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Globe Aware volunteers have until labor day to help choose a name for the rarest giraffe born in the world. Born this past July, this calf is believed to be the only living solid-colored reticulated giraffe in the world!

World’s Rarest Giraffe Born At A Zoo In Tennessee — Help Give Her A Name

JIM FULCHER
AUG.28.2023
TRAVELAWAITS

Something truly amazing has happened at a zoo in Tennessee.

Reticulated giraffes are known for their distinctive spotted coat with brown shapes that help camouflage them in the dry savannah. However, a giraffe calf born at Brights Zoo in Limestone, Tennessee, on July 31 lacks spots. Instead, she is a beautiful solid brown color.

Flying makes many folks nervous enough to do specific rituals to feel safer. Find out the reasons why and do any of our Globe Aware volunteers follow any of the same superstitions mentioned?

Superstitious flyer? A psychologist reveals the meaning behind the rituals

By Tarah Chieffi
Aug. 10, 2023
The Points Guy
Flying makes some people nervous enough they do superstitious things every time they fly. You’ve probably heard of some flying superstitions, such as touching the outside of the plane before boarding. Others, like placing a bit of dirt in your shoe so you always have one foot on the ground, are less common but serve the same purpose: bringing a bit of comfort and control to an otherwise uncomfortable situation.

Deadly wildfires on Maui have forced thousands of local residents and visitors to evacuate the area in search of shelter, food, water, and other basic resources. Here’s how Globe Aware volunteers can help!

How to help Maui fire victims from afar: Organizations and efforts underway

August 14, 2023
By Kelly McCarthy

Deadly wildfires on Maui have forced thousands of local residents and visitors to evacuate the area in search of shelter, food, water and other basic resources.

As of time of publication, at least 96 people have died from the wildfires that erupted Tuesday on Maui, and much of the historic town of Lahaina has been “destroyed,” officials said. A state of emergency has been declared for the whole island and all nonessential travel is being discouraged.