The internet is full of surprising explanations for the odd things we see around us—like square ocean waves or barns with stars. So when we came across trees with white-painted trunks, we had to find out why.
Turns out, it’s not just a quirky decoration—it’s protection.
In winter, sunlight can warm a tree’s bark during the day, causing it to expand. When temperatures drop at night, the bark quickly contracts. This sudden shift can cause the bark to crack, damaging the tree.
If you’re a child of the 1950s or 1970s, you probably have fond memories of summer days spent gliding along the sidewalk on your roller skates. But…
If you’re a child of the 1950s or 1970s, you probably have fond memories of summer days spent gliding along the sidewalk on your roller skates. But…
I thought it was just a small, forgettable moment: a tired mother at my checkout lane quietly asking to put apples and cereal back because she didn’t…
I thought it was just a small, forgettable moment: a tired mother at my checkout lane quietly asking to put apples and cereal back because she didn’t…
When a 65-year-old woman in South Korea visited doctors for chronic knee pain, they discovered something unexpected — dozens of tiny gold acupuncture needles embedded around her…
When a 65-year-old woman in South Korea visited doctors for chronic knee pain, they discovered something unexpected — dozens of tiny gold acupuncture needles embedded around her…
