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To reduce wildlife-related road accidents, Canada has rolled out smart deer detection systems across major highways. These systems use motion and infrared sensors to detect large animals like deer, elk, or bears approaching the road. Once detected, the system activates flashing signs that immediately alert nearby drivers to slow down.

This high-tech approach has already proven effective in reducing collisions in wildlife-heavy regions. It not only protects drivers from dangerous crashes but also helps preserve local wildlife populations. A perfect example of how technology can help humans and nature safely share the road.

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French Moules Marinières – Mussels in White Wine

A timeless bistro dish from coastal France, mussels steamed in white wine, garlic, and herbs — fast, fragrant, and wonderfully briny.

Ingredients (Serves 2):

* 1kg fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded
* 2 shallots or 1 small onion, finely chopped
* 2 garlic cloves, minced
* 250ml dry white wine
* 2 tbsp butter
* 1 tbsp chopped parsley
* Optional: splash of cream or lemon juice

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, melt butter and sauté shallots and garlic until soft.
2. Add white wine and bring to a simmer. Add mussels, cover, and steam for 5–7 mins until they open.
3. Discard unopened mussels. Stir in parsley and serve immediately with bread or fries.

French Tip:
Serve with crusty baguette to soak up the broth — or with thin, crispy frites for the classic combo.

The Colossus of the Apennines (Italian: Colosso dell'Appennino) is an awe-inspiring 35-foot (10.7-meter) stone statue created in the late 16th century by Flemish sculptor Giambologna (Jean Boulogne).

This monumental figure resides in the gardens of Villa Demidoff, located in Pratolino, near Florence, Italy.

Built around 1579–1580, the sculpture was designed to personify the rugged Apennine Mountains, from which it gets its name.

It was originally commissioned by Francesco I de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany, as part of a fantastical park filled with grottos, fountains, and mythological symbolism.

What makes this statue unique is not only its massive scale and weathered, almost mythic appearance, but also its functional and symbolic complexity:

Inside, it originally housed several chambers, including a grotto, a fireplace in the head, and even space for fountains.

Water flowed through it—symbolizing natural springs—emerging from the statue’s beard and hand, suggesting a connection between man and nature.

Over time, the statue has been partially reclaimed by nature, with moss and vines growing on it, adding to its mystical and ancient appearance.

Though some of the surrounding structures are now lost or in ruins, the Colossus remains a powerful and poetic symbol of the harmony between humanity, mythology, and the natural world.

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