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This Canadian Bookstore Is Also a Cat Shelter You Can Adopt a Kitten from!

What can be better for an avid reader than a visit to a bookstore? The variety of yet unexplored fictional worlds to choose from, the smell of the freshly printed paper, the comforting touch of the glossy book covers… Now, it turns out that there is something even more exciting than that after all. And it’s a Canadian bookstore that has kittens roaming…

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What Is the Deadliest Animal in the World? The Answer May Shock You

What is the deadliest animal in the world? The Tarantula? A Black Mamba? A venomous scorpion? The answer to this question may leave you open-mouthed. You may want to look around your home to find this killing machine because it’s right under your nose, below your sofa, or on your window ledge. Yes, it’s none other our friend with nine lives, the harmless,…

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The Touching Story of Messi the Puma Who Lives as a Housecat in a Russian Family

Alexandr and Mariya Dmitriev from Penza, Russia, have an unusual pet. It’s a cougar that has become an Internet celebrity known as Messi the Puma. Having a puma as a housecat looks somehow pretentious, doesn’t it? This is what I thought too at first. But after reading the whole story about Messi the Puma, I changed my mind. The Touching Story of Messi…

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These Photos of Cats and Dogs from Underneath Are the Cutest Thing You’ll See Today

Cute animals always make us go "aw." But have you tried to appreciate their cuteness from another angle? Life Advancer goes underneath - yes, below the pets we know and love. We're here to prove that all pets look cute no matter how you look at them. The following photos of cats and dogs from underneath will convince you. The Under Projects These…

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This Thai Supermarket Uses Banana Leaf Packaging for All Its Produce

This Thai Supermarket Uses Banana Leaf Packaging for All Its Produce

It's heartening to witness people and establishments being conscious of climate change and other environmental issues. So a small supermarket that wraps its products in banana leaves makes headlines quickly. Banana leaf packaging is an aged practice that people have somehow overlooked. It's not difficult to understand why-plastic wraps are far more convenient to use. But their ability to preserve food and natural…

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Wildlife Reclaims Yosemite National Park

Wildlife Reclaims Yosemite National Park in the Absence of Tourists

Yosemite National Park is typically a hubbub of tourist activity, and quiet is rare. But the park seems to have become the natural haven it was supposed to be. These days, Great Black Bears strutting proudly past administered buildings are not uncommon.. And if fortune smiles. Upon you, you may even come across the nearly extinct Bighorn atop the mountains. Well, we can't…

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Maps of COVID-19 Affected Areas Show a Drastic Drop in Air Pollution

There might be something good coming out of this pandemic after all. Life Advancer has previously reported some of the environmental effects of the coronavirus lockdown, including amazingly clear waters in Venice canals. But the impact is much huger than that. Satellite images provided by the European Space Agency demonstrate a drastic drop in air pollution over Italy and China. Levels of nitrogen…

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Study: Watching Cute Cats and Dogs Is Good for Your Brain

Kawaii. The Japanese say the word 'cute' often, and enjoy doing it. They also watch a plethora of heartwarming anime movies and series, with charming characters that trigger unstoppable giggles. What do the two have in common? You'd notice that the Japanese are among the longest-living in the world. And recent research may explain why their love of watching cute, animated characters contributes…

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