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Tortoise Whose Legs Were Eaten By Rats Gets Prosthetic Wheels

Thu, 30 Apr 2015 12:58:02 +0300

When rats ate the front legs of a hibernating 90-year-old tortoise named Mrs. T in Pembrook, Wales, its owner, Jude Ryder, feared the worst. A £1,000 vet bill did little to improve the situation until Ryder’s mechanical engineer son Dale, 37, glued wheels from a model aircraft onto the tortoise’s shell, making her twice as fast.

We Quit Our Jobs, Built A Tiny House On Wheels And Hit The Road

Thu, 05 Mar 2015 13:46:22 +0300

Two years ago my partner, Guillaume, and I were both burdened by high rent, a multitude of belongings, college debt and careers that allowed us to maintain that lifestyle. I was beginning to believe I’d never be able to pursue my passion for writing and Guillaume felt the same way about his photography. Then we came across tiny houses. These artistically designed tiny dwellings inspired us to upend our lives and pursue our dreams. We came up with a game plan: 1) Build a tiny home, 2) Travel around North America for one year, and 3) Create a travel journalism portfolio about alternative lifestyles. He’d photograph. I’d write.

Long Island's Gym On Wheels

Wed, 03 Sep 2014 09:31:04 +0400

Do you feel like you're too busy to make it to the gym but you still want to work out? In that case, this gym is perfect because it will come to you.