Marianna Seiman, an artist from Estonia, crochets flowers, mushrooms and shells. The pieces are very realistic with fine details. Marianne learned to crochet as a child. As she grew older, she mastered various crafts: felting, sewing and making jewelry from polymer clay. But in the end, the woman returned to crochet. First she crocheted brooches, then mushrooms, sea creatures and flowers. “The flowers...

Trees on the Champs-Elysees in Paris turned into sparkling diamonds. Christmas lights were solemnly lit here. The famous street was temporarily closed for cars. A total of 400 trees were decorated with garlands. Now the lights shine the entire two-kilometer street from Place de la Concorde to Place de la Star, where the Arc de Triomphe rises. Indian tourist: “Gorgeous, beautiful. We come here for the...

Five days a week, Athena Powell turns her Perth garage into a temporary food bank to help those in need. Everything here is free. Athena Powell, Perth resident: “The movement has really grown, so many volunteers and so many people in need of help.” It was her personal experience that prompted the Australian to start helping the people of Perth. The fresh food comes from supermarkets and producers. They...

The Christmas Fair at St. Stephen's Basilica in Budapest has already been recognized as the best in Europe. Here you can not only buy handicrafts, but also take a gastronomic journey. This year, almost 200 types of food and drinks are on offer. The official culinary curator of the fair is the famous Hungarian chef Lazar Kovacs. He visits the market every day and goes around the food stalls. Lazar Kovacs,...

Medical experts agree that walking is the easiest way to improve physical and mental health, strengthen the body and prevent various diseases. While it is not the only type of exercise that should be done, it is the first step to a healthy life. As recommended by U.S. doctors, adults should engage in at least 2.5 hours of moderate-intensity physical activity per week. This helps reduce the risk of heart...

Egyptian Omar Nok became a celebrity on social media as he posted the stages of his unique journey from Egypt to Japan. He decided to reach the Land of the Rising Sun by any means necessary, just not by airplane. He used boats, trains, camels and even hitchhiking during his journey. More than 750,000 people signed up to his social media page during this time. Omar Nok, traveler: “Some people gave me...

Age is no barrier to surfing - that's what Brazilians decided to prove. 300 surfers over 50 years old gathered on the beach in Santos in the state of São Paulo. Many of them got into the sport just a few years ago. The participants of the event also tried to break the world record for the number of people surfing at the same time. The goal could not be reached, as only 98 people stood on the boards at the...

These cute Christmas mice are just one of the products that stores hope will encourage shoppers to spend money this festive season. From trinkets, wreaths and garlands to luxury scented candles: companies showcase the latest trends at London's Spirit of Christmas fair. More than 600 retailers gathered here. Many expect the upcoming holidays to bring more profits. Last year's holiday season was difficult...

Many cat owners probably have no doubt that their pets understand human speech well. And now this has been scientifically confirmed. Japanese researchers have found out that cats can match words with images and objects. The experiment involved 31 cats. Animals were shown images on a laptop several times, in parallel cats heard the words that denote them. Then they were shown pictures, but some words did...

Every weekday for the past 30 years, Barbara Martinez has helped hundreds of seniors stay fit. She holds energetic classes on a popular beach in Barcelona. And she's 88 years old. She does it for free. Her only stipulation is that all participants must wear brightly colored clothing. Martinez began her career as a fitness instructor after early retirement at the age of 60. At first, in her spare time, she...