Have you read Dirty-Mouthed Parrots Become British Zoo Stars: Part One? Because this is part two. According to an academic paper, grey parrots’ “imitative abilities have been lauded at least since Aristotle,” and seen after surveying their learning and reproduction. When it comes to who is teaching who though, it’s pretty clear. “It’s certainly down …
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Dirty-mouthed parrots wouldn’t seem to be the star of any zoo but it turns out that even though people working with them are mortified, they are also amused. If you want to check them out, you can visit them at the Lincolnshire Wildlife Park in Friskney, England. It’s now a family-friendly animal park with new …
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National ice cream for breakfast day is the first Saturday in February. Are you going to celebrate this holiday tomorrow? Ice Cream and Waffles Waffles are a warm and sweet start to your day and what better than waffles with ice cream for breakfast? Pair classic vanilla on top of your warm waffle and drizzle …
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You’re only supposed to call 911 (or whatever your local emergency number is) when you’re having an emergency. The problem is that the definition of “emergency” is very, very subjective. We all know the kind of grandpa who insists he’ll walk it off after losing three limbs. On the other end of the spectrum, we …
Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered weak and weary… Thus begins “The Raven” by Edgar Allan Poe, one of the founding fathers of gothic horror. Today, January 19, marks the 215th anniversary of Poe’s birth. He achieved widespread fame already in his lifetime and today continues to be one of the most popular …
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The weirdest things about Japan are pretty different from here in the US. Did you know about these Japan-specific things? Security Assistants On The Platform In The Morning Mornings in the major cities become somewhat of a battlefield when it comes to catching the train. It seems impossible to get in bit an assistant will …
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Would you try these truly bizarre Oreo flavors? They are pretty strange but could be absolutely delightful! Cotton Candy An Oreo with a vanilla cookie and cream that tastes like cotton candy? These cookies came back to the shelf in June 2023. Many Oreo lovers love these cotton candy cookies while others are still waiting …
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These things about winter are amazing, like the warm sun on a cold and windless day! And if you don’t agree, why do you live where it’s cold and it snows? The Ice Hear me out about the ice. As long as you’re inside, or for that matter, driving safely, ice in the winter is …
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These spring break fun facts might surprise you. And remember, you don’t have to be in college to go on Spring Break! Between 1.5 and 2 million students go on spring break every year and collectively spend over one billion dollars. The number one U.S. Spring Break destination is Panama City Beach, Florida, closely followed …
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Have you caught any of the last few articles about the odd laws in each state? This will be the last of them! Maine Maine has a no dancing policy in establishments that sell liquor, unless the establishment has been issued a “special amusement permit.” Oklahoma This state doesn’t want any eavesdropping happening. According to …