Saturday 20 January 2018

The cutest lil rodent you've ever seen

An animal's eyes have the power to speak a great language. 1/20/18

Meet Bubble, a long-tailed chinchilla at the Greater Vancouver Zoo. She's tiny, an expert rock climber, and beyond adorable. These little rodents are hard to spot in the wild, living nearly 4,000 feet above sea level in the Andes Mountains. Unfortunately, chinchillas have long been coveted in the fur trade, leaving the species critically endangered.

No Longer Quiet: Meet the Singer Starting a One-Woman Riot

Connie Lim, aka, MILCK, is a singer-songwriter using her music to lend a voice to all women. Her song "Quiet" became a sensation after she performed it at the Women's March in Washington D.C. Since then, it has touched the hearts of people around the world. 

Tamales in the Delta? How a Mexican Delicacy Became a Mississippi Staple

Consider the tamale—a humble, yet tasty Mexican dish of steamed corn husk filled with meat, veggies, cheese and other delectable ingredients. But little did you know that this Mesoamerican staple long ago made its way to the great state of Mississippi. This is a food story that begins (and ends) with family.  

Smashing Stereotypes in Synchronized Swimming

Paul Ribes wanted to be a synchronized swimmer since age 7. Unfortunately, at the time, synchronized swimming was a sport only practiced professionally by women. But with the help of Panteres Grogues—a nonprofit dedicated to helping the LGBT community succeed in sports—he made his debut on the world stage in 2015, marking the first time men were allowed to compete on an international level.

Explore Portugal's Castle of Many Colors

Perched atop Portugal's Sintra Mountains sits Pena National Palace, an eclectic attraction built in the late 18th century. Today, it holds the distinction of being a UNESCO World Heritage Site, attracting visitors from around the world.   

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