Whether you’re going up or down, people have always been fascinated with going to the max. We’ve previously taken a look at how deep humanity has dug, but what about the other direction? Well, it seems nature has us solidly beat in reaching for the skies. Even the tallest of human buildings are nothing compared …
We’ve all seen the awesome opening battle scene in Gladiator. There must’ve been few things as terrifying to a Roman legionary than a barbarian warrior charging out of the deep woods. Well, except maybe a barbarian charging out of the deep woods while high out of his skull. A new study suggests that the warriors …
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When you’re a parent, you have to teach many things to your child. One of them should be not to bring poop to school — no matter what kind of show and tell they’re having. In this case, however, it turned out alright. The University of Illinois at Chicago (UoIC) has partnered with a local …
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As soon as humanity left the cave and started farming, we needed a system to record and convey information over long periods and distances. In other words, we needed writing. Not everybody started writing in the same way, however. Today, there are many, many different writing systems, from the Latin alphabet to the Chinese characters. …
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Crows aren’t in general particularly well-regarded birds. At best, people tend to see them as very smart but also obnoxiously loud carrion eaters. Not so in Hawaii. The Hawaiian crow is respected and valued among the islands’ natives. Not only are the crows — also known as ‘alal? — crucial for keeping Hawaii’s forests growing, …
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Do you plan on any of these monthly celebrations for December? Some of them could be fun and others are really good causes! Operation Santa Paws- December 1st-24th This practically month-long “celebration” is actually a call to the public to encourage people to donate to animal shelters during the holiday season. It was started by …
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English can be one strange language. Then again, that’s not that surprising, considering its history as a mishmash between Anglo-Saxon, French, Germanic languages, and who knows what else. Having been influenced by everything and the kitchen sink, it’s no wonder many English words have changed significantly over the years. In a lot of cases, the …
These December things may surprise you but let me know what’s new or sticks out to you! Like did you know that Jingle Bells wasn’t originally named that? The astronomical end date for winter is February 28th. The first types of fake Christmas trees were made of dyed goose feathers and wire. Hanukkah colors are …
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Key Takeaways: Dental insurance is essential for proactive oral health, covering preventive care and early interventions to avoid costly problems. Regular dental visits can prevent systemic health issues, linking oral health with overall health. Neglecting dental care can lead to severe health, emotional and economic consequences, such as periodontal disease and impacts on self-esteem. Tele-dentistry …
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Scientists do much groundbreaking research, staging experiments that last years to discover ways to improve human life on a global level. But sometimes even they need a break and a chance to relax with something that’s more fun than world-changing. This is when researchers start carrying out projects for the heck of it just to …
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