The Australian green tree frog is one of the most common frog species in their homeland. For humans, they make great pets and can be an ideal form of pest control if they live near your home. But while they might look harmless, that changes if you’re…say, an innocent snake or giant spider just trying […]
It’s not uncommon for a police station to have K9 teams where professionally trained pups serve on the force…but what if the ‘K’ stood for kangaroo? Well, that’s exactly the case at the Cue Police Station in Western Australia. When a car struck a mother kangaroo, killing her, she was carrying her baby boy in […]
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Of the 30 million Americans who suffer from an eating disorder, about 20 percent die without treatment. Another 20 percent of them never fully recover even if they do seek help; they spend their lives stuck in a state of self-loathing and loneliness. This is a heartbreaking reality for many, which is exactly why what […]
The one thing that no one tells you about arm wrestling is that it can actually be pretty dangerous. Most of us get into good-natured contests where the real struggle only lasts for a few seconds before one person gives in. However, when two strong people go head-to-head in a serious match, things can get […]
Everyone hates a train delay, just ask any New Yorker. When the speakers ding and the driver starts droning about “train traffic ahead,” the eyes start rolling and mumbles of annoyance begin to rise from the packed train cars. But luckily, when this Australian man’s failed attempt to “mind the gap” while embarking on his […]
NOPE NOPE NOPE NOPE. 1. Welcome to New Zealand…or Australia Jr. View this image › Flickr: sissonphoto / Creative Commons 2. What the hell is this wasteland?! View this image › Flickr: mazzali / Creative Commons 3. The second you land here, you’re exposed to the horrible views the country has to offer. View this […]
Lyme disease is a severe bacterial infection caused by tick bites. People who are infected with Lyme may experience a rash, fever, headaches, and exhaustion. Because these are common afflictions, however, the infection is difficult to diagnose and often goes untreated until more serious symptoms develop. The stories of people living with Lyme can be […]
Not being able to get married sucks. But it’s just one of many conversations. We asked attendees at Sydney’s annual Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Fair Day what LGBT issues meant the most to them, with one catch: they couldn’t answer marriage equality. These are the topics people wished got more attention. 1. Queer youth […]
It’s more than just a party destination. 1. Upon landing in Bali you notice that this airport has a view that definitely beats the one that you departed from. View this image › Flickr: 21065622@N08 / Creative Commons 2. It’s not just the airport, the entire island provides stunning sights. View this image › Flickr: […]