Green Expander | 2008 June

Archive for June, 2008

Paris Kitteh: Convert any kitteh to a dumb party babe

By admin ⋅ June 25, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ 833 views

It might seem funny to us, but these kittens will never forgive their owners for what they have been subjected to. But it’s all for a noble cause. Kitty Wigs is a product of Julie Jackson’s imagination and love for cats and she donates 20% of the yearly profits to the American Association for the […]

The Leech’s Ugly Stepsister

By admin ⋅ June 24, 2008 ⋅ 3 comments ⋅ 807 views

Although they might seem normal, lampreys are not those type of fish you usually see in the waters. It might not seem appetizing either, but lampreys were consumed since the Middle Ages, especially by royalty. In southwestern Europe, these odd looking animals are considered a delicacy. Be that as it may, this is one of […]

There It Blows!

By admin ⋅ June 22, 2008 ⋅ 37 comments ⋅ 33,165 views

Geyser usually erupt infrequently, sometimes staying idle for years at a time. But the Strokkur geyser located beside the Hvítá River in Iceland is a faithful one, erupting every 5-10 minutes sending water 60 to 100 feet in the air. It’s one of the greatest natural shows when it comes to waterworks. A shower can’t […]

Intriguing Designs - The Pillow Pot

By admin ⋅ June 19, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ 2,320 views

Gone were the times when people used pots to plant flowers. At least when it comes to designers, plants have a whole different home. Martino D’Esposito is the designer that came up with this innovative flower pot - a pillow shaped pot made of PVC foam, designed exclusively for hydroculture friendly plants. It’s certainly a […]

Lioness and Cubs Live 24/7!

By admin ⋅ June 18, 2008 ⋅ 4 comments ⋅ 952 views

We’re a little behind on the news, but this is certainly one story worth covering. Sera is the lioness to give birth to the first lion cubs in Norway. At the Kristiansand Dyrepark, Sera is the proud mother of four lion cubs: Nala, Lea, Kiara and Akira. They were born in the morning of May […]

Best Friends: Cat and Bear

By admin ⋅ June 17, 2008 ⋅ 9 comments ⋅ 7,267 views

Mausi the cat and Muschi the bear are one of the weirdest animal couples we’ve ever seen. The cat, a female moggi, and the Asian black bear, leave, sleep and play together at Berlin’s Zoo. The two met seven years ago, when the cat entered the bear’s cave and started eating its food. Visitors are […]

Ultimate Use for a Green Roof

By admin ⋅ June 10, 2008 ⋅ 15 comments ⋅ 4,931 views

We are all fans of the green roofs that are constantly showing up everywhere around us. Iceland and Norway are the ones that pioneered the movement centuries ago, the trend being adopted by Germany in the 1960s. When you want to reduce heat, plant some vegetables or flowers or simply give a helping hand to […]