Every winter, millions of birds ingest traditional road salt, mistaking the crystals for food — often leading to dehydration and death. Sweden has developed a remarkable alternative: edible, eco-safe road salt made from beet extract, maize starch, and minerals that melt ice without poisoning wildlife.
The new formula lowers freezing points like normal salt but dissolves into harmless organic components once temperatures rise. Birds that consume it get hydration and nutrients instead of deadly salt shock.
Tests on highways showed reduced corrosion on cars, less damage to soil, and significantly fewer bird deaths. The innovation could transform winter road safety worldwide while protecting ecosystems.
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"We are like islands
in the sea, separate
on the surface but
connected on the deep."
- (William James)
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L'isola felice
Michael Schrijver (Dutch artist)
Purple Mountains, Yellow Fields.
The yellow fields set off the hazy purple mountains perfectly - like a slumbering dragon. Cypresses in front move - and the rutted road complements the smooth yellow fields. #carolinestreetart
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Hello again
Ulla Thynell
Helsinki basedArtist and illustrator of mythical
fantasyscapes
Hoping everything is back to normal now here
I’ll be with you tomorrow fingers crossed
Weird day
Helen DrStee and Max
Next time you think of a Pigeon in a negative way just think…..
Pigeons Are Misunderstood Geniuses.
Most people don't realize just how incredible Pigeons truly are.
These gentle birds aren’t just loyal partners—they're brilliant, complex beings. Tucked inside their beaks are tiny magnetic crystals that act like a natural GPS, helping them navigate thousands of miles with stunning precision. They can also hear frequencies too low for us to detect, read polarized light patterns in the sky, and even see in ultraviolet light, giving them a vibrant view of the world we can't imagine.
Pigeons are also remarkably intelligent. Studies show they can count, recognize their own reflections, understand abstract ideas, and even grasp probability, sometimes outperforming young children. When raising their young, they produce a special milk-like substance in their throats to nourish their chicks. They form lifelong bonds with their mates and use different coos and calls to communicate danger, love, and territory.
History has seen their courage, too. During wartime, a pigeon named Cher Ami delivered a message that saved 194 soldiers—even after losing a leg. Sadly, despite all this, many pigeons were abandoned when we no longer “needed” them, and they stayed close to humans because that's what they knew.
Pigeons are not pests. They are intelligent, emotional, deeply social beings that remember us. It's time we remember them. ��️