Kristen Carr

1 day ago | thecooldown.com | Kristen Carr

A rare treasure was found at Goodwill, and the thrifter posted the find on a Reddit forum dedicated to secondhand shopping. "I dream of finding [this]," one Redditor commented. The thrifter found a sweater from The Row, a luxury fashion brand known for its famous co-founders, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. The brand is known for its minimalist, timeless design and high-quality materials.

2 days ago | thecooldown.com | Kristen Carr

British website Echo reported that a bathtub and toilet were dumped on Thurstaston Beach near Liverpool, England. A councilor said she is "almost lost for words."The objects were dumped near the slipway for a sailing club that is part of a natural area designated for public recreation in Britain. The article noted that the beach sits on the edge of an estuary that is an important site for birds and other wildlife. Photos of additional debris in the area have surfaced.

2 days ago | yahoo.com | Kristen Carr

Ohio's Akron Beacon Journal reported that the spotted lanternfly — an invasive species — is threatening the local environment and has been found in 17 states. Spotted lanternflies are native to Asia and were first discovered in the U.S. in Pennsylvania in 2014. They enter the country by stowing away with imported goods. What's happening? In the spring and early summer, lanternfly larvae emerge from their eggs and infest gardens. They feed on native plants, causing them to wilt and die back.

3 days ago | thecooldown.com | Kristen Carr

A resident of Southwestern Ontario posted a photo of a couch that was dumped near a stream behind her home. "This is becoming more common," one Redditor commented. The original poster was quite upset, and commenters shared in the outrage, making derogatory comments about the unknown dumper and sharing concerns about humanity and the environmental impact of dumping objects in nature.

6 days ago | thecooldown.com | Kristen Carr

A YouTube video is bringing attention to the benefits of companion planting in backyard gardens. "How pretty," one viewer commented. Companion planting is a gardening technique where different species of plants are positioned next to each other in the soil to benefit from each other. This can lead to healthier plants, natural pest control, increased pollination, and healthier soil.