You can have the best of intentions, but the way you go about achieving them can spoil the whole thing. This Massachusetts woman’s case is a prime example of that. Rebecca Woods has been sentenced to prison for her actions while protesting a friend’s eviction. During the incident, she assaulted several police officers. Her weapon …
Do you think you know all the weird animal behaviors on this list? Like punching octopuses? Dolphins Use “Names” Studies on Bottlenose dolphin show they use signature whistles that function like names Each dolphin has a unique whistle They respond specifically when their “name” is played back Suggests a level of self-awareness and social complexity …
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Hearing is an essential sense for us humans. It’s even more so for many animals who rely on their hearing to score their meals or avoid becoming meals themselves. As such, it’s no wonder that there are some freaky-deaky ears out in nature. But the most fascinating thing about those ears is that they’re not …
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The stereotypical cocaine user is a jittery, overenergized mess that just wants to go, go, go. As it turns out, that’s a very accurate description of the drug’s effects. At least if the one taking it is a salmon. Biologists are concerned about the effects of various drugs on wildlife. It sounds crazy, but medicine …
You’re probably aware that a lot of things we “know” about dinosaurs aren’t exactly true. Our perception of these ancient reptiles is colored by misunderstandings, outdated ideas, and popular media. But then there are some real facts about dinosaurs that seem like they couldn’t possibly be true. Yet, they are. Let’s take a look at …
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The bear is in the details. If it wrecks cars like a bear, walks like a bear, and talks like a bear, is it a bear? Most likely not, because bears don’t talk. Insurance scammers, however, do. Three Southern California residents have been found guilty of an outlandish (but admittedly creative) insurance fraud scheme. They …
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What do you know about whale fun facts? Tell us in the comments if you know something to add to the list! Many whale species travel in groups called pods. Sperm whales use powerful clicking sounds for echolocation to hunt deep-sea prey. Fin whales are the second-largest animals on Earth and can swim at speeds …
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Ah, it’s a perfect day at the beach! Feeling a little peckish, you wander to the food truck and buy yourself your favorite snack. But just before you manage to take the first bite, a seagull swoops down and steals your treat. Day ruined. Thieving seagulls plague beachgoers around the world, but now we may …
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From tropical rainforests to backyard ponds, there are so many fascinating fun facts about frogs. Do you think you know all of them? Frogs start life as tadpoles. They live in water and breathe through gills before they grow legs and develop lungs. Frogs hibernate in winter in cold climates. They will bury themselves in …
Some are long, some are short. Some thick, some are thin. We’re talking about noses, of course. And if you thought human noses come in all shapes and sizes, you’ve seen nothing yet. In the animal world, you can find all kinds of schnozzes for wild reasons. Here’s a collection of 10 of the oddest …
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