On the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe lies a waterfall. It is part of the Zambezi River and known in the Lozi language as “Mosi-oa Tunya,” or “The Smoke that Thunders.” However, most people simply refer to it as Victoria Falls. And a lot of people do talk about it…being the largest waterfall in the […]
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What does the word “sap” mean to you? Specifically, tree sap. You’re probably picturing something sticky and brown, like maple syrup. Some may also think of balsam or frankincense, which also come from plant resin. But few would picture a tree appearing to leak blood, crimson as any human’s. The dracaena cinnabari, or dragon’s blood […]
Picture this: you’re hiking through a cold, dark land. Flecks of snow are brushing your skin gently as your boots crunch in the icy ground. Suddenly, without warning, the sky explodes in a spectacular display of color. What was once dark and black is now every color all at once- blues, violets, reds, and greens […]
Yoga is fun and rewarding. The benefits the exercise has on well-being and health is highly-documented, but there are few lesser known perks as well. More flexibility (not just in your body, but in how you live your life), a centered mind, and even boosted creativity. That last one is our topic for today: how […]