Pets Cause A Stir At New Hampshire Bill Hearings
Do pets have a place in politics? Some New Hampshire lawmakers say no. Rep. Anita Burroughs' cats recently made an appearance on Zoom, and the committee chair was not pleased.
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Divinity, Prince's White Dove, Dead at 28
The dove lived in the atrium of Prince's former home - Paisley Park and provided "ambient singing" on his 2002 song "Arboretum".
A Farm Has A Unique Way To Make Your Remote Meeting More Fun
Cronkshaw Fold Farm in England will connect one of its goats to your Zoom or GoToMeeting gathering. Since the start of the pandemic, the farm has made almost $70,000.
4-Year-Old Girl Finds Dinosaur Footprint On Beach In Wales
The footprint is about 4" long and about 220 million years old. The print has gone to the National Museum in Cardiff, where a paleontologist says it is "the best specimen ever found on this beach."
Lobster Shell Patterns May Lead To Stronger Concrete, Researchers Say
Scientists in Australia are turning to the sea to find inspiration. They believe the intricate design of lobster shells can help them create stronger forms of concrete.
Snowy Owl Seen In Central Park For First Time Since 1890
Flocks of New Yorkers descended to snap photos of the rare bird.
Friend or Foe? Naked Mole Rats Can Tell By A Unique Squeak
A new study shows that naked mole rats speak with distinct dialects that appear to be learned — and reveal what group they belong to.
Michigan Firefighters Set Out To Rescue Goose Stranded On River
The rescuers crawled out on the icy river and discovered a very life-like hunting decoy. The fire chief in Monroe Township said it was a good training session.
Boy's Stuffed Animal Is Rescued From Frozen Canal In Canada
Nico, 6, was on a walk with his family, when his younger brother chucked his favorite toy over the guard rail and down onto a canal. A group that cares for the canal retrieved the stuffed animal.
Cher Aims To Get Thai Zoo To Release Gorilla After 30 Years
After Cher's success freeing an elephant from a Pakistani zoo, she now wants a gorilla kept in a private rooftop zoo in Thailand freed. Activists have been trying to close that zoo for years.