What’s inside you is what really matters. No, we’re not talking about your good heart, but your skeleton. In vertebrates, the skeleton provides support for the creature’s entire body. It has to adapt and specialize to allow each animal to get through its everyday life. Consequently, some of them end up pretty freaky-looking. Here are …
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Animals do things differently. That includes what they carry in their no-no zones. When it comes to animal genitalia, it gets really strange, really quickly. Reproductive competition is fierce in nature, so critters end up developing some seriously funky equipment to ensure they get to carry on their legacy. We’ve covered this subject before, but …
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Did you know there’s a percentage a food needs to be called that? Here are some examples and what it takes in different countries to be considered each food. Chocolate in the United States To be labeled chocolate, a product must contain at least 10% chocolate liquor or the ground cocoa mass made from cocoa …
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Do you know these black bear fun facts? Did it surprise you to learn that a baby black bear is so little? Despite their size, black bears are generally shy and avoid humans whenever they can. Black bears are classified as “Least Concern” by the IUCN due to stable populations. Black bears are highly intelligent …
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Oh, geez, who let one rip?! The foul, eggy stench of a particularly bad fart is one of the fastest ways to clear a room. As disgusting as it is, though, you might not want to beeline for the door. Instead, a growing body of research suggests you should slow down and smell the farts. …
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They say an old dog doesn’t learn new tricks. Yet, scientists have now shown us that they can. Not only that, they may do so by simply listening in on your conversations. Every dog owner knows that pups can be very good at learning to recognize specific words. As proof, we point to all the …
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It’s been a little bit chilly recently all over the Northern Hemisphere. And by little bit chilly, we mean people have gotten stranded at minus 40-degree temperatures. That’s at the point where it doesn’t matter whether you’re counting in Fahrenheit or Celsius — it’s the same in both. While extreme cold like that makes life …
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What are odd comfortable things you like? If there’s something missing, you’ll have to tell us all about it in the comments! Rocking slightly, tapping a foot, or repetitive motion helps regulate emotions without conscious thought. Wearing oversized clothes that feel like a blanket more than an outfit makes people feel protected and unjudged. The …
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Do you think you know all these fun facts all about bumblebees? Or do you think some of them may surprise you? They coevolved with flowering plants. Drones do not collect pollen or help raise young. These bees can see ultraviolet light, which helps them find nectar guides on flowers. Protecting these bees helps protect …
As far as fun facts about the human body go, it’s wild to think we’re always making decisions, like 25/8. (See number 40.) Humans glow very faintly due to biochemical reactions in the body, but it’s invisible to the naked eye. Your bones are stronger than steel of the same density, especially the femur. Humans …
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