healthyfoodhouse--2020-03-17--30 Reasons You Should Never Let Your Dog Play In The Mud

In the late afternoon , after you had your short siesta and you gave your dog a bath , you prepare to enjoy the evening cuddling with your favorite doggo in the entire world .
Oh , no..wait !
It just ran out of the house , frolicking around the place , getting even more muddy and messy than it was before !
But you must agree , it is somehow cuter now !
I know you don ’ t , but dogs love mud , so getting dirty outside after the rain is an incredible experience for them !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ making you regret the moment you left them unsupervised in the yard .
Yet , there are more kinds of dirty .
Sometimes , dog owners doubt if they will ever see their loved pets back to normal again !
Here is the cutest collection of muddy canines whose owners have allowed them to play in the mud : # 1 Before And After Photo # 2 The Party Was Here !
When dogs have enjoyed their playtime outside , they know that the next thing they will face is the bath !
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ is nothing in comparison to what they had in the mud !
From a canine perspective , mud is an obvious draw , and it must feel good to be covered in the slippery mud , which cools you off in hot weather .
In the end , you have to face it- dogs love mud , and this is not going to change anytime soon .
This behavior is a kind of an instinct .
While there are no clear reasons why they do it , most dogs love rolling in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ doing it to annoy or offend you .
Yet , to reduce the mud they track into your home , make sure your dog ’ s hair is short , to stop him from picking up too much dirt , and keep his favorite toys and things around to occupy his time while outside .
# 10 Me- Dirty ?
No Way !
# 12 Ran Through The Tall Weeds With Her Velcro Fur !
# 13 How Will I Clean The Bath ?
# 17 The Only Mud Puddle In The Dog @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A Good Time # 21 Playing In The Mud In The Backyard # 22 Is It The Same Dog ?
# 24 His Big Brother Taught Him This # 29 Wrigley Enjoyed The Time In The Park Yesterday These adorable puppies might have woken up someone ’ s desire to adopt a new pet or volunteer in a shelter .
According to Walter Salvari of the Central California Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals , every animal lover can contribute to their local shelter in various ways , as “ everyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and resources.
” They can either donate , adopt or foster a pet , volunteer , or donate necessary items on the shelter ’ s wish list .
Sharing stories about pets can contribute as well , and Walter explains that we will all benefit if we take proper care of our own pets , and share our experiences with others .
Walter added that there are no special qualifications to volunteer for the CCSPCA .
“ We have tasks ranging from dog walking and animal socialization to cleaning ; customer service @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to fundraising , and assisting with special events .
We have positions for all levels of physical ability and our current volunteers range in age from 8 to 75 .
People wishing to volunteer need to complete a volunteer application on our website and attend an orientation/training class before beginning .
We also accept groups for one-day projects.
” Numerous animal welfare organizations , including the CCSPCA , has a screening process for the ones interested in adopting a pet .
Walter added that they investigate if they have had previous experience with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to make sure they are breed knowledgeable , and not adopting simply due to the breed being pretty , or for any negative factors .
We also like to make sure that if the customer has more than one person living in the household that everyone is in agreement in adopting a pet .
We prefer that everyone in the home spends time with the pet to make sure the pet is a good fit in the household .
Lastly , we ask if the customer has dogs at home .
We recommend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ potential adopters to not have any issues at home with their beloved pet and our shelter animals .
”

In the late afternoon, after you had your short siesta and you gave your dog a bath, you prepare to enjoy the evening cuddling with your favorite doggo in the entire world.
Oh, no..wait! It just ran out of the house, frolicking around the place, getting even more muddy and messy than it was before!
But you must agree, it is somehow cuter now!
I know you don’t, but dogs love mud, so getting dirty outside after the rain is an incredible experience for them!
They can get dirty in seconds, making you regret the moment you left them unsupervised in the yard. Yet, there are more kinds of dirty. Sometimes, dog owners doubt if they will ever see their loved pets back to normal again!
Here is the cutest collection of muddy canines whose owners have allowed them to play in the mud:
#1 Before And After Photo
#2 The Party Was Here!
#3 A Real Supermodel
When dogs have enjoyed their playtime outside, they know that the next thing they will face is the bath! However, I believe a warm bath is nothing in comparison to what they had in the mud!
From a canine perspective, mud is an obvious draw, and it must feel good to be covered in the slippery mud, which cools you off in hot weather.
#4 Dandelion Colored Dog
#5 I Had A Mud Bath
#6 Jude And His Hound Dog Puppy “Chicky-Dog” Love Mud
#7 I Love Mud
#8 Alice And Figo Playing Hard
#9 Chocolate Labs
In the end, you have to face it- dogs love mud, and this is not going to change anytime soon. This behavior is a kind of an instinct. While there are no clear reasons why they do it, most dogs love rolling in the mud, and they are certainly not doing it to annoy or offend you.
Yet, to reduce the mud they track into your home, make sure your dog’s hair is short, to stop him from picking up too much dirt, and keep his favorite toys and things around to occupy his time while outside.
#10 Me- Dirty? No Way!
#11 Am I A Good Doggy?
#12 Ran Through The Tall Weeds With Her Velcro Fur!
#13 How Will I Clean The Bath?
#14 Mud Lover
#15 Hippo Ralph
#16 I Love The Mud, But Mommy Doesn’t
#17 The Only Mud Puddle In The Dog Park
#18 I’m Half Clean
#19 At Least I Had A Good Time
#20 Just Found The Mud Puddle
#21 Playing In The Mud In The Backyard
#22 Is It The Same Dog?
#23 Gabby Found A Mud Hole
#24 His Big Brother Taught Him This
#25 Martha Gets Muddy Too
#26 Don’t You Love Mud Puddles?
#27 Mud Suit
#28 Rare Pupper Enjoying The Mud
#29 Wrigley Enjoyed The Time In The Park Yesterday
#30 Sunday Funday!
These adorable puppies might have woken up someone’s desire to adopt a new pet or volunteer in a shelter.
According to Walter Salvari of the Central California Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, every animal lover can contribute to their local shelter in various ways, as “everyone has different abilities, availability, talents, and resources.”
They can either donate, adopt or foster a pet, volunteer, or donate necessary items on the shelter’s wish list. Sharing stories about pets can contribute as well, and Walter explains that we will all benefit if we take proper care of our own pets, and share our experiences with others.
Walter added that there are no special qualifications to volunteer for the CCSPCA.
He explained:
“We have tasks ranging from dog walking and animal socialization to cleaning; customer service to office work; community education presenting to fundraising, and assisting with special events.
We have positions for all levels of physical ability and our current volunteers range in age from 8 to 75. People wishing to volunteer need to complete a volunteer application on our website and attend an orientation/training class before beginning. We also accept groups for one-day projects.”
Numerous animal welfare organizations, including the CCSPCA, has a screening process for the ones interested in adopting a pet. Walter added that they investigate if they have had previous experience with the breed.
“We do this to make sure they are breed knowledgeable, and not adopting simply due to the breed being pretty, or for any negative factors. We also like to make sure that if the customer has more than one person living in the household that everyone is in agreement in adopting a pet. We prefer that everyone in the home spends time with the pet to make sure the pet is a good fit in the household.
Lastly, we ask if the customer has dogs at home. We recommend doing meet and greets first with the potential adopters to not have any issues at home with their beloved pet and our shelter animals.”
Sources:
animalchannel.co
wagwalking.com
tailandfur.com
Photos source:
www.boredpanda.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-03-18--Satellite Images Reveal A Drastic Drop In Pollution Due To The Coronavirus Quarantine

People are terrified by the fast-spreading virus that has shocked the world and caused the deaths of thousands of people worldwide .
The number of infected people is constantly on the rise , and this boosts the need for quarantine .
It is far from easy to remain positive when the future looks grim .
Yet , scientists have finally shared positive news- even though it is not what we are praying for the most right now .
The European Space Agency ( ESA ) , a spacecraft that tracks air pollution in the atmosphere , as well as some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of nitrogen dioxide emissions have drastically reduced over Italy after the lockdown due to the spread of COVID-19 .
Italy has seen the greatest number of confirmed cases of the virus of any country except China , and it was particularly prevalent in northern Italy .
In an attempt to contain COVID-19 , the Italian prime minister Giuseppe Conte ordered northern Italy into lockdown on March 8 .
This decision affected over 16 million people , restricted travel from , to or within the affected areas , and put a ban on cultural @ @ @ @ @ @ @ situation aggravated , the measures were extended to all parts of Italy .
The Copernicus Sentinel-5P satellite spotted decreased NO2 emissions , that means that air pollution is reduced , with the greatest change observed in the northern part of the country .
“ The decline in nitrogen dioxide emissions over the Po Valley in northern Italy is particularly evident .
Although there could be slight variations in the data due to cloud cover and changing weather , we are very confident that the reduction in emissions that we can see , coincides @ @ @ @ @ @ @ traffic and industrial activities.
” Scientists and researchers claim that NO2 levels are significantly lower above Italy “ Copernicus Sentinel-5P Tropomi is the most accurate instrument today that measures air pollution from space .
These measurements , globally available thanks to the free and open data policy , provide crucial information for citizens and decision-makers.
” The graphs reveal lower NO2 pollution starting from the 14th of February Less NO2 traces on the 24th of February Santiago Gassó , a research associate at NASA , agreed that “ there is a clear decrease @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) in northern Italy according to the satellite sensor ’ .
He went on to explain that while fluctuating NO2 emissions are completely normal if we consider the fact that various factors can affect them , and the observed change is significant .
The map shows NO2 pollution levels on the 8th of February , Saturday Data presented by the European Space Agency ( ESA ) reveals the same Watch the time-lapse from ESA in the video below Many Italians claim that the change in the environment is evident Reduced traffic has made @ @ @ @ @ @

People are terrified by the fast-spreading virus that has shocked the world and caused the deaths of thousands of people worldwide. The number of infected people is constantly on the rise, and this boosts the need for quarantine.
It is far from easy to remain positive when the future looks grim. Yet, scientists have finally shared positive news- even though it is not what we are praying for the most right now.
The European Space Agency (ESA), a spacecraft that tracks air pollution in the atmosphere, as well as some independent researchers, revealed that the levels of nitrogen dioxide emissions have drastically reduced over Italy after the lockdown due to the spread of COVID-19.
Italy has seen the greatest number of confirmed cases of the virus of any country except China, and it was particularly prevalent in northern Italy. In an attempt to contain COVID-19, the Italian prime minister Giuseppe Conte ordered northern Italy into lockdown on March 8.
This decision affected over 16 million people, restricted travel from, to or within the affected areas, and put a ban on cultural events. Since then, as the situation aggravated, the measures were extended to all parts of Italy.
The Copernicus Sentinel-5P satellite spotted decreased NO2 emissions, that means that air pollution is reduced, with the greatest change observed in the northern part of the country.
Claus Zehner, ESA’s Copernicus Sentinel-5P mission manager, stated:
“The decline in nitrogen dioxide emissions over the Po Valley in northern Italy is particularly evident. Although there could be slight variations in the data due to cloud cover and changing weather, we are very confident that the reduction in emissions that we can see, coincides with the lockdown in Italy causing less traffic and industrial activities.”
Scientists and researchers claim that NO2 levels are significantly lower above Italy
Josef Aschbacher, ESA’s Director of Earth Observation Programmes explained:
“Copernicus Sentinel-5P Tropomi is the most accurate instrument today that measures air pollution from space. These measurements, globally available thanks to the free and open data policy, provide crucial information for citizens and decision-makers.”
The graphs reveal lower NO2 pollution starting from the 14th of February
Less NO2 traces on the 24th of February
Santiago Gassó, a research associate at NASA, agreed that “ there is a clear decrease of NO2 levels (a pollution marker) in northern Italy according to the satellite sensor’.
He went on to explain that while fluctuating NO2 emissions are completely normal if we consider the fact that various factors can affect them, and the observed change is significant.
NO2 traces were dramatically lower in March
The map shows NO2 pollution levels on the 8th of February, Saturday
Pollution levels on Saturday, March 7
Data presented by the European Space Agency (ESA) reveals the same
Watch the time-lapse from ESA in the video below
Many Italians claim that the change in the environment is evident
Reduced traffic has made the canals in Venice crystal clear
Sources:
www.livescience.com
www.dailymail.co.uk
www.independent.co.uk


healthyfoodhouse--2020-03-18--Grocery Store Goes Viral After Giving Elderly Free ‘Coronavirus Packs’

These are some of the darkest times in modern history , and many believe we should learn a lesson from the aggressive novel virus that forced the world to shut down and live in fear .
However , hard times create heroes .
During the coronavirus pandemic , many have shown their compassionate , humane side , and decided to help the ones in need .
The story of Day-Today Drylaw Local went viral after people found that it gives away free “ coronavirus packs ” to the elderly .
The Edinburgh convenience store announced it on social media and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contain one toilet roll , an antibacterial handwash , one packet of pocket tissues and a packet of paracetamol .
Day-Today Drylaw Local from Edinburgh has been giving away ‘ coronavirus packs ’ to the elderly for free Local elderly residents over 65 and infirm customers who may be stuck at home can claim the packs , and if they are unable to come to the shop , the staff offered to deliver them for free .
Zahid Iqbal , 34 , who runs the Day-Today convenience store at Drylaw Shopping Centre , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he accompanied his parents to a local supermarket , where the panic buying of goods had emptied the shelves .
“ All the youngsters are picking stuff up and the older ones are being left out .
We have lots of customers from the local care homes , as well as disabled customers , who can ’ t get hand sanitizers , loo rolls or anything at all .
We just want to set a good example in this world.
” He added that the initiative already cost his business £5000 , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He believes “ money can be made in the future ” , but “ the satisfaction you get helping people out is just amazing.
” This act of philanthropy fascinated many , and people thanked them for their compassion and care .
“ Absolutely amazing thing to do , I hope people will remember the people and businesses that stood up and done what they could regardless of the cost for the people who needed it most.
” .
To prevent the spread of the coronavirus , the UK Government plans to implement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set to be banned across the country from next weekend .
The Scottish FA has called off all domestic professional and grassroots football until further notice , and the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced that gatherings of over 500 will be banned from March 16 .

These are some of the darkest times in modern history, and many believe we should learn a lesson from the aggressive novel virus that forced the world to shut down and live in fear.
However, hard times create heroes. During the coronavirus pandemic, many have shown their compassionate, humane side, and decided to help the ones in need.
The story of Day-Today Drylaw Local went viral after people found that it gives away free “coronavirus packs” to the elderly.
The Edinburgh convenience store announced it on social media and explained that these “coronavirus packs” contain one toilet roll, an antibacterial handwash, one packet of pocket tissues and a packet of paracetamol.
Day-Today Drylaw Local from Edinburgh has been giving away ‘coronavirus packs’ to the elderly for free
Local elderly residents over 65 and infirm customers who may be stuck at home can claim the packs, and if they are unable to come to the shop, the staff offered to deliver them for free.
Zahid Iqbal, 34, who runs the Day-Today convenience store at Drylaw Shopping Centre, explained that he got the idea while he accompanied his parents to a local supermarket, where the panic buying of goods had emptied the shelves.
He said:
“All the youngsters are picking stuff up and the older ones are being left out. We have lots of customers from the local care homes, as well as disabled customers, who can’t get hand sanitizers, loo rolls or anything at all.
We just want to set a good example in this world.”
He added that the initiative already cost his business £5000, but his loyal customers deserve every penny. He believes “money can be made in the future”, but “the satisfaction you get helping people out is just amazing.”
This act of philanthropy fascinated many, and people thanked them for their compassion and care.
One user commented:
“Absolutely amazing thing to do, I hope people will remember the people and businesses that stood up and done what they could regardless of the cost for the people who needed it most.”.
To prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the UK Government plans to implement stricter measures, and mass gatherings are set to be banned across the country from next weekend.
The Scottish FA has called off all domestic professional and grassroots football until further notice, and the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced that gatherings of over 500 will be banned from March 16.
Sources:
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com
www.dailyrecord.co.uk
sparkt.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-03-19--Fish Return To Venice’s Canals As Water Becomes Cleaner During Coronavirus Lockdown

It is far from easy to find a reason to remain positive these days when we are inundated with news about the increasing number of cases affected by the novel coronavirus .
Yet , the safety measures government around the world issued to prevent its rapid spread , brought about something positive indeed .
Apparently , our environment benefits from our social isolation .
The lockdown in Italy and China dramatically reduced the air pollution , and now , residents of Venice were surprised to see the canals ’ murky water become crystal clear .
Images and videos of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after all activities have been stopped during the COVID-19 quarantine .
Venetians haven ’ t swum in the lagoon water for several decades , mainly due to the intensified boat traffic in the canals , and the numerous giant touristic and commercial ships .
Venetian real estate agent Marco Capovilla recorded the clean canals , and stated that the “ striking view ” is something he ‘ had never seen ’ before : “ During these days , traffic in Venice has become almost absent .
the city doesn ’ t have sewers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ canals , including detergents and cosmetics .
Thanks to the quarantine , we are experiencing a cleaner environment.
” Another Venice resident , Martina Bettoni , explained that the sight of so many fish in the canals was extremely rare previously , and said she hoped that “ when this is over , Venice will be able to strike a balance between tourist crowds and cleanliness.
” Yet , the Venice mayor ’ s office explained that the cause of the change : “ The water now looks clearer because there is less @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sediment to stay at the bottom .
It ’ s because there is less boat traffic that usually brings sediment to the top of the water ’ s surface.
” Twitter users were also pleased to see another positive outcome of the clear waters in Italy .
Namely , a Twitter user posted photos of swans swimming in the now-clean canals , taken in Burano , an island in the Venetian Lagoon .
Many Italians see the positive change as a reason to learn a valuable lesson , but still hope for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of my hometown , dolphins in the port of Cagliari , ducks in the fountains in Rome , Venice canals have now clean water full of fishes .
Air pollution dropped .
Nature is reclaiming its spaces during quarantine in Italy .
”

It is far from easy to find a reason to remain positive these days when we are inundated with news about the increasing number of cases affected by the novel coronavirus.
Yet, the safety measures government around the world issued to prevent its rapid spread, brought about something positive indeed. Apparently, our environment benefits from our social isolation.
The lockdown in Italy and China dramatically reduced the air pollution, and now, residents of Venice were surprised to see the canals’ murky water become crystal clear.
Images and videos of the water reveal fish swimming in the canals after all activities have been stopped during the COVID-19 quarantine.
Venetians haven’t swum in the lagoon water for several decades, mainly due to the intensified boat traffic in the canals, and the numerous giant touristic and commercial ships.
Venetian real estate agent Marco Capovilla recorded the clean canals, and stated that the “striking view” is something he ‘had never seen’ before:
“During these days, traffic in Venice has become almost absent. the city doesn’t have sewers, so normally everything goes into the canals, including detergents and cosmetics. Thanks to the quarantine, we are experiencing a cleaner environment.”
Another Venice resident, Martina Bettoni, explained that the sight of so many fish in the canals was extremely rare previously, and said she hoped that “when this is over, Venice will be able to strike a balance between tourist crowds and cleanliness.”
Yet, the Venice mayor’s office explained that the cause of the change:
“The water now looks clearer because there is less traffic on the canals, allowing the sediment to stay at the bottom. It’s because there is less boat traffic that usually brings sediment to the top of the water’s surface.”
Twitter users were also pleased to see another positive outcome of the clear waters in Italy. Namely, a Twitter user posted photos of swans swimming in the now-clean canals, taken in Burano, an island in the Venetian Lagoon.
Here’s an unexpected side effect of the pandemic -- the water’s flowing through the canals of Venice is clear for the first time in forever. The fish are visible, the swans returned. pic.twitter.com/2egMGhJs7f — Kaveri 🇮🇳 (@ikaveri) March 16, 2020
Many Italians see the positive change as a reason to learn a valuable lesson, but still hope for the better.
One Twitter user, Francesco Delrio, wrote:
“Boars in the middle of my hometown, dolphins in the port of Cagliari, ducks in the fountains in Rome, Venice canals have now clean water full of fishes. Air pollution dropped. Nature is reclaiming its spaces during quarantine in Italy.”
Sources:
www.13newsnow.com
edition.cnn.com
hyperallergic.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-03-19--Woman Gives Birth To Twins From 2 Different Dads, Her Husband & Her Lover

The truth might be strange , but it never remains hidden .
Every action has a consequence , and the affair of one Chinese woman took a rather unexpected turn .
Namely , a Chinese newspaper , Strait Herald , reported the birth of twins who have two fathers , as a DNA test has shown .
The story was revealed when the couple went to register the twin sons at the local police station .
Namely , the father , known by a pseudonym Xiaolong , was shocked when he saw that the twins were not identical , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like him at all .
The police demanded a DNA test , and his suspicions were confirmed .
A director at the Fujian Zhengtai Forensic Identification Centre , Mr. Zhang , explained that the father was furious when he read the report .
The mother then accused him of falsifying the results , but she eventually confessed that she had a one-night stand .
The couple resides in Xiamen city .
The newspaper reported that the husband was not willing to raise the baby that was not his own .
This might sound @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actually a rare phenomenon , known as ‘ heteropaternal superfecundation ’ , which occurs when a woman has sexual intercourse with two men a day before or after ovulation .
The woman must be pregnant when the second man impregnates her again .
If she ovulates after she is already pregnant , another sperm can fertilize an egg .
In very rare cases , this might happen days after the first egg is fertilized , but the two babies then develop at different rates .
This phenomenon is more common in animals like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cows , as they tend to have more sexual partners .
According to a 1993 study , at least one dizygotic ( DZ ) twin maternity in 12 is preceded by superfecundation , and the main factors include promiscuity and infidelity .
The study also suggested that one pair of such twins in 400 born in the U.S. is bipaternal .
A 1992 study showed that an estimated 2.4 % of paternity lawsuits are cases of heteropaternal superfecundation , and this number is believed to be much higher , as many cases are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not seek legal counsel .

The truth might be strange, but it never remains hidden. Every action has a consequence, and the affair of one Chinese woman took a rather unexpected turn.
Namely, a Chinese newspaper, Strait Herald, reported the birth of twins who have two fathers, as a DNA test has shown. The story was revealed when the couple went to register the twin sons at the local police station.
Namely, the father, known by a pseudonym Xiaolong, was shocked when he saw that the twins were not identical, and one of the babies did not look like him at all.
The police demanded a DNA test, and his suspicions were confirmed. A director at the Fujian Zhengtai Forensic Identification Centre, Mr. Zhang, explained that the father was furious when he read the report.
The mother then accused him of falsifying the results, but she eventually confessed that she had a one-night stand. The couple resides in Xiamen city.
The newspaper reported that the husband was not willing to raise the baby that was not his own.
This might sound impossible at first, but there is actually a rare phenomenon, known as ‘heteropaternal superfecundation’, which occurs when a woman has sexual intercourse with two men a day before or after ovulation.
The woman must be pregnant when the second man impregnates her again. If she ovulates after she is already pregnant, another sperm can fertilize an egg.
In very rare cases, this might happen days after the first egg is fertilized, but the two babies then develop at different rates.
This phenomenon is more common in animals like cats, dogs, rodents, and cows, as they tend to have more sexual partners.
According to a 1993 study, at least one dizygotic (DZ) twin maternity in 12 is preceded by superfecundation, and the main factors include promiscuity and infidelity. The study also suggested that one pair of such twins in 400 born in the U.S. is bipaternal.
A 1992 study showed that an estimated 2.4% of paternity lawsuits are cases of heteropaternal superfecundation, and this number is believed to be much higher, as many cases are never discovered, and many people do not seek legal counsel.
Sources:
www.dailymail.co.uk
quemas.mamaslatinas.com
www.insider.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-03-19--With The aquarium Closed To Humans, Penguins Take Opportunity To Explore And Visit Other Animals

It is not always pleasant to be an attraction and constantly observed .
I bet penguins at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago have always wondered what it ’ s like to explore , instead of being explored , and their wish finally came true !
There are two species of penguins at the aquarium , rockhopper , and Magellanic .
Apart from their size and coloring , they also differ in the way they move .
While Magellanics waddle , rockhoppers tend to hop or bounce from place to place instead .
As the building was closed to visitors to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , a group of rockhopper penguins was allowed to leave their habitat , explore the rest of the aquarium , and meet other animals .
“ Without guests in the building , caretakers are getting creative in how they provide enrichment to animals .
Introducing new experiences , activities , foods and more to keep them active , encourage them to explore , problem-solve and express natural behaviors.
” They posted a video of one of the penguins , Wellington , on Twitter , and he can be seen meeting some fish in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meet other animals , but “ Wellington seemed most interested in the fishes in Amazon Rising ” and “ the black-barred silver dollars also seemed interested in their unusual visitor.
” The video brighten up the day of numerous people !
“ This morning , Edward and Annie explored Shedd ’ s rotunda .
They are a bonded pair of rockhopper penguins , which means they are together for nesting season .
Springtime is nesting season for penguins at Shedd , and this year is no different !
While this may be a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feel normal for animals at Shedd .
Our caregivers are constantly providing new experiences for the animals to explore and express their natural behaviors with.
” The aquarium plans to be closed until March 29 , due to an “ abundance of caution ” following the COVID-19 outbreak , and Illinois Gov .
J.B. Pritzker ordered all bars and restaurants in the state to close to the public until then .

It is not always pleasant to be an attraction and constantly observed. I bet penguins at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago have always wondered what it’s like to explore, instead of being explored, and their wish finally came true!
There are two species of penguins at the aquarium, rockhopper, and Magellanic. Apart from their size and coloring, they also differ in the way they move. While Magellanics waddle, rockhoppers tend to hop or bounce from place to place instead.
As the building was closed to visitors to prevent the spread of the novel virus, a group of rockhopper penguins was allowed to leave their habitat, explore the rest of the aquarium, and meet other animals.
The aquarium stated:
“Without guests in the building, caretakers are getting creative in how they provide enrichment to animals. Introducing new experiences, activities, foods and more to keep them active, encourage them to explore, problem-solve and express natural behaviors.”
They posted a video of one of the penguins, Wellington, on Twitter, and he can be seen meeting some fish in the Amazon exhibit.
Penguins in the Amazon?! 🐧🌴 Some of the penguins went on a field trip to meet other animals at Shedd. Wellington seemed most interested in the fishes in Amazon Rising! The black-barred silver dollars also seemed interested in their unusual visitor. pic.twitter.com/KgYWsp5VQD — Shedd Aquarium (@shedd_aquarium) March 15, 2020
Others went to meet other animals, but “Wellington seemed most interested in the fishes in Amazon Rising” and “the black-barred silver dollars also seemed interested in their unusual visitor.”
The video brighten up the day of numerous people!
In another post, Shedd added:
“This morning, Edward and Annie explored Shedd’s rotunda. They are a bonded pair of rockhopper penguins, which means they are together for nesting season. Springtime is nesting season for penguins at Shedd, and this year is no different!
While this may be a strange time for us, these days feel normal for animals at Shedd. Our caregivers are constantly providing new experiences for the animals to explore and express their natural behaviors with.”
The aquarium plans to be closed until March 29, due to an “abundance of caution” following the COVID-19 outbreak, and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker ordered all bars and restaurants in the state to close to the public until then.
Enjoy the freedom, adorable fellows!
Sources:
www.ladbible.com
www.comicsands.com
www.sheddaquarium.org
Video source: Guardian News


healthyfoodhouse--2020-03-19--Pregnant Women Told To Stay Indoors For Months To Avoid Coronavirus

The novel virus that has forced the entire world to lockdown keeps people terrified , and being fast-spreading and highly unpredictable , governments decide to issue strict measures to save lives and prevent its spread .
Since they are among the most vulnerable to COVID-19 , pregnant women in the UK will be instructed to remain home for three months from the weekend .
“ In a few days ’ time – by this coming weekend – it will be necessary to go further and to ensure that those with the most serious health conditions are largely shielded from social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his announcement , he explained that it is time “ for everyone to stop non-essential contact with others and to stop all unnecessary travel.
” He advised people to work from home where possible , and “ avoid clubs , pubs theatres , and other such social venues ” .
Johnson explained that this advice is “ particularly important ” for pregnant women , people over the age of 70 and those with certain health conditions .
“ It is now clear that the peak of the epidemic is coming faster in some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ People over 70 might feel there is something excessive about these measures .
I believe they are overwhelmingly worth it to slow the spread of the disease , reduce the peak , save life , minimize suffering , and give our NHS the chance to cope.
” This is the first time the Government has added pregnant women to the list of most ‘ at risk ’ people .
According to officials , this is a measure ‘ for precaution ’ , as it is still unclear whether coronavirus is a serious threat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ generally more prone to infections than women who are not pregnant , but England ’ s chief doctor has previously stated that he does not believe that they can pass the virus to their babies .
So far , there is no clinical evidence suggesting that coronavirus can be transmitted via the womb or through breastmilk .
Mr. Johnson added that there is a need for “ drastic action ” as the UK approaches “ the fast growth part of the upward curve ” , and Londoners should be especially careful , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the capital than elsewhere .
The lockdown will not be enforceable by law , but the Prime Minister stated that if necessary , the Government had the needed mechanisms to ensure people followed these guidelines .
From the weekend , expectant mothers in the UK will be told they have to stay at home for three months , as they are considered to be among the most vulnerable to coronavirus Prime Minister Boris Johnson revealed that The Government have added pregnant women to the list of most ‘ at risk ’ people

The novel virus that has forced the entire world to lockdown keeps people terrified, and being fast-spreading and highly unpredictable, governments decide to issue strict measures to save lives and prevent its spread.
Since they are among the most vulnerable to COVID-19, pregnant women in the UK will be instructed to remain home for three months from the weekend.
Prime minister Boris Johnson said:
“In a few days’ time – by this coming weekend – it will be necessary to go further and to ensure that those with the most serious health conditions are largely shielded from social contact for around 12 weeks.”
In his announcement, he explained that it is time “ for everyone to stop non-essential contact with others and to stop all unnecessary travel.”
He advised people to work from home where possible, and “avoid clubs, pubs theatres, and other such social venues”.
Johnson explained that this advice is “particularly important” for pregnant women, people over the age of 70 and those with certain health conditions.
He added:
“It is now clear that the peak of the epidemic is coming faster in some parts of the country than others. People over 70 might feel there is something excessive about these measures.
I believe they are overwhelmingly worth it to slow the spread of the disease, reduce the peak, save life, minimize suffering, and give our NHS the chance to cope.”
This is the first time the Government has added pregnant women to the list of most ‘at risk’ people. According to officials, this is a measure ‘for precaution’, as it is still unclear whether coronavirus is a serious threat to their health.
Expectant mothers are generally more prone to infections than women who are not pregnant, but England’s chief doctor has previously stated that he does not believe that they can pass the virus to their babies.
So far, there is no clinical evidence suggesting that coronavirus can be transmitted via the womb or through breastmilk.
Mr. Johnson added that there is a need for “drastic action” as the UK approaches “the fast growth part of the upward curve”, and Londoners should be especially careful, as the virus is spreading more rapidly in the capital than elsewhere.
The lockdown will not be enforceable by law, but the Prime Minister stated that if necessary, the Government had the needed mechanisms to ensure people followed these guidelines.
From the weekend, expectant mothers in the UK will be told they have to stay at home for three months, as they are considered to be among the most vulnerable to coronavirus
Prime Minister Boris Johnson revealed that The Government have added pregnant women to the list of most ‘at risk’ people
Sources:
www.bbc.com
www.thesun.co.uk
www.thesun.co.uk
www.express.co.uk


healthyfoodhouse--2020-03-19--Water In Venice Canals Are “Crystal Clear” During Quarantine Shutdown

These days , everything we hear when we turn on the TV or read online terrifies us .
Yet , there is good news that can restore our hope that , eventually , everything will go back to normal .
Since the shutdown of Wuhan , it has been reported that air pollution was dramatically reduced , and it seems that Italy has at least something to be happy about in these dark times .
Apparently , the environment benefits from our social isolation .
Scientists agree that the levels of NO2 are significantly lower , and the air becomes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ started back in December , and the sky which is usually dangerously high in air pollution , has turned blue , a change attributed to the pause of factory work and travel bans .
Venice , one of the top touristic destinations worldwide , has benefited from the reduced mass tourism and travel , closure of museums and the postponement of the Venice Architecture Biennale , and the lockdown of the entire country too .
Residents have witnessed fish swimming in the crystal clear canals .
The timelapse video filmed from space by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirmed that air pollution is drastically decreased .
Claus Zehner , who manages the satellite which took the photos over the Po Valley region , the Copernicus Sentinel-5P , said that they believe the positive change has come as a result of the reduced activity at factories and less traffic : “ Although there could be slight variations in the data due to cloud cover and changing weather , we are very confident that the reduction in emissions that we can see coincides with the lockdown in Italy causing less traffic and industrial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Venice is typically murky , and now , it has become incredibly clear .
Many were even surprised to see the fish living and swimming in it .
Photos of the clean canals have been posted to the Facebook group “ Clean Venice ” , with a caption : “ Incredible images of the Rio dei Ferali , behind San Marco square , usually cloudy .
Nature reclaims its spaces .
Less traffic , less discharges.
” Yet , Venice mayor ’ s office debunked the rumors that the fish in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and improved quality of water , and a spokesman explained that this “ miracle ” is caused “ because there is less traffic on the canals , allowing the sediment to stay at the bottom .
Otherwise , boat traffic “ usually brings sediment to the top of the water ’ s surface .
”

These days, everything we hear when we turn on the TV or read online terrifies us. Yet, there is good news that can restore our hope that, eventually, everything will go back to normal.
Since the shutdown of Wuhan, it has been reported that air pollution was dramatically reduced, and it seems that Italy has at least something to be happy about in these dark times.
Apparently, the environment benefits from our social isolation. Scientists agree that the levels of NO2 are significantly lower, and the air becomes clearer.
In Wuhan, the outbreak started back in December, and the sky which is usually dangerously high in air pollution, has turned blue, a change attributed to the pause of factory work and travel bans.
Venice, one of the top touristic destinations worldwide, has benefited from the reduced mass tourism and travel, closure of museums and the postponement of the Venice Architecture Biennale, and the lockdown of the entire country too.
Residents have witnessed fish swimming in the crystal clear canals. The timelapse video filmed from space by the European Space Agency (ESA) confirmed that air pollution is drastically decreased.
Claus Zehner, who manages the satellite which took the photos over the Po Valley region, the Copernicus Sentinel-5P, said that they believe the positive change has come as a result of the reduced activity at factories and less traffic:
“Although there could be slight variations in the data due to cloud cover and changing weather, we are very confident that the reduction in emissions that we can see coincides with the lockdown in Italy causing less traffic and industrial activities.”
The water in the canals in Venice is typically murky, and now, it has become incredibly clear. Many were even surprised to see the fish living and swimming in it.
Photos of the clean canals have been posted to the Facebook group “Clean Venice”, with a caption:
“Incredible images of the Rio dei Ferali, behind San Marco square, usually cloudy. Nature reclaims its spaces. Less traffic, less discharges.”
Yet, Venice mayor’s office debunked the rumors that the fish in the canals are visible due to the changed and improved quality of water, and a spokesman explained that this “miracle” is caused “because there is less traffic on the canals, allowing the sediment to stay at the bottom. Otherwise, boat traffic “usually brings sediment to the top of the water’s surface.”
Sources:
www.boredpanda.com
happymag.tv
www.tyla.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-03-20--Global Lockdowns May Save More People From Air Pollution Than Coronavirus

Among the terrible news linked to the coronavirus pandemic , there is some news that might put a smile on your face- the decreased industrial activity has drastically lowered air pollution .
Photos of the clear waters in the canals of Venice , and the blue sky above Wuhan , resulting from the positive changes in the environment , have melted many hearts these days too .
Safety measures applied by governments around the world have reduced the emissions of air pollutants and greenhouse gasses , and scientists maintain that by May when CO2 emissions are at the highest due @ @ @ @ @ @ @ levels recorded might be the lowest since the financial crisis more than ten years decade ago .
According to the World Health Organization , air pollution kills around 7 million people annually .
On the other hand , according to Forbes Magazine , “ the global death toll of an uncontained pandemic remains largely a matter of conjecture.
” “ The most dramatic projections that have been released—too hastily to be peer-reviewed—put the global death toll of an unchecked pandemic in the millions—total , not annual .
Most credible estimates are much less @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 1957 flu outbreak that killed just over 1 million .
The toll from a contained outbreak would , of course , be much smaller.
” According to a Stanford University scientist , Marshall Burke , the two-month quarantine in China has already saved 77,000 people ( 4,000 kids under 5 and 73,000 adults over 70 ) from death by air pollution .
He explained that “ even under more conservative assumptions ” , the number of lives saved will be 20 times the number of coronavirus deaths there .
François Gemenne , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ studies the interactions between environmental changes and human migration , explains : “ More than likely the number of lives that would be spared because of these confinement measures would be higher than the number of lives that would be lost because of the pandemic [ had it not been contained ] .
” He explained that atmospheric pollution kills 48,000 in France every year , and over a million others in China .
The World Health Organization estimates that the global toll from air pollution at 7 million per year .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me most is that the measures that we are ready to take to face this coronavirus are much more severe than the measures we would be ready to take to face climate change or atmospheric pollution .
I think this is something that should question us : why are we so much more afraid of the coronavirus than we are of climate change or atmospheric pollution or other kinds of threats .
What is so special about the coronavirus that we are ready to put the whole world on lockdown because of that @ @

Among the terrible news linked to the coronavirus pandemic, there is some news that might put a smile on your face- the decreased industrial activity has drastically lowered air pollution.
Photos of the clear waters in the canals of Venice, and the blue sky above Wuhan, resulting from the positive changes in the environment, have melted many hearts these days too.
Safety measures applied by governments around the world have reduced the emissions of air pollutants and greenhouse gasses, and scientists maintain that by May when CO2 emissions are at the highest due to the decomposition of leaves, the levels recorded might be the lowest since the financial crisis more than ten years decade ago.
According to the World Health Organization, air pollution kills around 7 million people annually.
On the other hand, according to Forbes Magazine, “the global death toll of an uncontained pandemic remains largely a matter of conjecture.”
“The most dramatic projections that have been released—too hastily to be peer-reviewed—put the global death toll of an unchecked pandemic in the millions—total, not annual. Most credible estimates are much less. Some experts have compared it to the 1957 flu outbreak that killed just over 1 million. The toll from a contained outbreak would, of course, be much smaller.”
According to a Stanford University scientist, Marshall Burke, the two-month quarantine in China has already saved 77,000 people( 4,000 kids under 5 and 73,000 adults over 70) from death by air pollution. He explained that “even under more conservative assumptions”, the number of lives saved will be 20 times the number of coronavirus deaths there.
François Gemenne, director of The Hugo Observatory, which studies the interactions between environmental changes and human migration, explains:
“More than likely the number of lives that would be spared because of these confinement measures would be higher than the number of lives that would be lost because of the pandemic [had it not been contained].”
He explained that atmospheric pollution kills 48,000 in France every year, and over a million others in China. The World Health Organization estimates that the global toll from air pollution at 7 million per year.
Gemenne also commented:
“These are fascinating times. What surprises me most is that the measures that we are ready to take to face this coronavirus are much more severe than the measures we would be ready to take to face climate change or atmospheric pollution.
I think this is something that should question us: why are we so much more afraid of the coronavirus than we are of climate change or atmospheric pollution or other kinds of threats. What is so special about the coronavirus that we are ready to put the whole world on lockdown because of that?”
Sources:
www.forbes.com
www.bbc.com
www.forbes.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-03-20--We Live In A Society Of Narcissists And It Is More Apparent Now Than Ever

The COVID-19 pandemic terrified the entire world , but hard times teach us the most valuable lessons in life .
The neglect of our environment has gone too far , and now , the entire world population is under a major threat .
Nature is an unlikely beneficiary of coronavirus , but one would have expected that people would grow closer during these dark times , amid the crisis .
Yet , in reality , some people saw an opportunity to profit from the coronavirus outbreak .
This made customers face astronomical tags on the most necessary things , leaving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This became so common , that eBay and Amazon started an open war against “ price gouging , ” .
Others would panic-buy everything they see on the supermarket shelves , without even thinking of others and their needs .
“ On bulk purchasing of supplies : Stop hoarding .
I can ’ t be more blunt about it .
Stop it .
It is not sensible , it is not helpful and it has been one of the most disappointing things I have seen in Australian behavior in response to this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are as a people .
It is not necessary .
It is not something that people should be doing.
” Ok , wait .
What has happened to humanity ?
How can humans forget to be humane ?
Many believe that we grew extremely disconnected due to social media .
All we think of are likes , comments , and videos that go viral .
These days , social media actually contribute to panic among people , as they offer easy access to information , both , real and fake .
We stopped @ @ @ @ @ @ @ homes .
We stopped thinking about others .
People have become selfish , concerned about their own needs only , not willing to help the vulnerable ones ..and our society has become one of narcissists .
Now is the right time to stop , appreciate the small things in life , and care for others .
Remember to be kind amid the coronavirus pandemic , and think of the more vulnerable , and how your actions affect them .
If we do not stop thinking about money only , the pandemic will separate @ @ @ @

The COVID-19 pandemic terrified the entire world, but hard times teach us the most valuable lessons in life. The neglect of our environment has gone too far, and now, the entire world population is under a major threat.
Nature is an unlikely beneficiary of coronavirus, but one would have expected that people would grow closer during these dark times, amid the crisis.
Yet, in reality, some people saw an opportunity to profit from the coronavirus outbreak. This made customers face astronomical tags on the most necessary things, leaving many of them unable to afford them.
This became so common, that eBay and Amazon started an open war against “price gouging,”. Others would panic-buy everything they see on the supermarket shelves, without even thinking of others and their needs.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, infuriated, addressed this issue:
“On bulk purchasing of supplies: Stop hoarding. I can’t be more blunt about it. Stop it.
It is not sensible, it is not helpful and it has been one of the most disappointing things I have seen in Australian behavior in response to this crisis.
That is not who we are as a people. It is not necessary. It is not something that people should be doing.”
Ok, wait. What has happened to humanity?
How can humans forget to be humane?
Many believe that we grew extremely disconnected due to social media. All we think of are likes, comments, and videos that go viral.
These days, social media actually contribute to panic among people, as they offer easy access to information, both, real and fake.
We stopped thinking about real-life out of our cozy homes. We stopped thinking about others.
People have become selfish, concerned about their own needs only, not willing to help the vulnerable ones ..and our society has become one of narcissists. Now is the right time to stop, appreciate the small things in life, and care for others.
Remember to be kind amid the coronavirus pandemic, and think of the more vulnerable, and how your actions affect them. If we do not stop thinking about money only, the pandemic will separate us even more.
Sources:
www.theguardian.com
www.usatoday.com
www.abc.net.au


healthyfoodhouse--2020-03-21--This Infographic Visualizes The History Of Pandemics By Death Toll

Researchers are struggling to find an effective solution to flatten the curve and prevent the rapid spread of the novel virus that terrified the world .
Governments have issued many safety measures , and claim that if we are disciplined , we can dramatically contribute to the combat against the coronavirus .
The World Health Organization ( WHO ) has recently declared the Coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) outbreak a pandemic .
A pandemic is a disease that has spread over a large area of land , and there have been numerous pandemics throughout history .
Infectious diseases have spread just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Outbreaks are almost constant even in modern times , but they rarely reach the pandemic level as the Novel Coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) has .
People struggled with diseases and illnesses since the earliest days , but with the emergence of the agrarian communities and the establishment of trade relations , diseases increased , including smallpox , leprosy , malaria , tuberculosis , and influenza .
Yet , over time , the dead rates of diseases started to decrease , due to the numerous advancements in medicine and healthcare .
In ancient @ @ @ @ @ @ @ gods , and believed that diseases were brought down by the supernatural powers of the Universe .
One of the earliest pandemics , Justinian ’ s plague , started from China or North-East India .
Procopius of Caesarea , the Byzantine historian , blamed Emperor Justinian , maintaining that his actions brought upon God ’ s fury .
Yet , over time , people ’ s understanding of pandemics and diseases evolved , and they started relying on scientific explanations instead of superstitions .
The more civilized humans became , the more likely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ boosted the spread of pandemics , quarantine was issued in the 14th century as a way to stop plaque from spreading in the coastal cities .
In Venice , ships that returned from a diseased port had to sit at the anchor for a month before they landed .
In the 19th century , people used quarantine as the only way to survive the cholera outbreak in London .
To determine how infectious a disease is , scientists use a measure called the reproduction number , the R0 or “ R naught ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ infected , and the number of those that can be susceptible to the disease on average .
For instance , measles is the most contagious , with an R0 range of 12-18 .
The R0 of the COVID-19 is yet to be determined , as its outbreak is still ongoing and researchers are still learning about it .
The infographic can be used to compare the infectiousness of COVID-19 to the pandemics humans have experienced throughout history , from the Antonine Plague , of 165 to 180 AD , which killed an estimated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and accelerated its disintegration , to more recent pandemics , like Ebola and the swine flu .
The bubonic plague , also known as the Black Death , was the most lethal of all diseases , causing the death of nearly 200 million people in the 14th century .
Next is smallpox , which has killed over 56 million people in over four centuries , before it was finally eradicated in 1980 .
The death rate of COVID-19 is fortunately significantly lower , but it is still in its early stages .
What @ @ @ @ @ @ @ history is that the denser the neighborhood , the higher the risk of people being affected by pandemics .
The driving forces behind pandemics remain to be the rising global connections and interactions .
Nowadays , the spread of diseases is additionally boosted by climate crisis and pollution .
What we can do in these “ dark times ” until scientists manage to find an effective medicine or , hopefully , a vaccine , is to be conscious and follow the recommendations of experts .

Researchers are struggling to find an effective solution to flatten the curve and prevent the rapid spread of the novel virus that terrified the world.
Governments have issued many safety measures, and claim that if we are disciplined, we can dramatically contribute to the combat against the coronavirus.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently declared the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak a pandemic. A pandemic is a disease that has spread over a large area of land, and there have been numerous pandemics throughout history.
Infectious diseases have spread just like humans have spread across the world. Outbreaks are almost constant even in modern times, but they rarely reach the pandemic level as the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has.
People struggled with diseases and illnesses since the earliest days, but with the emergence of the agrarian communities and the establishment of trade relations, diseases increased, including smallpox, leprosy, malaria, tuberculosis, and influenza.
Yet, over time, the dead rates of diseases started to decrease, due to the numerous advancements in medicine and healthcare.
In ancient times, people linked everything to their gods, and believed that diseases were brought down by the supernatural powers of the Universe.
One of the earliest pandemics, Justinian’s plague, started from China or North-East India. Procopius of Caesarea, the Byzantine historian, blamed Emperor Justinian, maintaining that his actions brought upon God’s fury.
Yet, over time, people’s understanding of pandemics and diseases evolved, and they started relying on scientific explanations instead of superstitions.
The more civilized humans became, the more likely pandemics would occur. As trade relations boosted the spread of pandemics, quarantine was issued in the 14th century as a way to stop plaque from spreading in the coastal cities.
In Venice, ships that returned from a diseased port had to sit at the anchor for a month before they landed. In the 19th century, people used quarantine as the only way to survive the cholera outbreak in London.
To determine how infectious a disease is, scientists use a measure called the reproduction number, the R0 or “R naught”, which shows the number of people infected, and the number of those that can be susceptible to the disease on average.
For instance, measles is the most contagious, with an R0 range of 12-18.
The R0 of the COVID-19 is yet to be determined, as its outbreak is still ongoing and researchers are still learning about it.
The infographic can be used to compare the infectiousness of COVID-19 to the pandemics humans have experienced throughout history, from the Antonine Plague, of 165 to 180 AD, which killed an estimated 5 million people in the Roman Empire and accelerated its disintegration, to more recent pandemics, like Ebola and the swine flu.
The bubonic plague, also known as the Black Death, was the most lethal of all diseases, causing the death of nearly 200 million people in the 14th century.
Next is smallpox, which has killed over 56 million people in over four centuries, before it was finally eradicated in 1980.
The death rate of COVID-19 is fortunately significantly lower, but it is still in its early stages.
What remains the same in all pandemics in history is that the denser the neighborhood, the higher the risk of people being affected by pandemics. The driving forces behind pandemics remain to be the rising global connections and interactions.
Nowadays, the spread of diseases is additionally boosted by climate crisis and pollution.
What we can do in these “dark times” until scientists manage to find an effective medicine or, hopefully, a vaccine, is to be conscious and follow the recommendations of experts.
Sources:
www.visualcapitalist.com
digg.com
www.dailymail.co.uk


healthyfoodhouse--2020-03-21--In The Midst Of A Tragic Human Pandemic, The Environment Is Flourishing

The coronavirus pandemic has saddened and horrified the world , and the number of people infected from it is on the rise .
To shift from negativity , many people point out the valuable lesson this pandemic taught humans .
People have dramatically harmed the environment , and the consequences of the long years of neglect and destruction have finally come to the surface .
Have you heard of Karma ?
While humanity is struggling to stop the spread of this dangerous virus , Nature seems to enjoy the opportunity to breathe .
Satellite images of countries where intensive quarantine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dramatic decrease in pollution .
NASA satellite images showed reducing levels of nitrogen dioxide over China in the past two months .
Fei Liu , an air quality researcher at NASA ’ s Goddard Space Flight Center , said that this was the first time he has seen “ such a dramatic drop-off over such a wide area for a specific event.
” Locals were happy to see that instead of the thick smog that normally blankets the city , the sky turned blue .
Marshall Burke , a Stanford University expert , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has prevented between 50,000 and 75,000 premature deaths : “ The reductions in air pollution in China caused by this economic disruption likely saved 20 times more lives in China than have currently been lost due to infection with the virus in that country.
” “ It seems clearly incorrect and foolhardy to conclude that pandemics are good for health … But the calculation is perhaps a useful reminder of the often-hidden health consequences of the status quo .
It means that the way our economies operate absent pandemics has massive hidden health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to help see that.
” A study by specialist outlet Carbon Brief also showed that carbon dioxide emissions in China have dropped by around 25 percent .
The countrywide lockdown in Italy has provided similar effects , and the timelapse video taken from space by the European Space Agency ( ESA ) showed that air pollution was drastically reduced .
The otherwise murky waters of the Venice canals are now crystal clear , due to the stop of the traffic .
Similar results are expected in all countries that are going into quarantine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the environment is one bright spot amid the tragedy .
Yet , the moment the virus is no longer a major threat , industrialized nations will get back to work to get the economy going again , and many fear that the sharp change will negatively affect the environment once more .

The coronavirus pandemic has saddened and horrified the world, and the number of people infected from it is on the rise. To shift from negativity, many people point out the valuable lesson this pandemic taught humans.
People have dramatically harmed the environment, and the consequences of the long years of neglect and destruction have finally come to the surface.
Have you heard of Karma?
While humanity is struggling to stop the spread of this dangerous virus, Nature seems to enjoy the opportunity to breathe. Satellite images of countries where intensive quarantine measures and lockdown were issued reveal a dramatic decrease in pollution.
NASA satellite images showed reducing levels of nitrogen dioxide over China in the past two months.
Fei Liu, an air quality researcher at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, said that this was the first time he has seen “such a dramatic drop-off over such a wide area for a specific event.”
Locals were happy to see that instead of the thick smog that normally blankets the city, the sky turned blue.
Marshall Burke, a Stanford University expert, believes that the cleaner air in China has prevented between 50,000 and 75,000 premature deaths:
“The reductions in air pollution in China caused by this economic disruption likely saved 20 times more lives in China than have currently been lost due to infection with the virus in that country.”
Yet, he explains:
“It seems clearly incorrect and foolhardy to conclude that pandemics are good for health … But the calculation is perhaps a useful reminder of the often-hidden health consequences of the status quo. It means that the way our economies operate absent pandemics has massive hidden health costs, and it takes a pandemic to help see that.”
A study by specialist outlet Carbon Brief also showed that carbon dioxide emissions in China have dropped by around 25 percent.
The countrywide lockdown in Italy has provided similar effects, and the timelapse video taken from space by the European Space Agency (ESA) showed that air pollution was drastically reduced.
The otherwise murky waters of the Venice canals are now crystal clear, due to the stop of the traffic. Similar results are expected in all countries that are going into quarantine.
The healing effect the pandemic has on the environment is one bright spot amid the tragedy.
Yet, the moment the virus is no longer a major threat, industrialized nations will get back to work to get the economy going again, and many fear that the sharp change will negatively affect the environment once more.
Sources:
www.newshub.co.nz
www.politico.eu
edition.cnn.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-03-21--This Is What It Feels Like To Finally Be With Your Forever Person

Real , happy life begins the moment you find your soulmate .
It is the feeling of perfect unity , the missing part in the soul , the explanation , the reason , the beginning of happiness and fulfillment .
Since it is so important , finding the soulmate in life is often challenging .
Yet , I can assure you , your forever person will appear when you at least expect it , but need him or her the most .
Once you have found this person , you can freely reveal the true you , you feel a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more reasons to keep the mask on the face .
You ’ ll know that you will have this person by your side in good and bad , and this will give you the strength to go through everything in life .
For the first time in your entire life , you can truly be yourself and in love .
You can settle down and breathe .
You finally feel like a first choice , and you ’ re getting as much as you ’ re giving .
This relationship will calm you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have a reason to cry yourself to sleep .
In case of a conflict , the two of you will peacefully find a compromise and sort things out .
You will now see what is a proper , loving and respectful relationship , compared to what you assumed was normal in the past .
Being in the arms of your forever person will be the safest place on Earth .
You will start to worry and stress less , as his hug at the end of the day will make everything okay again @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to try so hard anymore .
Your soulmate will never miss the opportunity to show you how important and valuable you are .
This peace will fight insecurity , as your soulmate will fight even harder to be with you- your happiness is his priority .
Your soulmate will support you , believe in you , and encourage you to pursue your dreams in life .
You won ’ t have to change , because you will finally be accepted just the way you are .
Yet , this time , you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ person will be able to take a peek into your soil , and s/he will always find a way to help you fight sadness and anger .
With the right person with you , you can conquer the world .
If you still haven ’ t found yours , remember to love and respect yourself first , and enjoy your own company .
Then , be open to the idea of true love , and never lose hope , as s/he might be just around the corner .

Real, happy life begins the moment you find your soulmate. It is the feeling of perfect unity, the missing part in the soul, the explanation, the reason, the beginning of happiness and fulfillment.
Since it is so important, finding the soulmate in life is often challenging. Yet, I can assure you, your forever person will appear when you at least expect it, but need him or her the most.
Once you have found this person, you can freely reveal the true you, you feel a sense of comfort, there are no more reasons to keep the mask on the face.
You’ll know that you will have this person by your side in good and bad, and this will give you the strength to go through everything in life.
For the first time in your entire life, you can truly be yourself and in love. You can settle down and breathe.
You finally feel like a first choice, and you’re getting as much as you’re giving. This relationship will calm you, and you’ll no longer have a reason to cry yourself to sleep.
In case of a conflict, the two of you will peacefully find a compromise and sort things out. You will now see what is a proper, loving and respectful relationship, compared to what you assumed was normal in the past.
Being in the arms of your forever person will be the safest place on Earth. You will start to worry and stress less, as his hug at the end of the day will make everything okay again.
Moreover, you won’t need to try so hard anymore. Your soulmate will never miss the opportunity to show you how important and valuable you are.
This peace will fight insecurity, as your soulmate will fight even harder to be with you- your happiness is his priority. Your soulmate will support you, believe in you, and encourage you to pursue your dreams in life.
You won’t have to change, because you will finally be accepted just the way you are. Yet, this time, you will strive to be better. This person will be able to take a peek into your soil, and s/he will always find a way to help you fight sadness and anger.
With the right person with you, you can conquer the world.
If you still haven’t found yours, remember to love and respect yourself first, and enjoy your own company.
Then, be open to the idea of true love, and never lose hope, as s/he might be just around the corner.
Sources:
www.yourtango.com
thoughtcatalog.com
www.bolde.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-03-21--Deer On The Streets Of Japan, Monkeys in Thailand While People Are in Quarantine (photo)

Many believe that the coronavirus pandemic is a valuable lesson that we all need to learn .
These dark times will remind us of the importance of family , solidarity , community spirit , and the care for our environment .
It seems that we forgot about the power of Karma , but Nature didn ’ t .
While numerous governments have applied quarantine as a safety measure to prevent the spread of the coronavirus , animals started to move freely along the empty streets .
In Japan , deer from Nara Park started wandering out of it to find @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the locals .
Many animals are almost entirely sustained on treats handed out by tourists , so as the flow of tourists has been drastically reduced recently , a lot of them decided to roam the streets and take care of themselves .
“ On the morning of 2 March , for the first time in my 30 years of living here , there are deer at Nara Station , two kilometers away from Nara Park .
There are no tourists to feed them rice crackers so they ’ ve ventured far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Nara and feed rice crackers to the deer !
” Yet , such strange behavior was spotted in other countries as well .
Numerous starving monkeys shocked people on a city plaza in Lopburi , Thailand , and many accounts of various animals ( sheep , boars and a horse ! )
wandering the streets in Italy appeared on social media .
Animals seem to enjoy our absence from the streets !
From deer to monkeys , various animals roam the streets freely : Deer on the streets of Japan Monkeys on the @ @ @

Many believe that the coronavirus pandemic is a valuable lesson that we all need to learn. These dark times will remind us of the importance of family, solidarity, community spirit, and the care for our environment.
It seems that we forgot about the power of Karma, but Nature didn’t.
While numerous governments have applied quarantine as a safety measure to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, animals started to move freely along the empty streets.
In Japan, deer from Nara Park started wandering out of it to find something to eat, to the surprise of the locals. Many animals are almost entirely sustained on treats handed out by tourists, so as the flow of tourists has been drastically reduced recently, a lot of them decided to roam the streets and take care of themselves.
One Twitter user wrote:
“On the morning of 2 March, for the first time in my 30 years of living here, there are deer at Nara Station, two kilometers away from Nara Park. There are no tourists to feed them rice crackers so they’ve ventured far away for breakfast. Please come to Nara and feed rice crackers to the deer!”
Yet, such strange behavior was spotted in other countries as well.
Numerous starving monkeys shocked people on a city plaza in Lopburi, Thailand, and many accounts of various animals (sheep, boars and a horse!) wandering the streets in Italy appeared on social media.
Animals seem to enjoy our absence from the streets!
From deer to monkeys, various animals roam the streets freely:
Deer on the streets of Japan
Monkeys on the streets of Thailand
Posted by Sasaluk Rattanachai on Tuesday, 10 March 2020
Wild boars, sheep, and horses in Italy
Sources:
www.boredpanda.com
www.nytimes.com
soranews24.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-03-22--Supermarket In Denmark Comes Up With A Brilliant Pricing Trick To Stop Hand Sanitizer Hoarding

Amid the fear and panic due to the rapid spread of the coronavirus worldwide , netizens have found a reason to laugh- people who hoard toilet paper from supermarkets !
Yet , many people criticize those that are so selfish , that they hoard things which are particularly important but hard-to-find these days , like masks , respirators , single-use medicinal gloves , and hand sanitizer .
The phenomenon , known as panic-buying , is happening all around the world .
In the U.S. , the two brothers in Tennessee remain the worst example of hand sanitizer hoarding during the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about recently .
Well , this might have not happened if they were in Denmark !
Namely , a Danish supermarket found a creative way to stop people from stocking up in their hand sanitizer !
One Twitter user shared the idea of this Danish supermarket to deal with people who hoard hand sanitizer “ Meny Rotunden Hellerup Foodmarket ” is a popular supermarket in Denmark , and they describe themselves as “ an exclusive shopping environment with respect for people ’ s busy everyday life ” .
Yet , they showed once @ @ @ @ @ @ @ think of all their customers .
After the shelves of the local supermarkets were emptied , Denmark ’ s government has asked citizens not to hoard food and other supplies , but some people continued the “ greedy ” practice .
As soon as people started hoarding hand sanitizer , the supermarket decided to do something about it .
The store is now selling one bottle of sanitizer for 40 DKK ( $ 4.09 ) while two bottles cost 1,000 DKK ( $ 95 ) On March 16 , Twitter user @ _schuermannn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supermarket taped to its display of hand sanitizer , explaining that one bottle costs 40 DKK ( $ 5.73 USD ) , but any more than that will cost 1,000 DKK ( $ 143 USD ) each .
They explained their strategy on Facebook on March 18 : The supermarket took it to Facebook to explain their motivation behind their move : We have a great responsibility to keep the business running , and we can only do that with everyone ’ s help and understanding .
I can help in the following @ @ @ @ @ @ @ respect the distance between each other and our co-workers ; Sprinkle ( likely sanitize or wash ) hands off at the entrance and use gloves ; If you are a family , please allow only one person to purchase the purchases if possible ; There may be times when we limit how many customers we accept in the store at one time .
We will keep you informed about any operating changes on Facebook .
Take care and thank you for your understanding.
” While some believe there are other ways to prevent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !

Amid the fear and panic due to the rapid spread of the coronavirus worldwide, netizens have found a reason to laugh- people who hoard toilet paper from supermarkets!
Yet, many people criticize those that are so selfish, that they hoard things which are particularly important but hard-to-find these days, like masks, respirators, single-use medicinal gloves, and hand sanitizer.
The phenomenon, known as panic-buying, is happening all around the world.
In the U.S., the two brothers in Tennessee remain the worst example of hand sanitizer hoarding during the COVID-19 crisis, a story we wrote about recently.
Well, this might have not happened if they were in Denmark!
Namely, a Danish supermarket found a creative way to stop people from stocking up in their hand sanitizer!
One Twitter user shared the idea of this Danish supermarket to deal with people who hoard hand sanitizer
A supermarket in Denmark got tired of people hoarding hand sanitizer, so came up with their own way of stopping it. 1 bottle kr40 (€5.50)
2 bottles kr1000 (€134.00) each bottle. Hoarding stopped!#COVID19 #coronavirus #Hoarding pic.twitter.com/qaJb7UZwLr — 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙪𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙣 🕯 🇪🇺🇩🇰🇩🇪🇸🇬 (@_schuermann) March 15, 2020
“Meny Rotunden Hellerup Foodmarket” is a popular supermarket in Denmark, and they describe themselves as “an exclusive shopping environment with respect for people’s busy everyday life”.
Yet, they showed once more that they are very humane and think of all their customers. After the shelves of the local supermarkets were emptied, Denmark’s government has asked citizens not to hoard food and other supplies, but some people continued the “greedy” practice.
As soon as people started hoarding hand sanitizer, the supermarket decided to do something about it.
The store is now selling one bottle of sanitizer for 40 DKK ($4.09) while two bottles cost 1,000 DKK ($95)
On March 16, Twitter user @_schuermannn posted the photo of a notice the supermarket taped to its display of hand sanitizer, explaining that one bottle costs 40 DKK ($5.73 USD), but any more than that will cost 1,000 DKK ($143 USD) each.
They explained their strategy on Facebook on March 18:
The supermarket took it to Facebook to explain their motivation behind their move:
“Dear customers,
We have a great responsibility to keep the business running, and we can only do that with everyone’s help and understanding. I can help in the following way:
We ask all customers to respect the distance between each other and our co-workers;
Sprinkle (likely sanitize or wash) hands off at the entrance and use gloves;
If you are a family, please allow only one person to purchase the purchases if possible;
There may be times when we limit how many customers we accept in the store at one time. We will keep you informed about any operating changes on Facebook. Take care and thank you for your understanding.”
We absolutely loved the idea!
While some believe there are other ways to prevent hoarding, most people loved the idea!
Brilliant idea. Instead of making multiples cheaper, or supermarkets should do this. That would stop the panic buying. — Gary Cook (@orak100) March 16, 2020
Magnificent idea! We should do this in UK (although the shelves are bare anyway 🤪) but we could apply it for toilet roll, cans of soup, pasta…the essentials lol 🧻💷🧻🧻💎#panicbuyuk — kathryn f (@verdiKat) March 16, 2020
They’ve got four bottles left. — Grant McManus (@Gr3ant) March 16, 2020
Amazingly simple idea that would be effective. Though, €5.50 for hand sanitizer is overpriced as well. — TheRanter2012🏴 (@TheRanter2012) March 16, 2020
Brilliant. Simple yet innovative. We need more innovative ideas to prevent the current empty shelves. Are our complacent supermarkets taking note? @sainsburys @asda @Tesco @waitrose @AldiUK — savvytraveller #FBPE #RejoinEU (@wineexpert1968) March 17, 2020
Would work wonders for toilet paper too -- limit the volumes and gets people to behave… #colruyt #delhaise #aldi #lidl #carrefour#vrt #vtmnieuws
Lets build on this and get this concept going everywhere!!! — Hans Rosvelds (@HansRosvelds) March 19, 2020
The Costco in my city is limiting tissues, toilet paper, water and paper towels to 1 only- great idea- as are other grocery stores. Finally!! — jccb52 (@JCristoveanu) March 20, 2020
Good idea, but difficult for people like my sister who has to buy for my housebound parents. She managed to buy 2 in the end at the chemist, but they did have to check my dads cpr number on the database to confirm he’s classed as terminal — LeonoraChristina (@JammersMinde) March 16, 2020
I love the Danes, great people.
When I was in Copenhagen we used the local meny shop nearby in Amager. 👍 — Jimmy Bhoy 45% (@travellinbhoy) March 16, 2020
ethical price gouging @ChrisPacia — Ben Clair (@bnjclr) March 18, 2020
Well seen…
Sometimes getting the market to work the other around is smart… — Noah (@yhakovben) March 17, 2020
Fantastic a lesson to be learned here — longcrendon (@longcrendon13) March 17, 2020
@Tesco haha that could be stopping a few panic shoppers 😉 — Marco Ziegler (@techexplorer20) March 19, 2020
Or you just simply put a limit on it like they do with literally everything else that goes on sale like soda, for instance. But they don’t limit hand sanitizer or toilet paper? — Violet Rayne (@purplerayne999) March 17, 2020
This has my support. We need to sanitize our shopping with such measures. — NonStopDemocracy 🇪🇺 (@NonStopDemocrat) March 18, 2020
UK Supermarkets should do the same with toilet tolls pack of 2 £1.00 any additional packs £122.00 each — Mike Howell Esq (@rugbymike2012) March 18, 2020
Here in France, while a GREAT idea, it would be illegal… — The SF Reader (@TheSFReader) March 18, 2020
Sources:
nypost.com
www.diply.com
mothership.sg


healthyfoodhouse--2020-03-22--98 Year Old Mom Moves To Nursing Home To Look After 80-Year-Old Son

Motherhood is sacred , and mothers are fully devoted to their children until their last breath .
The love of the mother for her child is unmeasurable , unconditional , unlimited .
Erich Fromm described maternal love as follows : “ Mother ’ s love is bliss , is peace , it need not be acquired , it need not be deserved.
” Regardless of her age , a mother will be always there to help her children and make sacrifices , and Ada Keating is a great example of this .
Back in 2017 , Ada , 98 at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ home of her then- 80-year old son Tom , to take care of him .
Oh , this melts my heart !
Once more , this mother was there when her son needed her the most .
First , Tom needed additional care that he could not receive at home , so in 2016 , he moved to the Moss View care in Huyton , Liverpool .
The following year , Ada decided to go and be with him .
They enjoy their time spent together , often playing cards and watching Emmerdale @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as Ada explains : “ I say goodnight to Tom in his room every night and I ’ ll go and say good morning to him .
I ’ ll tell him I ’ m coming down for breakfast .
When I go out to the hairdressers he ’ ll look for me to see when I ’ m coming back .
When I get back he ’ ll come to me with his arms outstretched and give me a big hug .
You never stop being a mum.
” They originally come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ always been close , as Tom never married .
Tom added that they enjoyed their time at the nursing home , and he was very happy to have his mother with him .
He said that she took very good care of him , and she would sometimes even say ” behave yourself ” .
He is the oldest of the four children Ada and her late husband Harry had .
He had three sisters , Janet , Margi , and Barbara , who passed away at 13 .
Before their retirement , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at HE Simm building services , while Ada worked as a nurse at Mill Road Hospital .
Their entire family regularly visits them , and sometimes , up to five generations of the Keating family come to see them !
Ada ’ s granddaughter , Debi Higham , said that it is “ reassuring ” for them “ that they ’ re both getting looked after 24/7.
” Philip Daniels , the manager at this nursing home , said : “ It ’ s very touching to see the close relationship both Tom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pleased we were able to accommodate both of their needs .
It ’ s very rare to see mothers and their children together in the same care home and we certainly want to make their time as special as possible .
They are inseparable .
”

Motherhood is sacred, and mothers are fully devoted to their children until their last breath. The love of the mother for her child is unmeasurable, unconditional, unlimited.
Erich Fromm described maternal love as follows:
“Mother’s love is bliss, is peace, it need not be acquired, it need not be deserved.”
Regardless of her age, a mother will be always there to help her children and make sacrifices, and Ada Keating is a great example of this. Back in 2017, Ada, 98 at the time, moved to the nursing home of her then- 80-year old son Tom, to take care of him.
Oh, this melts my heart!
Once more, this mother was there when her son needed her the most. First, Tom needed additional care that he could not receive at home, so in 2016, he moved to the Moss View care in Huyton, Liverpool.
The following year, Ada decided to go and be with him. They enjoy their time spent together, often playing cards and watching Emmerdale.
They have certain daily routines, as Ada explains:
“I say goodnight to Tom in his room every night and I’ll go and say good morning to him. I’ll tell him I’m coming down for breakfast.
When I go out to the hairdressers he’ll look for me to see when I’m coming back. When I get back he’ll come to me with his arms outstretched and give me a big hug. You never stop being a mum.”
They originally come from Wavertree, Liverpool, and have always been close, as Tom never married.
Tom added that they enjoyed their time at the nursing home, and he was very happy to have his mother with him. He said that she took very good care of him, and she would sometimes even say ” behave yourself”.
He is the oldest of the four children Ada and her late husband Harry had. He had three sisters, Janet, Margi, and Barbara, who passed away at 13. Before their retirement, he worked as a painter and decorator at HE Simm building services, while Ada worked as a nurse at Mill Road Hospital.
Their entire family regularly visits them, and sometimes, up to five generations of the Keating family come to see them!
Ada’s granddaughter, Debi Higham, said that it is “reassuring” for them “that they’re both getting looked after 24/7.”
Philip Daniels, the manager at this nursing home, said:
“It’s very touching to see the close relationship both Tom and Ada share and we are so pleased we were able to accommodate both of their needs.
It’s very rare to see mothers and their children together in the same care home and we certainly want to make their time as special as possible. They are inseparable.”
Touching, isn’t it?
Sources:
her.womenworking.com
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
www.psychologytoday.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-03-22--Life Finds A Way: Pictures After The Australian Bushfires

Nature always recovers , and sometimes , we just need to leave it to heal itself .
The bushfires in @ @ @ @ @ for months , but Nature has found a way to recover once more .
Even @ @ @ @ @ bush will ever return to its previous state , residents notice animals returning to the @ @ @ @ @ sprouting .
“ Notwithstanding climate change , we ’ re still seeing the ecosystems recover @ @ @ @ @ would .
Whether they ’ ll continue to recover , is more uncertain.
” Many @ @ @ @ @ protect their buds from fire , so they can sprout soon after being burnt at @ @ @ @ @ use the nutrients in ash .
However , even though this cycle is normal for @ @ @ @ @ it can bounce back from fires , the survivors face numerous challenges .
Nevertheless , @ @ @ @ @ , green plants emerging from the charred trees and pastures , and burned earth , @ @ @ @ @

Nature always recovers, and sometimes, we just need to leave it to heal itself. The bushfires in Australia kept damaging its territory for months, but Nature has found a way to recover once more.
Even though many experts suspect the bush will ever return to its previous state, residents notice animals returning to the area, and green shoots sprouting.
Michael Doherty, a plant ecologist, says:
“Notwithstanding climate change, we’re still seeing the ecosystems recover as we might expect they would. Whether they’ll continue to recover, is more uncertain.”
Many Australian plants have evolved to protect their buds from fire, so they can sprout soon after being burnt at the surface, and even use the nutrients in ash.
However, even though this cycle is normal for Australia’s vegetation and it can bounce back from fires, the survivors face numerous challenges.
Nevertheless, the following pictures of fresh, green plants emerging from the charred trees and pastures, and burned earth, brought hope to many:
Sources:
theconversation.com
www.npr.org
www.boredpanda.com


healthyfoodhouse--2020-03-23--22 Times People Found Treasure From Thrift Store

Do you remember when , as a child , you dreamed of finding a lost treasure while diving in the sea , or a valuable old necklace while playing in the park ?
Well , these things do happen , folks , but in most cases , when you have already grown up .
In thrift shops .
Many people who have given a chance to thrift stores have been lucky enough to find many valuable things that look great for a small amount of money .
Ever since the release of Macklemore ’ s song , “ Thrift Shop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ become a popular way to save money .
What ’ s more , many people maintain that going to a thrift shop is one of the most fun things they can do for a few dollars .
They can spend a lot of time while going through stuff like old books , vintage clothes , jewelry , and furniture !
Many people have started calling their habit of thrift store shopping different names— “ thrifting , ” “ thrift hauling ” and “ Goodwill hunting ” .
Thrifting lovers have even started many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ find an interesting second-hand item or have done a fantastic deal .
There is even an interesting saying : After you see the photos below , we believe you won ’ t think twice before you enter one of them !
1 .
After she broke up with her boyfriend ten years ago , she was sad she left her vintage apple necklace at his place .
Yet , after all this time and 700 miles later , she finally found it at an antique store !
2 .
After I bought a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Value Village , I found this .
And I just paid $ 5 for it .
3 .
I found this engagement ring in the jewelry section and bought it for $ 2 .
The jeweler confirms it has genuine diamond and sapphire .
4 .
I bought this 3-piece suit worth $ 1,700 for only $ 20 .
5 .
I purchased this amazing dress for a special event for $ 9 from my favorite charity shop .
6 .
I found a camera that once belonged to a soldier of WW1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 8 .
When I opened the piggy bank that I bought for $ 7 , I found $ 170 inside .
9 .
I bought my wedding dress for $ 64 and will just add a bit of personal touch to it .
10 .
I paid $ 1.99 to get this old copy of ‘ The Shining ’ with Stephen King ’ s autograph and picture !
11 .
I now have a vintage gown that looks similar to Marilyn Monroe ’ s lamé dress .
12 .
During a house clearance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this ‘ costume jewelry ’ , but I didn ’ t know that it made of gold ( unmarked ) with diamonds and sapphires .
16 .
In the box , I got a new vintage strawberry salt-n-pepper shaker .
17 .
I paid $ 6 and got this jacket with $ 5 in its pocket .
18 .
Believe it or not , I bought $ 12 for a 100 % genuine wool , Ralph Lauren ’ s long coat .
19 .
I bought myself a Harry Potter wand for only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ costs $ .5 , but I now have 700 of them for only $ 5 from a thrift store .
22 .
I was told this was a green amethyst and bought the ring for $ 42 .
Yet , an appraiser revealed that it is actually a genuine green diamond , the rarest natural colored diamond , worth over $ 8,000 .

Do you remember when, as a child, you dreamed of finding a lost treasure while diving in the sea, or a valuable old necklace while playing in the park? Well, these things do happen, folks, but in most cases, when you have already grown up. In thrift shops.
Many people who have given a chance to thrift stores have been lucky enough to find many valuable things that look great for a small amount of money.
Ever since the release of Macklemore’s song, “Thrift Shop,” this kind of shopping has become a popular way to save money.
What’s more, many people maintain that going to a thrift shop is one of the most fun things they can do for a few dollars. They can spend a lot of time while going through stuff like old books, vintage clothes, jewelry, and furniture!
Many people have started calling their habit of thrift store shopping different names—“thrifting,” “thrift hauling” and “Goodwill hunting”.
Thrifting lovers have even started many Facebook groups where they post whenever they find an interesting second-hand item or have done a fantastic deal.
There is even an interesting saying:
“One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. “
After you see the photos below, we believe you won’t think twice before you enter one of them!
1. After she broke up with her boyfriend ten years ago, she was sad she left her vintage apple necklace at his place. Yet, after all this time and 700 miles later, she finally found it at an antique store!
2. After I bought a hardcover version of my favorite book from Value Village, I found this. And I just paid $5 for it.
3. I found this engagement ring in the jewelry section and bought it for $2. The jeweler confirms it has genuine diamond and sapphire.
4. I bought this 3-piece suit worth $1,700 for only $20.
5. I purchased this amazing dress for a special event for $9 from my favorite charity shop.
6. I found a camera that once belonged to a soldier of WW1 and it had undeveloped Verichrome film.
7. For $20 from Goodwill, I bought a Loewe ‘puzzle’ bag worth $2,590
8. When I opened the piggy bank that I bought for $7, I found $170 inside.
9. I bought my wedding dress for $64 and will just add a bit of personal touch to it.
10. I paid $1.99 to get this old copy of ‘The Shining’ with Stephen King’s autograph and picture!
11. I now have a vintage gown that looks similar to Marilyn Monroe’s lamé dress.
12. During a house clearance sale, I paid $5 for this ‘costume jewelry’, but I didn’t know that it made of gold (unmarked) with diamonds and sapphires.
13. For $15, I bought three designer blazers.
14. A gorgeous painting for $10 only.
15. A vintage, heavily beaded, seashell purse for only $5.
16. In the box, I got a new vintage strawberry salt-n-pepper shaker.
17. I paid $6 and got this jacket with $5 in its pocket.
18. Believe it or not, I bought $12 for a 100% genuine wool, Ralph Lauren’s long coat.
19. I bought myself a Harry Potter wand for only $1.78.
20. One skein costs $.5, but I now have 700 of them for only $5 from a thrift store.
21. A vintage wedding dress sold for $3.
22. I was told this was a green amethyst and bought the ring for $42. Yet, an appraiser revealed that it is actually a genuine green diamond, the rarest natural colored diamond, worth over $8,000.
Sources:
www.boredpanda.com
www.demilked.com
pelicanstateofmind.com