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The Wrigley family spent 56 years reshaping Catalina Island after buying it in 1919; in 1975, they gave 42,135 acres away to protect the California islandIn 1919, William Wrigley Jr. acquired the Santa Catalina Island Company, and his family dedicated the next 56 years to managing the island,...- They spent 5 years searching Google Maps for an island, found a 5-acre Finnish island and built a solar-powered dream home they now rent for $2,400 a nightA Finnish couple spent five years searching Google Maps for their dream private island before finding a five-acre property in Finland’s arc...
- In 1984, Tonga's Home Reef shot a 12km-high plume into the sky and built an island. 42 years later, the growing volcanic island has gained nearly 20 acres of landIn 1984, Tonga's Home Reef shot a 12km-high plume into the sky and built an island. 42 years later, the growing volcanic island has gained ...
- 152 acres, 300 boxwood shrubs, 100 chickens: Inside Martha Stewart’s 26-year-old New York farmhouse. How pruning, mulching and grooming keep her garden healthyMartha Stewart has transformed her New York farmhouse into a dynamic farm and creative hub, nurturing over 100 chicken breeds alongside 11 ...
- Since 2025, Belgium installed 23 concrete blocks weighing 22,000 tonnes each in the North Sea; together, they now form the walls of a new artificial energy islandBelgium is turning a huge offshore construction project into reality. Since 2025, workers have installed 23 massive concrete blocks in the ...
- Archana Puran Singh’s son Aaryamann Sethi’s new Rs 50 crore Madh Island home has pristine white walls, polished wooden floors, beautiful artworksOn his YouTube vlog, Archana Puran Singh's son Aaryamann Sethi showed off his brand-new house to viewers. At first, the actor-influencer ga...
- Macron, Carney to visit French islands after Trump's map postFrench and Canadian leaders will visit Saint-Pierre-and-Miquelon next week. This visit underscores their commitment to national borders and...
- In 2001, Bear Grylls bought a Welsh island for £95,000 and spent years rebuilding its wrecked cottages; more than 20 years later, the home still runs on wind, solar and collected waterBear Grylls purchased an island off the Welsh coast for a modest sum. He transformed a derelict lighthouse and cottages into a functional f...
- Inside Mithun Chakraborty’s 1.5-acre Mumbai farmhouse: 41-year-old property has separate family cottages, 22 pets, a private gym and film studioMithun Chakraborty's expansive Madh Island estate serves as a private family retreat. This 1.5-acre property features multiple cottages for...
- Galapagos Islands' unique animal, plants served as basis for Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, in 2026 El Nino threatens to wipe out concentration of species not found elsewhere on EarthCharles Darwin Foundation data shows that aftermath of the 1998 El Nino — one of the most powerful and destructive cycles — only 400 of the...
- In 2020, Selena Gomez bought Tom Petty's former 11,500-square-foot LA estate for $4.9 million; six years later she sold it for $5.4 millionSelena Gomez has made a neat profit by selling her Encino home for $5.4 million, having originally purchased the property in 2020 for appro...
- In 2019, officials released 17 water buffalo on a Danube island to restore nature. Years later, their pools and grazing were helping insects, fish and amphibians flourishWater buffalo were released on Ermakov Island in 2019 to restore natural grazing. These animals help create habitats for insects, amphibian...
- In 2017, Lewis Pugh swam 1 km at South Georgia to campaign for protection. 7 years later, protected waters had grown from 2% to 36%, adding 166,000 km² of ocean in totalLewis Pugh swam one kilometer off South Georgia in 2017. This swim was part of a campaign for greater water protection. Protection rose fro...
- In 1970, fishing guide Lancelot Jones and his sister-in-law sold more than 277 Florida island acres to the National Park Service for $1.2 million; Jones kept the right to live in his family homeThe Jones family built a remarkable multigenerational history on Porgy Key and Totten Key at the southern end of what is now Biscayne Natio...
- Miami couple and their grandchildren vanish over Bahamas after plane drops 6,300 feet in three minutesA skilled pilot alongside three family members has gone missing as their plane reportedly disappeared during turbulent weather, experiencin...
- Hawaii on alert as powerful Hurricane Lowell approaches with 120 mph winds, dangerous flooding and possible mudslides; residents told to prepareHurricane Lowell is approaching Hawaii, bringing heavy rain and potential flooding to the islands. Authorities have issued warnings and urg...
- In 2020, Pamela Anderson left Hollywood and sold her California home to live on her grandmother’s 7-acre property. Now, grows vegetables and shares to churches and charitiesAfter spending years in the glitz of Hollywood, Pamela Anderson has returned to her Vancouver Island home, seeking tranquillity and a fresh...
- In 1991, researchers coated a Merritt Island home’s green-gray shingle roof with reflective material; the shingles reached about 110°F after treatmentDark roofs tend to soak up heat from the sun, resulting in higher air conditioning demands and costs. Utilizing reflective roofing material...
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands to go nuclear? BARC plans small reactors amid China’s growing Indian Ocean presenceIndia is exploring Small Modular Reactors for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands as BARC scientists inspect potential sites across all three d...
- In 1930, Texas built three bird-nesting islands; all vanished. One restored island is now home to over 2,500 nesting habitatThree Texas islands, once flourishing habitats for diverse bird species, have vanished due to natural erosion and subsidence. However, a si...
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