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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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 Our perception of these ancient reptiles is colored by misunderstandings, outdated ideas, and popular media.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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Growing up without internet is a thing of generations past. There are so many things that kids today and in the future will never know. Portable music meant CDs or cassettes and of course the Sony Walkman were essential. TV guides mattered and people checked schedules to know what shows were airing and when. You …
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Farts are inherently funny. No matter how highbrow you are, you have to admit — at one point or another, you’ve giggled because somebody let one rip. But not every toot is a laughing matter. In several cases, passing gas has resulted in more or less serious consequences. It has caused public condemnation, gotten somebody …
It’s so easy to learn about foreign peoples and cultures these days. You can read first-hand descriptions in books or on the internet, watch endless videos about far-off places, and even see them yourself on Street View. Back in the day, traveling to distant lands was both a luxury and a dangerous undertaking that few …
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We’ve all read stories about sailors or pirates surviving after being marooned on desert islands. They’re often quite incredible, but they have nothing on the real stories. Getting stranded on an uninhabited island during a sea voyage used to be a very real risk. Most people who faced such misfortune didn’t live to tell the …
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Buried treasures are just part of children’s stories, right? People don’t actually find that kind of stuff. Well, they do. But most of the treasures people find aren’t buried in the ground. In fact, they can crop up in the most unexpected places. A walk in the park, an impulse purchase at a thrift store, …
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As World War II began, Hitler’s murderous armies rolled across Europe. In addition to the latest military technology of the time, they were armed with unspeakable supernatural powers. That’s not the plot of some sci-fi B-movie. The German high command really did try its best to put forces beyond this reality under Nazi service. Their …
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Do you know about the history of cheesecake? Do you like it as a dessert? Cheesecake has a long and fascinating history that stretches back thousands of years, evolving across cultures and continents into the dessert we know today. The earliest known version of cheesecake dates back to **ancient Greece**, around 2000 BCE. Archaeologists have …
April Fools! It’s again the time of year to remind your friends and loved ones why they really shouldn’t trust you. Well, you really shouldn’t trust anybody on this day. Some of the most infamous April Fools’ pranks ever have been pulled by the most reliable public organizations out there. And they have embarrassed millions …
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