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Cats Purr at a Healing Frequency

Cats' purrs are beneficial for them, but they're also beneficial for humans. When cats purr, their brains release endorphins, but the brain of a human in proximity to a purring cat may also release endorphins. That may not be surprising to people who love cats. More surprising

Rainbow Obsidian

Rainbow obsidian is a type of naturally occurring glass that forms from lava with a high silica content. Its iridescent colors are caused by the inclusion of the mineral magnetite, which refracts the light to create a rainbow effect. Rainbow Obsidian: Iridescent Obsidian – Geology InRainbow obsidian is a type of

Nature Sounds from Around the World

Xeno-Canto collects sounds from the natural world. Users post sounds with information about species and location, and you can listen to birds, frogs, bats, and other animals from various regions. "xeno-canto is a website dedicated to sharing wildlife sounds from all over the world. Whether you are a research

The Quiet That Comes With the Rain

As the land waits for the rain, it quiets. The clouds filter the daylight into haze, and shadows soften. The rain comes, the birds honor it with silence, and even people are discouraged from making a sound. On a park path, a bench is sheltered by a maple and a