If you lose your ring in the ocean, you most likely would be sad but accept that you’ve lost it forever, right? It seems impossible for a mere human to scour the ocean floor in search of one ring, no matter how big the diamond. But for creatures who are native to the sea, it may be a bit easier.
Annika Parkinson-Dow was swimming in Howe Sound off Bower Island in British Columbia, Canada on Friday evening, April 26. The shining bioluminescence was visible, and this led her to run her hands through the water. Little did she know that her engagement ring had fallen off in the ocean.
When she eventually realised, she was already back on dry land. Of course, she was upset. The ring was an heirloom from the 1930’s. “I was pretty sure that there was absolutely no chance [they’d find] it, a needle in the haystack. I wasn’t even sure of the exact spot that I lost it,” she said to CBC News.
Trying her luck, she asked a few divers to have a look in the ocean. They searched for an hour, but gave up as the water conditions were unfavourable.
As they decided they would call it quits, they caught sight of a baby octopus and as unbelievable as it may sound… the little octopus led the divers to the ring!
Scientists have reported that octopuses have a keen interest in shiny objects. So, it may be possible that the baby octopus found the ring and intended to keep it as part of a little collection of rocks and shells.
It would be nice to think that the octopus intentionally led the divers to the ring, knowing that’s what they were looking for. However, it’s more likely that it was a massive coincidence. Either way though, it’s an amazing story for Parkinson-Dow to tell for the rest of her life!
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We often picture wedding jewellery as shiny rocks, ridiculously expensive gemstones and, if we’re being quite honest, diamonds to go with your ring.
Have you ever considered the gift of the sea? Pearls are no longer just for rich housewives and your granny. In fact, not only do they look gorgeously classy, they aren’t limited to jewellery. Put them in your hair, put them on your dress. Girl, put them on your cake!
You don’t have to settle for round pearls, either. Freshwater pearls have very unique shapes and if you’re not into white, pearls come in all sorts of colours.
Take a look at these:
For you:
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For your dress:
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For your cake:
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Clare Waight Keller, Meghan Markle’s wedding dress designer, took to Instagram to talk about her experience working with the royal. She also detailed the days as they approached the iconic ceremony.
Keller, a British stylist, fashion designer and the current Artistic director of Givenchy, was – as could be expected – over the moon to be a part of the royal wedding two years ago. After the special wedding day, she showed her excitement and gratitude on Instagram. She detailed what she did at at each moment, and gushed over the experience.
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Now, two years later, Keller has taken to Instagram again to share more insights on how the famous wedding dress came to be.
“Two years ago today I was in the final fittings for a very secret dress. So many emotions were running through me during those months leading up to the big day,” she wrote. “A wedding dress is one of the most exquisite and beautiful moments for a designer, but also personally as a woman artist, creator there is a lot of sensitivity that flows through the process from the knowledge and understanding of the feelings that you have as a bride.”
She said that in order to ensure that Markle’s dream dress was made a reality, she had to put herself in Markle’s shoes. “Learning to let go of my emotions and embrace the feelings of someone you are designing for brings about an incredibly beautiful relationship of trust and intimacy. Through hours of conversation, meetings together, and research, slowly all the pieces of that story came together,” she said.
According to Keller, the guiding principles given to her were “purity and simplicity”. About the design, she also said that she weaved “a narrative of nature through the 53 florals of the Commonwealth to bring the world into the journey of the ceremony and subtlety bringing the lines of Givenchy and the history of the Maison to capture the classical timeless beauty I knew she wanted to achieve”.
Keller thought the wedding was a very special day, and she was in awe. “It was obvious the significance of this occasion was more than any other, it would be a very personal ceremony with so many choices that would reflect both the bride and grooms heritage and their unique way of being incredibly inclusive, genuine and generous,” she wrote.
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Quarantine and social distancing has brought out the creatives and comedians in everyone. With little to no chance of going outside, many turn to Twitter for social interaction and some laughs.
Married couples seem to be a bit stir-crazy, as they’re getting absolutely no time apart. Of course, the love remains stronger than ever but everyone needs some breathing room every now and then.
As a result, many comical situations are taking place in the households of married couples spending more time than ever together as they’re stuck inside.
Here are some of our favourite tweets, documenting the silly situations:
If my husband farts one more time it won’t be a virus that takes him.
— Maryfairyboberry (@MaryJustice86) March 19, 2020
My husband’s favorite snack while we watch tv is whatever makes the most noise, apparently.
— Snarky Mommy (@SnarkyMommy78) April 5, 2020
I reveal a different one of my annoying tendencies to my wife each day in quarantine just to keep our relationship spicy
— Kyle Clark (@KyleClark) April 7, 2020
My wife and I play this fun game during quarantine, it’s called “Why Are You Doing It That Way?” and there are no winners
— Eric Spiegelman (@ericspiegelman) April 4, 2020
Turns out that my husband knew how to clean thoroughly this whole time. He just needed the motivation of a deadly pandemic.
— Sara Says Stop (@PetrickSara) March 26, 2020
What’s a good quarantine excuse for not watching a 10-hour documentary about Michael Jordan with the husband?
I’m…um…busy??— Allison Kirksey (@KirkseyAllison) April 22, 2020
Quarantine day ???: husband is finally getting on my nerves with his incessant need to wipe boogers on me.
— Chloe? (@hammonschloeee) April 22, 2020
Quarantine Status…
Wife: Your face makes me drink
— Dadalorian — Hold my Corona (@DadWithABeer) April 23, 2020
Last night, my wife said she wanted to go fishing with me. We’ve been together 8 years and have never discussed anything about fishing. Quarantine day 30, we’re starting to lose it
— Michael Kliska (@michaelkliska) April 22, 2020
For sure. During quarantine I’ve learned my incredible wife loads a dishwasher LIKE A SERIAL KILLER and now I’m questioning everything.
— Steven Shega (@StevenShega) April 5, 2020
Quarantine has different impacts on us all. I present to you Dadosaur. ?#spiritbath pic.twitter.com/CkmPI5rqdE
— Spiritbath (@Spiritbath) April 14, 2020
Quarantine: husband is annoying before he enters the room
— One Nerve Left (@onenerveleft1) April 4, 2020
Me, to my husband, on day three of quarantine: “Okay, so, here is a list of the annoying habits that I can usually tolerate but will result in your death by day five.”
— Ali Hanford (@Ali610) March 17, 2020
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