With cute furry faces and mischievous characters, it is no wonder cats sit in second place in pet popularity, with a 2016 survey suggesting a quarter of U.S. homes enjoy a kitty's company. Like all other pets, new cat breeds can both naturally occur and be developed deliberately. As a result, there are now scores of different breeds, meaning there is a perfect pussycat suited to every taste. Newsweek picks out 15 cat breeds that have only come to exist in the last century. American Curl The American Curl is named after its characteristic ear shape, which is controversial as this is associated with severe and painful degenerative joint disease. The breed, which first appeared in the early 1980s, comes in all colours and coat patterns, and is often athletic in stature and build. Highlander The Highlander cat, also known widely as the Highland Lynx, has curled tufted ears, a short bobbed tail and can be both short-haired and long-haired. The breed's development … [Read more...] about 15 Cat Breeds That Didn’t Exist 100 Years Ago
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Washington Football Team sends survey to season ticket holders for feedback on more than 30 potential names
close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for April 16 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. The Washington Football Team has maintained that fans will play a big role in choosing the organization’s new identity and this week sent out an email to season ticket holders with more than 30 team names to weigh in on. Team President Jason Wright said in March the current name would remain the same until 2022 -- although he noted fans have "warmed" up to it as a possible permanent fixture. But in this latest letter, fans were given a "small selection" to provide feedback on. BRETT FAVRE OR AARON RODGERS? PACKERS GREAT DONALD DRIVER WEIGHS IN "Each of you will be shown a small selection from a broader pool of brainstormed names that we’re getting early feedback on," Wright’s letter read. "Please note, this is not a vote for a name, but instead an opportunity to capture insights and perspective that … [Read more...] about Washington Football Team sends survey to season ticket holders for feedback on more than 30 potential names
Fourteen-year-old female motorbike driver injured after crashing into parked car in Pattaya area this morning
Jomtien, Chonburi, Thailand- A fourteen-year-old girl was injured and became trapped under her motorbike after she crashed into a parked car at 3:30 A.M. this morning, April 18th, 2021, on Jomtien Second Road. The incident happened on Jomtien Second Road when the driver, who was not identified by name due to being a juvenile, admitted she looked down to check her mobile phone. She stated that she had been returning home from what she called a private engagement. Upon looking up she crashed into a parked vehicle on the side of the road and the motorbike fell on top of her, trapping her beneath the gear lever. A nearby witness who was out for a late-night walk called police and rescue workers for assistance. She suffered moderate injuries during the accident but was cognizant and calm, able to answer questions from rescue workers who had to use special equipment to successfully and safely remove the motorbike from her injured leg. In fact, reporters noted she was so calm … [Read more...] about Fourteen-year-old female motorbike driver injured after crashing into parked car in Pattaya area this morning
Google Maps: 15 most interesting places to explore from home
The coronavirus essentially shut down travel -- local and internationally -- for the past year. With more people getting vaccinated, we're starting to see some hope that we can go on adventures again in the near-ish future . In the meantime, we've got Google Maps. Whether you're still anxious about the world opening back up, wanting to get a look at some locations before booking a trip, or your lust for travel exceeds your budget, you can take a mini-trip from home quite easily. Just pull up Google Maps on your PC or phone and start your search. While you can check out maps from everywhere on Earth, the Street View and Photo Sphere tools let you digitally roam virtually anywhere. To explore on your PC, first make sure you're in satellite mode. Click and drag the little yellow person in the bottom right of the screen to any blue highlighted spot on the map. On your phone, just tap the photo in the bottom left and Maps will "drop" you into your chosen location. … [Read more...] about Google Maps: 15 most interesting places to explore from home
PHOTOS: Spectacular views beyond our world
Next Rediff.com takes you on a scintillating voyage to the outer space T he Herschel Infrared Space Observatory discovered that galaxies do not always need to collide with each other to drive vigorous star birth. The finding overturns a long-held assumption and paints a more stately picture of how galaxies evolve. The new results are based on Herschel's observations of two patches of sky, each about one-third the size of the full moon. These observations are unique because Herschel can obtain data at a wide range of infrared light and reveal a more complete picture of star birth than ever seen before. Herschel is a European Space Agency cornerstone mission, with science instruments provided by consortia of European institutes and with important participation by NASA JPL, which contributed mission-enabling technology for two of Herschel's three science instruments. Click on NEXT to see more PHOTOS... Photographs: ESA AOES Medialab … [Read more...] about PHOTOS: Spectacular views beyond our world