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Scotland Is About To Make History As The First Country To Make Feminine Hygiene Products Free
A study performed by Plan International UK has shown that 15% of girls have struggled to afford sanitary products in the UK. Furthermore, the study has revealed that nearly half of girls aged 14-21 in the UK are embarrassed by their periods. This research has demonstrated that period poverty and stigma are real problems that need to be addressed. That’s exactly what Scotland is doing by introducing a bill to make sanitary items free country-wide. Scotland has just approved the first stage of the bill that would make period products completely free Image credits: MonicaLennon7 The Period Products (Free Provision) Scotland Bill, which was introduced by Monica Lennon, has already passed…
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You Can Sleep In The Tree Tops In These Rain Drop Shaped Tents
There are two types of people in this world, those that would love to sleep and camp up in the trees, and those that would never want to camp up in the trees! This unique product is a little more tailored to the former group. This incredible tree tent allows you to sleep up on a tree and sway in the wind while you camp high up in the air and off the ground! It’s called the TreeTent, and it’s shaped like a raindrop. The unique tree tent was designed and created by Dutch sculptor, designer, and canvas-architect, Dré Wapenaar. Though you can’t actually buy the dew drop shaped tree tent…
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Today Is International ‘I Hate Coriander’ Day
Today is a Monday. Today is February 24, 2020. Today is also ‘I Hate Coriander Day’. Depending on your tastebuds (and genetics; we’ll get to that later), you will either love this day or absolutely loathe it. The latter will roll their eyes and buy all the coriander in the supermarket to spite those haters, while supporters of the day will pause to recognise their collective disdain. For those unaware: there is a large population of people on this planet who despise coriander. Whether it’s the taste, the smell as it permeates through the air, or even the sheer look of the green vegetable; it’s enough to make people sick. But even…
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Puppy that can’t walk and pigeon that can’t fly become best friends
A pigeon that can’t fly and a puppy that can’t walk have become inseparable after they were both rescued. Lundy the two-month-old Chihuahua puppy arrived at The Mia Foundation in New York January 2020. He came from a North Carolina breeder who had noticed the small dog had issues walking, which are likely linked to spinal cord damage. The dog was quick to become friends with one of the rescue’s oldest residents, a pigeon called Herman, who can’t fly. The two animals are now inseparable and are often caught by Sue cuddling together at the rescue’s facilities. Sue said: ‘I set Herman on a dog bed and started caring for…
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Creative House Has An Incredible Roof Pool with Insane Panoramic Views
W’ho wouldn’t love a summer retreat with a rooftop pool? Anti Reality takes that concept one step further by creating a modern vacation home where the roof is the pool. That’s correct, by inverting the home’s roof, they’ve created a basin that is perfect for luxuriating while gazing at the seaside views. Summer House is a 914-square-foot (85-square-meter) one-story dwelling meant to be perched on a coastal cliff. The innovative pool is a standout, but that’s not the only thing that makes this concept build-worthy. With a wraparound outdoor walkway and panoramic windows running the entire interior, Summer House is the definition of indoor/outdoor living. “One of the key design intents was…
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ROBERT DOWNEY JR. IS GOING PLANT BASED & DITCHING MEAT
Robert Downey Jr. has said he is going plant-based. The actor, who is playing the role of Dr. Dolittle in new movie Dolittle, made the comments during the film’s premiere earlier this year at the Westwood Village Theater in Los Angeles. ‘I’m off chicken now’ Speaking about his wife Susan Downey, who produced the film, he said: “She is the greatest creative producer in the history of cinema. “And I make faces for cash and chicken. Even though no, I’m off chicken now. I’m going plant-based! For cash and legumes.” Susan Downey added: “Not chicken anymore.” Plant-based Hollywood Plant-based has been extremely popular in Hollywood recently, as multiple award ceremonies have moved…
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Homeless Man Starts Company That Turns Your Backyard into a Tropical Beach
Why travel to a tropical seaside resort when you can have a turquoise oasis complete with golden sand right in your backyard? That’s the question one Louisiana construction company hopes will make its custom backyard oasis a bestseller. Having a pool or a small pond in your backyard is great, but if you could choose between those and a tropical-looking swimming pond, and they all cost about the same, which one would you choose? Louisiana-based Zydeco Construction, LLC hopes it’s the latter, and it’s willing to create the most spectacular custom oasis to prove it’s worth the investment. 33-year-old Eric White, the founder of Zydeco, claims his beautiful swimming ponds…
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People Discover A Dog 100% Covered In Tar, Work Tirelessly To Save Her, Succeed
If it wasn’t for people who go out of their way to do everything they can to rescue animals in trouble, lots of them would end up badly harmed. Or worse. An Argentinian not-for-profit organization called “Proyecto 4 Patas” and some locals recently rescued a dog named Aloe who was completely covered in tar. She couldn’t move even an inch and it was a group of kids who alerted people to the animal’s plight. Fortunately, members of the organization took it upon themselves to help poor Aloe out. It took 8 volunteers 9 hours of nonstop work, 50 liters of oil, and 3 baths to completely clean the doggo. The…
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Adorable Cow Born On Valentine’s Day With Perfect Heart-Shaped Patch On Its Head
An adorable cow born on Valentine’s day was coincidentally born with a perfect heart-shaped patch on its head. Born at Parkshaw Farm in Northern Ireland, the sweet calf went down a storm with the farmer’s young children (who also add to the cuteness of pictures). Mercury Press While most of us will see Valentine’s Day as a bit of a money-making scheme for businesses, you can’t help but think that the cow being born with a love heart on its head is fate. The adorable calf that boasts a light brown coat, huge brown eyes and eyelashes most girls would be jealous of, definitely wins the awards of 2020’s cutest…
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World’s only pink manta ray spotted swimming off the Great Barrier Reef
A photographer has captured pictures of an ‘absolutely unforgettable encounter’ with the only known pink manta ray in the world. The ray – which has been dubbed Inspector Clouseau, after the detective from the Pink Panther movies – has only ever been seen a handful of times, and Finnish underwater photographer Kristian Laine was lucky enough to get within touching distance of the marine marvel. Inspector Clouseau is the only known pink manta ray in the world. Credit: Magnus News Agency His breathtaking snaps were captured near Lady Elliot Island in the Great Barrier Reef, Australia, last year. Reflecting on the magical moment, Kristian said: “It is very rare because I think there has…
