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Claustrophobia is defined as a fear of enclosed spaces. Like any phobia, the severity of claustrophobia can vary widely from person to person. Sufferers may experience symptoms in small rooms, crawl spaces, crowds, and many other situations. If you are claustrophobic, you may feel panicked when you find yourself in tight quarters. You may cry or yell. You might attempt to fl...

I was in awe as I finished placing an astronomy project on the wall as the entourage of royalty walked by. And I mean ROYALTY - the King and Queen of Norway- along with the Lady in waiting and two plain clothed body guards were guests at the lodge where I was a ranger.

“Good afternoon. How are you today?” was the greeting from the King himself. I respectfully answered and off...

Meet the Rock Ptarmigan, which is also affectionately known as the SNOW CHICKEN. It a master of disguise and can change color to fit the season. This unique quality provides a creative way for the bird to stay away from danger like becoming a predator’s scrumptious meal. However, during the courting months, the male will remain pure white, despite its surroundings. This make...

Imagine being known for being vicious and bloodthirsty. This is what the Anglo-Saxon word weatsop for weasel means - a vicious, bloodthirsty animal. Weasels are fearless; they attack all who threaten them including humans!

They are also extremely fast and strong and will hunt creatures 5 times their size. They’ve developed quite a reputation for a such a little creature only...

The Killer Whale is one of the world's most intelligent and most powerful predators. They feast on marine mammals such as seals, sea lions, and even other whales, using teeth that can be up to 4 inches (ten centimeters) long.

They are known to grab seals right off the ice by working together to create a wave to try to wash their prey off the floating ice island.

And not just...

Entertainment is filled with make believe stories of mythical creatures with magical powers. Books, TV shows, movies, and video games whisk us away to worlds where the unimaginable becomes reality. The world of technology has changed the way fans see their favorite characters brought to life.

CGI breathes into life fantastic creatures from unicorns to dragons that amaze audie...

“We don’t get to go to church because we live so far away from our village.”

These words were spoken by the Anti-Poaching and Security Staff of a Private Game Reserve in Botswana on a recent mission trip. They lived and worked for months on end before having the opportunity to return home to spend time with family and attend their local churches.

They shared this with us...

“I was blinded by the truth when my son used drugs. I didn't want to admit that my son would use drugs...oh no, not mine…” (Ladybuggram.Blinded by the Truth)

Blinded to the truth. This happens on too many occasions especially when it comes to family. We may know something is going awry but we don’t have the courage to admit it and to act on it. When we fail to do so, we allo...

“This is the furthest I have ever been from Georgia.”

As our aircraft left the ground in Atlanta one of our Mission to Africa team members, Michael, made this personal revelation to me. Michael was a recent high school graduate who not only had never left Georgia before but also had never been on a plane before. Now he was a boarding a plane for a 16 hour flight halfway aroun...

We live in a world of instant gratification. Acquired a new cell phone lately? In just one or two clicks it’s ready to stream music, send a text, or tweet your next selfie to the world. We also live in a world of positive results and focus on achievements where you may be looking for a new job if you don’t live up to these standards. Unfortunately, we take the urge for insta...