Country Life In The City

Since the Pakistan flood waters first hit the north west, 1,400 people have lost their lives and 3 million have been displaced. It is the worst flooding for 80 years and an estimated 27,000 people remain trapped by the floodwaters and awaiting rescue. After two days of relief, the rains resumed, halting many of the [...]

Image via Wikipedia A rare specimen of Amorphophallus Titanum, better known as the Corpse Flower due to its bad odour when in bloom, is currently on display at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Dubbed Lois, the plant is just under 6ft tall, weighs 30 pounds with a 4 foot wide deep purple bloom. When [...]