If you’ve ever been to the circus (or seen a circus portrayed in popular media), you’re probably aware of what tightrope walking is. Gymnasts manage to make their way across a thin rope, suspended several feet above the air, with only their sense of balance and a net beneath them as safety equipment. It’s tricky, […]
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Feng shui, the Chinese practice of arranging a space to harmonize with nature, is a delicate art. It’s also one that seems to contradict modern sensibilities. Skyscrapers and apartment complexes can house multiple companies or families, each with their own unique style. However, some architects have found ways to incorporate feng shui into the very […]
There’s nothing like the crisp sound of walking in fresh snow. Or enjoying an early morning snowfall while deer run through your background. There’s a lot of great scenery that comes with winter. But one of the worst parts of the season is how plant life vanishes. The trees are empty and barren. Flowers struggle, […]
The natural beauty of a waterfall is not something that can be downplayed. True, some are more impressive than others; if the “waterfall” is little more than a creek collecting at a scummy pond, few are going to give it a second glance. But when it’s one of the five tallest in the world*, then […]