2021December 13, 2021 by Jason Meyers

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geminid meteor shower

Geminid Meteor Shower, Last Of The Year, Will Peak This Week

December 13, 2021December 13, 2021 by Jason Meyers

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Read moreGeminid Meteor Shower, Last Of The Year, Will Peak This Week

Colorful sunrise over mountains

Why Sunrise And Sunset Make The Sky Change Colors

December 10, 2021December 9, 2021 by Jason Meyers

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Skiing Hawaii's Mauna Kea

Hawaii Got Enough Snow For People To Ski On Volcanoes

December 7, 2021December 7, 2021 by Marie Rossiter

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Livestream Captures Bald Eagle Laying Egg

November 30, 2021November 30, 2021 by The Denver Channel

Zookeepers in Florida made a special announcement: their bald eagles have a hatchling. According to Zoo Miami, the bonded eagles, named Rita and Ron, have been …

Read moreLivestream Captures Bald Eagle Laying Egg

England's Tan Hill Inn is covered in snow as patrons were stranded

More Than 60 People Were Stranded At A Bar For 3 Nights Due To A Snowstorm

November 30, 2021December 1, 2021 by Marie Rossiter

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Read moreMore Than 60 People Were Stranded At A Bar For 3 Nights Due To A Snowstorm

Boy Scout David King rescues couple, dog

12-Year-Old Boy Scout Rescues Couple And Dog During Hike

November 18, 2021November 18, 2021 by Marie Rossiter

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Meteor shower in night sky

Leonid Meteor Shower Will Coincide With The Final Lunar Eclipse Of The Year

November 16, 2021November 16, 2021 by Jason Meyers

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Antarctic Penguin Was Found In New Zealand After Rare 1,800-Mile Journey

November 12, 2021November 12, 2021 by Bridget Sharkey

It’s the real-life version of “Homeward Bound,” but instead of dogs and cats, this story involves a young penguin that somehow ended up 1,800 miles …

Read moreAntarctic Penguin Was Found In New Zealand After Rare 1,800-Mile Journey

Moon in total eclipse

The Year’s Final Lunar Eclipse Is On Its Way—How And When You Can See It

November 4, 2021November 4, 2021 by Marie Rossiter

The second and final lunar eclipse of 2021 is on the horizon, and people in the U.S. will get a prime view of the event. …

Read moreThe Year’s Final Lunar Eclipse Is On Its Way—How And When You Can See It

Crew pulls 1,200-year-old canoe from Wisconsin lake

Archaeologists Find 1,200-Year-Old Canoe In Wisconsin Lake

November 4, 2021November 3, 2021 by WTMJ TV

A 1,200-year-old canoe pulled from a lake in Wisconsin on Nov. 2 may be the oldest completely intact water vessel known in the state, according …

Read moreArchaeologists Find 1,200-Year-Old Canoe In Wisconsin Lake

Why You Might See Metal Wrapped Around A Tree

October 28, 2021October 27, 2021 by Tricia Goss

If you have ever seen aluminum bands, hardware cloth or some other type of metal wrapping the trunk of a tree, you might have wondered …

Read moreWhy You Might See Metal Wrapped Around A Tree

Elk silhouetted against full moon

Full Moon October 2021: When To See The Hunter’s Moon

October 19, 2021October 19, 2021 by Jason Meyers

October’s full moon and the first full moon of the 2021 autumn season arrives on Wednesday morning, Oct. 20, at precisely 10:57 a.m. EDT. Even …

Read moreFull Moon October 2021: When To See The Hunter’s Moon

2-Headed Baby Turtle Is Thriving At Massachusetts Wildlife Center

October 14, 2021October 13, 2021 by The Denver Channel

A rare double-headed turtle is thriving at a Massachusetts wildlife center where the 2-week-old animal is being treated. The Birdsey Cape Wildlife Center said on social …

Read more2-Headed Baby Turtle Is Thriving At Massachusetts Wildlife Center

William Shatner, 90, Is Headed To Space On Jeff Bezos’ Civilian Flight

October 5, 2021October 5, 2021 by Marie Rossiter

William Shatner is heading to space — and this time he’s not acting. The 90-year-old actor, well known for his portrayal of Captain James T. …

Read moreWilliam Shatner, 90, Is Headed To Space On Jeff Bezos’ Civilian Flight

First All-Black American Expedition To Climb Mount Everest Hopes To Encourage Next Generation

October 5, 2021October 5, 2021 by The Denver Channel

A group of all-Black climbers are on a path to history when they attempt to climb Mount Everest next year. The group, Full Circle Everest, is made up …

Read moreFirst All-Black American Expedition To Climb Mount Everest Hopes To Encourage Next Generation

School Named After Oldest Active National Park Service Ranger On Her 100th Birthday

September 29, 2021September 29, 2021 by Scripps National Desk

Betty Reid Soskin, the oldest active ranger in the National Park Service, celebrated her 100th birthday Sept. 22 and she received a gift that is …

Read moreSchool Named After Oldest Active National Park Service Ranger On Her 100th Birthday

Couples From Around The Country Travel To Utah To Be Married In The ‘Church Of Dirt’

September 24, 2021September 24, 2021 by WMAR News

Couples from all over the country are traveling to Utah to get married at the “Church of Dirt.” It’s not a formal church, but a …

Read moreCouples From Around The Country Travel To Utah To Be Married In The ‘Church Of Dirt’

Man Who Lost Family In House Fire 20 Years Ago Rescues Neighbor From Burning Home

September 22, 2021September 21, 2021 by WKBW

A Massachusetts man who lost his family in a house fire 20 years ago recently rescued a neighbor from her burning home. WCVB reports that a …

Read moreMan Who Lost Family In House Fire 20 Years Ago Rescues Neighbor From Burning Home

Rare Blood Transfusion Saves Life Of Gorilla At Kansas City Zoo

September 22, 2021September 21, 2021 by KSHB News

A rare and innovative procedure at the Kansas City Zoo saved the life of one of their resident gorillas. Zoo staff says it was truly a …

Read moreRare Blood Transfusion Saves Life Of Gorilla At Kansas City Zoo

Researchers Create World’s Whitest Paint Designed To Reduce Need For Air Conditioning

September 21, 2021September 21, 2021 by WXYZ

Researchers at Purdue University say they’ve developed the world’s whitest paint that’s designed to reduce or even eliminate the need for air conditioning. Xiulin Ruan, …

Read moreResearchers Create World’s Whitest Paint Designed To Reduce Need For Air Conditioning

Firefighters battle Windy Fire on the Trail of 100 Giants grove of Sequoia National Forest, Calif., on Sept. 19, 2021.

Firefighters Wrap World’s Largest Tree In Protective Blankets Amid Wildfires

September 21, 2021September 21, 2021 by Jenn Fields

A wildfire at the edges of Sequoia National Park is threatening a grove of the world’s largest and oldest trees, including General Sherman, the largest …

Read moreFirefighters Wrap World’s Largest Tree In Protective Blankets Amid Wildfires

Meteorologist’s Dog Makes An Adorable Cameo During Weather Report

September 14, 2021September 14, 2021 by Anna Weaver

Storm the Weather Dog takes his job seriously. The 10-year-old Canadian pooch, who belongs to Global News Toronto chief meteorologist Anthony Farnell, made sure to …

Read moreMeteorologist’s Dog Makes An Adorable Cameo During Weather Report

Pair of red cardinal birds and dark-eyed junco at feeder in Maryland

Study Finds Being Around Birds Makes Us Happier

September 8, 2021September 7, 2021 by Tricia Goss

Does spotting a unique little feathered fellow outside your window put a smile on your face? If so, you’re not alone. According to a recent …

Read moreStudy Finds Being Around Birds Makes Us Happier

White snowplow truck plows snow on neighborhood street

Farmer’s Almanac Has Released Its Winter Weather Forecast

September 3, 2021November 20, 2021 by Jason Meyers

Those pesky Almanacs are at it again with some bone-chilling headlines about the upcoming winter. Every year, The Old Farmer’s Almanac and the Farmers’ Almanac …

Read moreFarmer’s Almanac Has Released Its Winter Weather Forecast

Chopper Pilot Saves People Stranded On Rooftops During Flash Flooding In Tennessee

August 25, 2021August 25, 2021 by WTVF News

In the devastation of the deadly flooding in Tennessee over the weekend, there were signs of hope, including one from above: a helicopter pilot who took …

Read moreChopper Pilot Saves People Stranded On Rooftops During Flash Flooding In Tennessee

Marine Biologist’s Underwater Photo Of Sea Sponge And Starfish Looks Like A Real-Life Version Of SpongeBob And Patrick

August 25, 2021August 25, 2021 by Anna Weaver

SpongeBob SquarePants and his starfish best friend, Patrick Star, aren’t such cartoonish creatures after all. According to an image taken by a marine biologist doing …

Read moreMarine Biologist’s Underwater Photo Of Sea Sponge And Starfish Looks Like A Real-Life Version Of SpongeBob And Patrick

‘Human Composting’ Is A New End-Of-Life Option That Turns Bodies Into Soil

August 23, 2021August 23, 2021 by Jenn Fields

Depending on where you live — and die — you might have a new choice available to you for how your loved ones will carry …

Read more‘Human Composting’ Is A New End-Of-Life Option That Turns Bodies Into Soil

Good Samaritan Saved Woman And Dog From Burning Home In Florida

August 7, 2021August 6, 2021 by WFTX

A man driving through Fort Myers Beach, Fla. on Aug. 3 rescued a woman and her dog from a burning home. James Cullen says he …

Read moreGood Samaritan Saved Woman And Dog From Burning Home In Florida

First Female Captain Of Iconic Niagara Falls Boat Hopes To Inspire Others

August 6, 2021August 6, 2021 by WKBW

The first full season of all electric-zero emission boat usage for the Maid of the Mist at Niagra Falls has been a brand new experience for Capt. Katiltynn …

Read moreFirst Female Captain Of Iconic Niagara Falls Boat Hopes To Inspire Others

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