These beautiful orchids are not man made, although they may seem like it to us. They come from the south-eastern Ecuadorian and Peruvian cloud forests. They only grow at heights of 1-2 km above sea level, and so are quite hard to come by. We owe these photos to insistent …

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9CQQcQOtvs When it comes to learning, humans are remarkable. This is especially true when we have time to practice what we’re doing over and over again. There is no better example of this than these hard workers, who have obviously spent thousands of hours at their trade and have become …

There comes a time when even our adorable pets are too tired to move. Just take a look at this lot below. These pets, it seems, are able to sleep just about anywhere. And as cute as they look, I must say, they’ve put me in a rather sleepy mood …

There’s a good reason we call dogs our best friends: they’re unerringly loyal, loving and they’ve been at our side for a long, long time (more than 10,000 years, but who’s counting?). They’ve come a long way since, splitting into numerous different breeds which look nothing alike, each with its …

Cats are simply one of the most adorable creatures who have captured the hearts of many for thousands of years. With their big pointy ears and bright eyes, these mysterious beings make us fall in love with them. When a lovely cat walks our way, our first impulse is to …

What you think directly influences how you feel and how you behave. Think about it. Harvard research has shown that you can increase your strength just by thinking about it, what other areas of your life can you change for the better simply by thinking about what you want? Use …

Opportunity isn’t always obvious, and sometimes you don’t even see it until it’s gone. It can come along when you’re down and discouraged, when you least expect it—a new beginning that feels like an ending, a door that looks like a wall. To attract it, you have to open yourself …

Cambodia is often thought of in terms of brutal dictators and civil wars, but those terrifying times (thankfully) are now in its past. This beautiful country has lots to offer as a tourist destination, from pristine beaches to stunning temples and some of the most breath-taking vistas in all of …

Lemons are some of the most common citrus fruits in the world, and most of us use them almost every single day. But how much do we really know about lemons? Are we fully aware of just how beneficial they are for us, and how many other ways there are …

Prepare yourself for an interesting journey into the depths of your own mind. In this video, your brain’s capacity to retain information in the most extreme of mental situations will be tested. A series of 14 factual situations have been brought to life (or rather brought to animation) in this …