Wildlife bridge: In Agoura Hills, California USA, a unique overpass built for animals is reshaping how roads and wild-lands coexist. Stretching above a major freeway, the structure is carefully designed with native soil, plants, and fungi to resemble the surrounding hills. Every detail, from seed collection to the rerouting of water and power lines beneath the road, supports the goal of blending nature with infrastructure. The crossing will connect fragmented habitats, offering a safe passage for species that once roamed freely. Native shrubs and trees will eventually turn the bridge into a living extension of the land itself. Rather than block movement, the freeway will become part of a larger, greener path forward.

Code access: In Abuja, Nigeria, a small group of students watch as their instructor signs instructions beside a screen of glowing code. This classroom is part of Deaf-in-Tech, a training program giving individuals with hearing loss the tools to succeed in the country's fast-growing tech field. Lessons are led entirely through sign language, making complex digital skills accessible to those often left out. With mentorship, laptops, and career support included, students learn everything from data tools to programming. More than education, the goal is transformation. As technology continues to expand, this effort ensures that inclusion isn't an afterthought. One line of code at a time, barriers are being rewritten.

Glacier escape: In Iceland, guests can now sleep beside drifting icebergs in a transparent dome on water. Tucked away on Fjallsrln Glacier Lagoon, the Aurora Hut offers a one-of-a-kind floating retreat complete with a bed, heat, bathroom, and views that stretch from glacial peaks to a sky full of stars. Accessed by zodiac boat, each hut is spaced out for privacy and rests silently in one of Iceland's most breathtaking settings. From within the glass ceiling, guests can watch northern lights ripple above or a sunrise light the nearby mountains. It's a rare chance to merge glacier exploration and overnight stay into one unforgettable moment. For those tired of hotels, it's a room that floats with the rhythm of the wild.

Mirror wonder: In Mount Tremper, New York USA an old grain silo unexpectedly hides a towering kaleidoscope that turns light and mirrors into a swirling spectacle. Visitors recline beneath a mirrored pyramid as shifting images flicker across a massive 15.2m dome, creating the illusion of endless motion. Originally designed by a psychedelic artist, the show blends colour, sound, and movement into a short, immersive journey. Nearby, collectors browse one-of-a-kind kaleidoscopes, some crafted from stained glass or gemstone. The main attraction still draws crowds, especially those curious to see what it feels like to step inside a dream.

Contemplation seems to be about the only luxury that costs nothing. ~ Dodie Smith

Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale. ~ Hans Christian Andersen

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1. The fine thread in an incandescent light bulb is a _____.

2. What two countries border Uruguay?

3. Where would you find a sustain pedal?

4. The life expectancy of a mayfly is one day, one month, or one year?

5. Who was King Arthur's wife?

Chalk creatures: The chalk used on blackboards is more than just a white rock. It's made from countless tiny fossils of ancient ocean plankton. These microscopic remains built up over time to form the soft, fossil-rich material we know today.

Faster beat: Women's hearts are typically smaller than men's, meaning they need to work a bit harder. To keep up, they beat more often, resulting in a naturally quicker heart rate compared to their male counterparts.

Cloth etiquette: During the Renaissance, tablecloths doubled as giant group napkins. Guests wiped their hands and mouths right on the fabric. Over time, this messy habit was replaced by individual napkins.

Twister zone: The USA sees more tornadoes than any other country thanks to its broad, flat central plains and a mix of warm, moist Gulf air clashing with cooler air from the north. These stormy ingredients cause frequent tornado outbreaks.

Nose flare: Just like Pinocchio, liars can't fully hide the truth. But it's heat, not nose length, that gives them away. When someone is dishonest, the nose area warms up, revealing hidden tension through subtle changes in body temperature.

When the first diving school opened, graduates earned a deep-loma.

I plan to be spontaneoustomorrow.

Farmer: This is a dogwood tree. City slicker: How can you tell? Farmer: By its bark.

What is as big as an elephant but doesn't weigh as much? An elephant's shadow.

1. Filament 2. Argentina, Brazil 3. Piano or keyboard 4. One day 5. Guinevere