During the second Iraq War in 2003, it was reported that a pride of Lions from the Baghdad Zoo had escaped during the fierce bombings during the opening days of the conflict. “Pride of Baghdad”, a graphic novel by Brian K. Vaughan and art by Nico Hernrichon is a telling of this event, and is an overwhelmingly powerful and emotional read. And a quick one at that, perhaps a couple hours at the most, but its impact will last quite a while longer.

“The sky is falling” says the crow.

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Human Rights, something that affects us all, if often misunderstood. To us fortunate to live in developed countries, it is generally considered a concept that doesn’t really apply to us. Moreover, why, if there is a universal Human Rights, are there worldwide abuses still occurring today?

United for Human Rights has created this excellent 10 minute video on the history, impact and importance the Declaration of Human Rights plays in our daily lives. Watch it below.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ot8YGiRtB7U

From the same team that produced the incredible “Planet Earth”, this nature documentary series focuses on the diversity of life on our planet, but more importantly, how life has evolved in the most unbelievable ways to survive. I found several videos on youtube, and the clip below features the Tufted Capuchins, a type of monkey indigenous to Brazil that over generations and generations, have learned to use an “anvil” and “hammer” to open nuts they’ve been curing for a week. Don’t believe me? Well, I wouldn’t have. Click play below and get ready for your world to be rocked.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=-G60UCeXFp0