In the wake of rock star Joel Madden’s controversial eviction from a Sydney hotel this week, so many critical questions remain unanswered.
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Baby Sloth Clings to Teddy Bear for Dear Life
A baby sloth at a zoo in the Netherlands is clinging to a new friend for dear life. A teddy bear has given to a 2-month-old sloth named Sjakie (pronounced “Sharkey”) at the Burgers’ Zoo. The stuffed bear not only provides a friend to cuddle with, but it give the baby […]
The American Religion: The Mormon Centenary and Utah
In the State of Utah the rock of ages has assumed strange forms. Geologically, as observed in such scenic reservations as Bryce Canyon National Park, The Cedar Breaks, Zion National Park , the rock has been sculptured by erosion, forming unearthly peaks and terraces, ornate gorges, petrified and ghostly cities
Size Matters, Even in Space
Astronomers have used all sorts of tricks over the years to try to convey the mind-boggling scale of the universe to us ordinary folks.
Five Reasons to Visit Chengde
Before Disney, China’s first amusement park was Chengde in Hebei province.
Danger from Melting Snow: California’s Rivers Go Wild
When Marcia Rasmussen set out for a spring run on the trails of Sequoia National Park last week, it felt like just another season of backcountry training. But it hadn’t been just another winter
The Capilano Cliffwalk: Living the High Life
Think you have a head for heights?
Bin Laden’s Great Mistake: Misjudging the American Spirit
When President Barack Obama announced on May 1 that U.S. forces had killed Osama bin Laden in Pakistan, I was among those who headed to the White House.
China Approves Shanghai Disneyland Ahead of Obama Trip
Up until now, Disney’s foray into China has been anything but magical. Its Hong Kong theme park, opened in 2005, has had a bumpy ride due to early missteps and competition — in its first year, attendance fell 400,000 short of an initial 5.6 million target.
Study: Autistic Kids May Benefit from Early Therapy
Charlie Lamb was barely 2 years old when he was diagnosed with autism.