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Many of us, Pandas, probably had trouble maintaining focus during class in school. Doing algebra, filling in the right grammatical form of a word, or memorizing the parts of the cell wasn't particularly fun, leaving many students craving something more interesting.
Luckily, the internet offers us exciting knowledge in the form of bite-sized interesting facts. Places like this Instagram page share fun tidbits that you might've not seen before yet. "Let's explore the wonders of the universe together!" is their motto. So, scroll down and see what a dog's belly full of little puppies looks like and what unusual form of payment one city in Romania now accepts for public transport!
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Famous Australian blood donor James Harrison OAM, aka "Man with the Golden Arm", who saved over two million babies by donating his rare Anti-D plasma, has died at 88. Australian Red Cross Lifeblood confirmed his death on February 17. Harrison began donating blood in 1954 at 18 and donated over 1,100 times until he retired in 2018 at 81.
Eric Rossman 5 months ago
What a guy! I'm doing my best. I'm only at 200 so far, but it's the effort that counts!
Scott Rackley 7 months ago
I'm CMV negative, which is what I assume they mean by this guy. They put a special sticker on your donation.
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OneHappyPuppy 7 months ago
Yes, just days ago I saw them in the zoo and was fascinated
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Tucker Cahooter 7 months ago
It should also evolve the numbers to show you what colour to use on which bit
Roni Stone 7 months ago
Agreed. I'm told I have no sense of taste where color is concerned. I need the diagram.
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TheReader19 7 months ago
I'm a grown woman, but I'm ashamed to say; if I got hold of one of these birds and some felt tips.........
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Moonie Pinkslip 7 months ago
Pigeons are commonly known as flying rats. Not mosquitos.
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Katchen 7 months ago
My experience with filing police reports in the US is that they don’t even investigate theft.
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Vickie Harrington 6 months ago
In our area police rarely put that much effort into solving m*rders, never mind solving a stolen car.
The saying "My boss is a jerk" is a sentiment, if not a cliché, as old as time. But did you know that some people in executive positions even have a narcissistic streak? One study found that 18% of CEOs score moderately or highly in narcissistic traits, while only 5% of the general population do.
What's more, they also tend to hire narcissistic people around them. You'd think that people with narcissistic traits like a grandiose sense of self-importance and a sense of entitlement wouldn't want similar people around them. But researchers analyzed 13,000 LinkedIn profiles of CEOs and found that the more narcissistic the CEO is, the more likely they are to hire narcissistic people.
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DetriMentaL (It/That) 7 months ago
Have never thought about riding a reindeer before but somehow still surprised that they are not riden like a Harley
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One of the two remaining northern white rhinos in the world, guarded 24 hours a day to guard against poachers
KrazyChiMama 7 months ago
What a sad world we live in that we have to guard animals 24/7 from poachers even though they are the last of their kind. Humans suck…:(
WubiDubi 7 months ago
They are putting pangolins in locked rooms in a locked fortress to stop the Chinese poachers.
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Jules 7 months ago
It is depressing beyond words that this is needed. We humans don't deserve to exist on this planet...
Regina Holt 7 months ago
Well, with what we are doing to the planet, eventually we won't.
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AnnaB 7 months ago
Well, now that the White House has pulled the plug on the Endangered Species Act, we should expect more of this to happen.
Regina Holt 7 months ago
And with everything in the natural world being interconnected, the web of life will get screwed.
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Roni Stone 7 months ago
Ironically, the white rhino is the social bee of the rhino world. And the northern white rhinos have been hunted to functional extinction, with only two remaining of their specific subspecies - both female, Najin and her daughter, Fatu. We humans deserve a horrible fate.
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Lotekguy 7 months ago
That must have been some incredible fall to cave in both sides of his head.
Camilla Koutsos 7 months ago
I may not have. The life-saving surgery, where damaged skull was removed to prevent further damage or infection, is quite likely to have done that. If the bone was still there the collapse would probably be way less visually striking.
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The photo of one of the only two remaining great white rhinos may shock you a little bit. There are indeed only two left in the world, both of whom currently live in Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya. Both rhinos are female, a mother and daughter named Najin and Fatu, making it extremely hard to save the subspecies from extinction.
But scientists may have found some hope recently: in vitro fertilization. BioRescue scientists successfully impregnated a southern white rhino in 2023 this way, though she did not carry her pregnancy to term. Nevertheless, the scientists hope they will be able to impregnate Fatu this way, as they announced the production of five additional northern white rhino embryos in the second half of 2024 to the existing 30. Here's to hoping we soon hear news of a northern white rhino pregnancy!
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Psychopaths, known for traits like a lack of empathy, manipulativeness, and charm, make up about 1% of the general population. However, studies reveal that an estimated 12% of CEOs in the United States exhibit psychopathic tendencies. This stark difference highlights how certain psychopathic traits, such as risk-taking and assertiveness, can thrive in high-stakes corporate environments.
Nils Skirnir 7 months ago
It’s been known for thousands of years that folks w/no empathy, kindness, or morality often become leaders and warlords. On account of two factors, one is that most people wouldn’t be cruel enough to be a Hitler, Netanyahu, Putin, or Trump. Another is the primate instinct to worship the top ape.
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BeesEelsAndPups 7 months ago
Well, this is an interesting one. It's not so much capitalism, as it is Neoliberalism. Neoliberalism or Market Fundamentalism, creates as virtues narcissism and sociopathy, because at its core it is the emphasis of individualism over the common good. I think Margaret Thatcher put it best in her statement "...who is society? There is no such thing! There are individual men and women and there are families..." This is a core tenant of Neoliberal thought. We don't matter as much as me. And it's been the leading form of political theory since the late 1970s, particularly with Thatcher's election in '79. This was when we saw the fall of the top marginal tax rate plummet from 75% to 20%. Capitalism existed before that, but it was held in check by labor movements and unions. Neoliberalism was the philosophical headwind to dismantle all of those checks.
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Tiffany 7 months ago (edited)
Psychopaths are different from sociopaths or narcissists, or a narcissistic sociopath (malignant narcissist.) From my understanding and research Psychopaths are born that way and not trauma made (personality disorder). It's been a few years since I researched on psychopaths. I usually study Cluster Bs. Many are in the government and religion. Power and Control. Everywhere, really. Everyone is messed up to some extent. People seem to have different understandings and theories. I'm passionate about human behaviors. I also don't believe in religion or God so that helps clarify my thinking too with others behaviors. Many people project through God and use religion as a tool. Power and control in government, judges, lawyers .. college professors. A lot in the mental health field as they like vulnerable people. I actually have my own theory on why they took Self Defeating personality disorder out of the DSM. I think its because narcissistic individuals don't want there source of supply to get treatment. Self Defeating is also know as masochistic personality. I mean what would all the sadists do if all the masochists got treatment? After all they're more willing to seek help as sadists rarely get treatment. It's usually forced. The reasons they gave to why they took it out was a bunch of baloney. Especially since they shove whatever they can into that book. 😆 🤣 😂 I'm also self taught and haven't spent 1 day in college. But I spent everyday for years doing my own research. I'm not done with learning as much as I can.
David 7 months ago
This is fake! (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/to-manage-is-human/202305/the-truth-about-corporate-psychopaths) between 4-12% of CEO's may exhibit some psychopathic tendencies, which is on par with the general population. Actual psychopaths and tendencies are 2 very different data sets. The header above shows a claim 21% which no study ever claimed, and has been debunked as fake
Billo66 7 months ago
I just keep hoping cooler and smarter heads will prevail. I think I'm going to be disappointed.
XenoMurph 7 months ago
The smartest people don't want to dominate other people. Therefore their voice and wise counsel is not heard. Only the worst in humanity tends to rise to the top.
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Andrew Arons 7 months ago
I have a hunch they don't start out as psychopaths, they just develop these traits because they're useful for climbing the corporate ladder. Every time someone compromises their own ethical standards, the next time just becomes that much easier.
wowbagger 7 months ago
I think we spend too much time analyzing psychopaths and not enough time figuring out why so many people are drawn in by them.
MeMosabe 7 months ago
The headline reads 21%, but the text reads 12%. Which is it? Or is it all made up?
David 7 months ago
it's neither, because this is fake https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/to-manage-is-human/202305/the-truth-about-corporate-psychopaths
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A wildlife photographer, N. Hayakawa, has captured rare footage of a group of orcas in Japan, including two unusual white orcas. The white orcas are believed to have leucism, a condition that causes a partial loss of pigmentation, rather than albinism, which would result in pale eyes.
A male white orca was first spotted in 2023, followed by a female white orca.
The white orcas seem to be accepted and protected by their typically colored whale counterparts.
Hayakawa hopes to continue observing and photographing the white orcas to learn more about their behavior and habitat.
KrazyChiMama 7 months ago
Beautiful! If only humans could learn to be accepting of differences…
🇺🇦 PrincessPatton 🇺🇦 7 months ago
Of course the other orcas accept them, they are very intelligent. For example, although orcas do cause incidents, there is not a single known example of an orca killing a human IN THE WILD. While there are a few known cases of orcas attacking humans, it was probably unintentional. When they realized it was a human, they immediately abandoned the attack. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orca_attacks#:~:text=There%20are%20a%20few%20recorded%20cases%20of%20wild%20orcas%20%22threatening%22%20humans%2C%20but%20there%20have%20been%20no%20fatalities.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 7 months ago
Leucistic and melanistic animals show up in many, many species (black jaguars/leopards, white lions, etc.) and it is usually a de novo genetic mutation. Sometimes pigmentation mutations are recessively hereditary, so if you bred two leucistic orcas together, there would be a much higher chance of the offspring also being leucistic.
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LakotaWolf (she/her) 7 months ago
Uh, no, but seeing as orcas are almost always the same color/pattern (black with white markings), the use of the term "typically colored" refers to the... typical coloration that orcas usually have. It would be the same if one was speaking of a melanistic jaguar; you could say "the typically-colored jaguars are accepting of the melanistic one" and it's not a "PC term", it's literally referring to the coloration that like 99% of jaguars have.
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Broccoli 7 months ago
It’s just like how we protect disabled people. It’s not related to skin color….
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A King Cheetah, known for its unique coat pattern caused by a rare recessive gene, stands beside a regular cheetah. This striking difference highlights the beauty and diversity of genetic variation within the cheetah species. The King Cheetah's bold black stripes and spots create a distinctive appearance, setting it apart from its spotted counterpart.
Definitely a Human 7 months ago
... and these are a small percentage of that. Hence: rare
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LakotaWolf (she/her) 7 months ago
Probably, but it's likely because they're related XD male cheetahs from the same litter will often remain together for many years after they're weaned. So these two may be brothers!
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Stephanie A Mutti 7 months ago
There is very little genetic variations within the Cheetah species which is a huge problem and will eventually lead to their extinction.
As the page shares, chemotherapy can cause trichomegaly: an abnormal growth and curling of the eyelashes. Yet chemo can change the hair on our heads, too. About 65% of cancer patients experience at least some changes to their hair during treatment. And "chemo curls", as people call them, can be one of the side effects. They're usually temporary; as the body recovers after chemotherapy and the hair grows longer, it usually goes back to its original texture.
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Sweden replaced books with computers in 2009, but after 15 years, it's reversing course due to concerns over digital learning's impact on student focus and skills.
The country is investing €104 million to bring back printed textbooks from 2022 to 2025.
Research shows that reading on screens can cause eye strain, decreased focus, and lower retention compared to paper books.
Digital devices can be distracting, leading to decreased social skills and attention spans.
The Swedish government aims to find a balance between technology and traditional learning methods.
The move highlights the importance of finding harmony between innovation and tradition in education systems worldwide.
Yayheterogeneity 7 months ago
It's enough to have classes in IT and have the other classes without computers to still get the whole education and have focus and be more creative. The use of pencils on paper educates the brain in many more ways than tapping can ever do.
Kit Black 7 months ago
Now can we take the results of this 15 year experiment and show it to all of the grade schools that are handing six year olds tablets all day?!? We finally convinced them to stop whole word reading and go back to phonics, and then they pull this nonsense, it's almost as if public education specialists want to make the job more difficult for teachers, so they can ensure that children fail.
Bryn 7 months ago
While some is good, having all day is certainly not good! As a teacher, I love being able to integrate technology into my classroom to help enhance learning. But at the end of the day it's a tool that we use, not a tool that uses us.
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Alex Schneider 7 months ago
I love this,cause they admit a wrong move and correcting it,no matter of costs.This is how education should look like.
KrazyChiMama 7 months ago
I’ve been saying this for years! I’m not a teacher but I do A LOT of computer work and it’s really hard on my eyes. I often get eye strain and tension headaches. I have to wear bifocals now too which I did not need just a year ago. It can’t be good for children’s developing eyes to have SO much screen time.
Regina Holt 7 months ago
I wear blue-light glasses, lenses protect from harmful blue rays that come from screens. The best brand is Gunnar. Made a huge difference for me.
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Regina Holt 7 months ago
Most things written on paper are better. I much rather read a paper newspaper than read stuff online.
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Leigh 7 months ago
As someone with dysgraphia I prefer typing on a computer rather than using pen and paper. When it comes to reading I'd rather have a textbook.
Regina Holt 7 months ago
I totally get your point. My brother had dysgraphia.
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2x4b523p 7 months ago
Every person owning a computer only became a thing during my years in uni. 1st year only the rich kids had one. By year 5 we all had our own computer. My roommate was excited because now she could just download textbooks and study without the need to buy them. I still had to pay for or borrow those textbooks because computer text just wasn’t absorbing into my brain. I need my bookmarks and be able to list back and forth and keep it next to my notepad to take notes without constanly looking up and down. Can’t imagine my learning medium being a computer from young age.
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The beetle in the image is a Chrysina limbata, commonly known as the Mexican jewel scarab or Mexican sun beetle. Its stunning metallic appearance is not due to pigmentation but rather the way light interacts with microscopic scales on its exoskeleton. This structural coloration creates the beetle's iridescent, mirror-like sheen, making it one of the most visually striking beetles.
Uncle Panda 7 months ago (edited)
"... and then I fell into the chrome pickling tank. It tasted weird but it kind of tickled."
KrazyChiMama 7 months ago
That’s so cool! But it probably makes them easy to see and an easy target for predators.
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Rebecca Taylor 7 months ago
We had a Belgium German shepard she had 16 pups all healthy and she was a very healty dog
Nitka Tsar 7 months ago
…… why was it x rayed though? Isn‘t it as dangerous to dog babys as it is to human ones?
Cecilie Hammershøy 7 months ago
Alot of people do it so they can get an idea of how many there is.
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Angela Corvaia 7 months ago
Unlike humans, animals must have multiple offspring to ensure the survival of their family because of so many predators. Oh, well, maybe humans……
In this list, you'll find the story of James Harrison, the "Man with the Golden Arm". The antibody in his blood plasma was used to make the medication Anti-D. For mothers whose blood is at risk of attacking their unborn babies, the medication was a literal lifesaver. Over three million doses of Anti-D with Harrison's blood were issued to Australian mothers with a negative blood type.
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A Norwegian man had a 27 kg malignant tumour removed after 12 years of doctors telling him he was just fat. He began to have health problems in 2011, when his stomach began to inflate. Recently, however, when a doctor took a closer look at him while preparing him for gastric sleeve operation for obesity, they discovered the tumour.
Roni Stone 7 months ago
I know this man's pain. I had a huge ovarian cyst that was continually diagnosed as mere weight. Doctors would not even palpate my stomach, let alone take an x-ray. During the pandemic I had to have a chest CT and, although my lungs were clear, the radiologist noticed a very large mass extending from my abdominal area into my chest cavity. Within weeks I was in surgery and a 50+ lb cyst was removed. Benign, thank the universe, but I felt light as a d**n feather!
patricia patricia 7 months ago
Over fifty pounds!?!?!?! I'm surprised you could breath or move! Some doctors are absolutely useless! How can a tumour grow that much without being diagnosed?
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GirlFriday 7 months ago
And this is how my cancer was found. I was gaining weight, could not lose it no matter what I tried, and finally my doctor told me to explore bariatric surgery. I went in for the pre-op tests and discovered that I had several malignant stromal tumors in my stomach and intestines.
Uncle Panda 7 months ago (edited)
His back muscles have to feel so much better. And are probably made of steel after counterbalancing that mass.
Upstaged75 7 months ago
How stupid!! No other part of him is obese but they decided he was just fat? Poor guy.
boredkitten 7 months ago
That is odd they didn't find out earlier considering he didn't have significant fat anywhere else like face, arms, legs..
seana lammers 7 months ago
Why weren’t all explanations explored though? Even a simple X-ray or CT scan …
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In 2019, a Jamaican man turned up to collect his winning $1.5 million lottery cheque wearing a Scream mask. He said he wore the mask because he didn’t want his relatives hounding him for money.
He waited 54 days to collect his $1.17 million US . Lottery winners in the Caribbean country often disguises while collecting their prizes due to high level of crime and fears that they will be hounded for money by family.
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In Cluj-Napoca, Romania, a so-called "health ticket" was introduced that allowed individuals to use public transportation for free by completing 20 squats. However, the organisers only implemented it in one city for a limited time. As of now, it's unknown if the program will resume at a future date.
KrazyChiMama 7 months ago
USA can we please get on board with this?? Id personally love this! I don’t take public transportation because I have a car but if I could ride for free just by doing a few exercises? Sign me up! :)
Hiram's Friend 7 months ago
Maybe you could put a sensor on your car and have to do 20 squats to start it.
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TheReader19 7 months ago
If I did two swats my knees would give way and I'd be eating pavement. I can't wait to have my injections to end this pain
Who hasn't had to hold in a fart at least once in their life? Whether you're in a job interview or a romantic date, there just are some places where letting it rip isn't the best idea. But scientists caution not to hold in farts too often, as it can cause bloating and cramping, and even constipation. In some cases, the gas can be released through our mouth or nose. On average, the normal amount of farts to release in a day is 25.
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Sweet Sapphire grapes, also known as Moon Drop grapes, are a dark grape variety with a tubular shape and dark purple skin. They are seedless, have a translucent green flesh, and are very sweet. Sweet Sapphire grapes are so firm that they can be snapped in half, and they can be stuffed. They were first developed in California in 2004 using traditional breeding practices such as cross-pollination.
Nuku Nyara 7 months ago
These are delicious, I always get them when Kroger has them in season. It's very satisfying to bite into them because of they snap😋
Lime Rendel 7 months ago
How do I not know about more of these weird but extremely tasty-looking foods?
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Angela Corvaia 7 months ago
That should be in the dictionary, sooooo accurate
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I’m afraid that isn’t repairable and likely resulted in amputation (if it was still attached to the person).
Uncle Panda 7 months ago
My workshop is full of deadly tools but it's the bandsaw many of us fear the most. You can't see the blade running, it's relatively quiet, and it was invented to cut through meat and bone. An accident is as simple as reaching for your tape measure...
Auntriarch 7 months ago (edited)
Ooh, my büm just went into cramps reading that....
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I did not need to see that. I soooo did not need to see what that looked like.
Hiram's Friend 7 months ago
If salvageable, there's a lot of titanium or stainless steel in his future.
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A new study supports the theory that dogs may have domesticated themselves by choosing to coexist with humans for a steady food supply. This theory, known as self-domestication, suggests that wolves began to frequent human settlements to scavenge for food, eventually becoming more tolerant of humans and adapting to a domestic lifestyle.
The study used a statistical model to show that over 15,000 years, natural selection could drive self-domestication in wolves, provided they chose to stay near humans and select mates with similar temperaments.
This theory is supported by archaeological and genetic evidence, which suggests that dogs (Canis familiaris) are descended from gray wolves (Canis lupus) and became domesticated over two historical periods.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 7 months ago
Am a wolf. Can confirm that this is literally how it happened. All us wolves lived in cardboard boxes before. It was cold and it sucked. It's much better with you humans and your fire and your food that comes ready to eat in lovely cans XD lakota_in_...3601bb.jpg 
KrazyChiMama 7 months ago
They’re thieves! They steal your heart, food, water, bed and take away your privacy. I haven’t used the bathroom without an audience in years! I don’t know if I can pee alone anymore! :D
Lee Gilliland 7 months ago
Cats domesticated themselves much more recently, which is why they're more inde.
Jeffery B Jones 7 months ago
(The real secret was the appeal of your couches) PS Pugs are mutants
Andrew Arons 7 months ago
I suppose it would've been easy to find mates with similar temperaments because they'd also be hanging around human encampments.
The strange-looking shark that a fisherman found in the deep waters of Australia caused quite a confusion for marine scientists. They couldn't identify the shark 100% accurately. Christopher Lowe, professor and director of the California State University Long Beach Shark Lab, told The Independent that it might be a deepwater kitefin shark, Dalatias lata.
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Uncle Panda 7 months ago (edited)
I witnessed the birth of superstition and religion one afternoon. I was visiting relatives and it was just me and my 3-year old nephew in the house when a big thunderstorm blew in. He didn't like the thunder and eventually asked me if it would go away if he piled toys against the front door. "Ummm, try it." And the thunder stopped. He noticed and removed the toys and the thunder started again... until he put the toys back in front of the door and it stopped.
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Dzessa Golden 7 months ago
At five weeks the pregnancy is still an embryo. It is a fetus at nine weeks.
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Marissa D 7 months ago
They're really cute, but they SCREAM!! It's both terrifying and funny.
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A remarkable discovery in Siberia's permafrost has unveiled a 35,000-year-old saber-toothed kitten, with its fur and even whiskers impeccably preserved. This ancient feline provides an extraordinary window into Ice Age wildlife, showcasing the pristine conditions of the permafrost that protected it for millennia. Such finds are vital for understanding extinct species, their habitats, and the ecosystems they once roamed.
Regina Holt 7 months ago
Well with the melting of the permafrost, we will be finding more stuff like this.
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In a lion pride, the male typically oversees up to 15 lionesses, who are the primary hunters. These lionesses work together to hunt and secure food for the entire pride, including the dominant male. While the male lion defends the pride's territory and protects the cubs from external threats, it is the lionesses who ensure the pride's survival through their cooperative hunting skills.
Yayheterogeneity 7 months ago
And he guards off other male lions until he gets defeated himself. The new male will then proceed and k**l all the cubs by his predecessor to bring the females back in heat and to give on his own genetics.
Jerome Lenovo 7 months ago
""" Most nature documentaries depict male African lions as layabouts who prefer to let the females do all the hunting. But a new study using pioneering new tools shows that the king of beasts could be doing his share after all. The bad rap of male lions comes from a lack of data on what the males are really up to in the habitats where most African lions live -- not on the open plains of the Serengeti, but in the bushier lands of Africa. """ ------- source : https://www.nbcnews.com/sciencemain/male-lions-do-help-hunting-after-all-6c10149668
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This microscopic view reveals an astonishing variety of marine organisms collected with just one dip of a hand net. These tiny creatures, representing a vibrant and diverse ecosystem, demonstrate the richness of marine biodiversity that thrives below the surface.
keyboardtek 7 months ago
A good reason one does not want to get any marine water in one's sinus cavity.
KrazyChiMama 7 months ago
Ugh thinking about all the seawater I’ve accidentally swallowed over the years….yuk!
The Instagram page shares an example of "relative deprivation" in the context of romantic relationships. But we also tend to think others have it better than we do in other aspects of life, too, like money and social status. Psychologists first observed this phenomenon among soldiers: those who believed their peers had more benefits thought they were not obtaining enough rewards themselves.
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Mauro Morandi, who lived alone on Italy's Budelli island for 32 years, has died aged 85 following poor health, three years after returning to civilisation. He stumbled upon Budelli, the island famous for its pink-sanded beach, in 1989 after his catamaran broke down. After living there for over three decades, he was evicted by the Italian authorities in 2021.
KrazyChiMama 7 months ago
Can’t help but think his immune system played a big part in this…returning to civilization likely exposed him to microorganisms his body was no longer accustomed to.
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The turkey vulture, scientifically known as Cathartes aura, is a bird that uses its bodily fluids in unique ways for both cooling and defense. These birds vomit gastric juices as acidic as battery acid, which can be projected up to 10 feet away to deter predators. This vomit is not only a defensive mechanism but also helps the turkey vulture lighten its body weight for quick escape when threatened.
Additionally, turkey vultures defecate and urinate on their own legs to cool down in hot weather. The digestive juices in their excrement are highly acidic and act as an antiseptic, cleansing their legs of harmful bacteria picked up while feeding on carcasses. This behavior helps maintain hygiene and prevents the spread of diseases.
Turkey vultures have a bald head and unfeathered feet and legs, which help them regulate body temperature and stay clean while feeding on decaying flesh. Their powerful digestive system can break down rotting meat and neutralize toxins, including anthrax and botulism, which would otherwise make them sick. This ability makes them crucial in preventing the spread of diseases in ecosystems.
Cammy Mack 7 months ago
This is what I try to explain, that pooping and peeing on my legs cools me down and acts as an antiseptic, nothing unusual in the natural world. But no one ever listens, they just back away slowly. They must really hate nature...
Bell-icose 7 months ago
Interesting, hunans also have extremely acidic stomachs. This is when compared to the animal kingdom, but also compared to other mammals and even other primates. This is one of the reasons cited in the hypothesis that early humans scavenged for a significant portion of their meat.
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Sam Trudeau 7 months ago
In the 1800s, the reason they used to call these "Siamese twins" was because of actual, well, Siamese twins. Glued at the waist, they were basically two different people who shared a bloodstream (one drank a lot, died, other one died waiting for a doctor)
Hiram's Friend 7 months ago (edited)
I'm obviously a pervert, but what about sexual activity? Several conjoined twins have had children.
Lime Rendel 7 months ago
Thats... extremely creepy. And also really cool. That is simultaneously filling my nightmares and daydreams.
When archaeologists opened King Tut's sarcophagus in 1922, those who opened it passed away shortly after. Alas, it wasn't a curse like the one from the 1999 film The Mummy, although some people believed it and called it "The Curse of the Pharaohs". In reality, it was the toxic levels of uranium and poisonous waste emanating from the tombs. Radiation levels in ancient Egyptian tombs reportedly are 10 times above the accepted safety standard.
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Lina Medina is known as the youngest confirmed mother in history. She was born in Peru and gave birth to a healthy baby boy on May 14, 1939, when she was just 5 years and 7 months old. Her son, who weighed 2.7 kg (approximately 6 pounds), was delivered via caesarean section because her young pelvis was not developed enough for natural childbirth.Lina's case is a rare instance of precocious puberty, where a child's body begins changing into that of an adult at a very early age. The circumstances surrounding her pregnancy remain unclear, and despite investigations, the identity of the father was never confirmed. Lina Medina's story remains a remarkable and tragic medical case.
Earonn - 7 months ago
They could give her a caesarean, but not an abortion, despite the fact that she was r***d - and probably not just once. 5 year old children don't get out that much, so how many men could have been in her circle? But hey, way too interesting to see how a 5 year old body deals with pregnancy, who cares about the piece of s**t who f****d her?
WubiDubi 7 months ago
Catholic country behaviours (the lack of abortion). If you want to draw conclusions about child abuse and religion in third world Catholic countries you can find them quite easily.
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PawCamp 7 months ago
I mean, it sounds like where she was from she couldn't, since she had the baby.
Load More Replies... Jerome Lenovo 7 months ago
"" The circumstances surrounding her pregnancy remain unclear "" ---- yeah right, unclear, sure.
Kira Okah 7 months ago
Someone rayped her, no one knows who, she hasn't said who and possibly doesn't know, her son died in the 1970s. So who and in what circumstances are certainly unclear.
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Gracie Mae 7 months ago
I know all the parties are probably deceased, but dna can track this info down...
#29
A man, Dan Hentschel, revealed that he proposed to his girlfriend by spelling out 'Will You Marry Me' on the US map by tracing the cross-country road trip they took together. "And in the end, the trip ended up having an even more important function. It showed us that, ultimately, we weren't a good fit for each other," he revealed.
Charles McChristy 7 months ago
I always have said if I ever get married again, we are going on a month long road trip before any proposals. If it works out then it was meant to be.
Don Adams 7 months ago
Ended in Savannah. Well worth the stop and close to I-95 and I-16 for a quick vamoose.
Load More Replies... Dragons Exist 7 months ago
How is that a reason to not marry someone, and how does the message written via roads not being in cursive mean that he didn't know cursive
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A new study by researchers from the Universities of Gothenburg and Stockholm has found that male flies have evolved to sharpen their eyesight to avoid being deceived by female flies that try to appear more attractive by inflating their abdomens and growing hair on their legs. This "sexual play" has led to an ongoing evolution where both sexes try to outsmart each other, with males developing better vision to find the optimal female in the swarm. The study suggests that this interplay has driven the development of different traits in male and female flies, with females adapting to fool males and males adapting to see past the bluff. The researchers believe that this evolutionary system may lead to further development of new traits and strategies in both sexes.
Nils Skirnir 7 months ago
A friend of mine from grad school did a study on this. Result==>>after a night of drinks in a pub, men found that the women did get prettier near closing time. However, women found that the men just got more drunk.
Load More Replies... RedMarbles 7 months ago (edited)
So I guess the male flies like a bigger abdomen, so I get how inflating the abdomen in deceitful, but I don't understand how growing hair on their legs deceives. The hair is there - it's not pretend hair. Edit: Apparently these traits make the females look more mature, but they may not have eggs to lay yet. The benefit of being attractive to male flies is that the male will give them a dead insect, which they eat while mating.
So, Pandas, what fun facts from this list are your favorites? Let us know which ones you haven't seen before! If you have an interesting fact you'd like to share with other Pandas, don't hesitate and do so in the comments! And while you're here, be sure to check out these interesting facts for your daily dose of new knowledge!
#31
This Bengal tiger received a gold fang after its original tooth was damaged while chewing on bones. Veterinary experts crafted the gold replacement to ensure the tiger's ability to chew and hunt properly was restored without pain. The procedure showcases how innovative dental solutions can enhance the well-being of wildlife, even for apex predators like tigers.
Cammy Mack 7 months ago
One would think titanium or tungsten would be better, gold is a softer metal. Probably an alloy then.
Regina Holt 7 months ago
I was thinking the same thing. There is no way a gold tooth would work for that type of predator.
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The_Nicest_Misanthrope 7 months ago
Won't it eventually break/dent? Gold is a really soft metal, and the bite force of a tiger is insane
#32
Hugging relieves stress by lowering cortisol awakening response (CAR), a key stress indicator. A study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health found that individuals who received more frequent hugs exhibited significantly reduced CAR levels the next morning. Other studies also prove that hugging plays a crucial role in regulating stress.
Smeghead Tribble Down Under 7 months ago
Can't remember the last time I got a hug from a human being.
Tobias Reaper 7 months ago
whenever i hug my girl i have no stress and that moment is the only thing that matters
Anonymouse 7 months ago
I try to start every day with a hug! You need to hug for at least 30 seconds to get the benefit! I cannot stress how lovely it is to start the day with "Good Morning, I love you!"
#33
A University of Florida scientist's cat, Pepper, led to the discovery of a new jeilongvirus in a mouse. The virus, named Gainesville rodent jeilong virus 1, is the first of its kind to be discovered in US. The virus which is found in Africa, Asia, and Europe can infect mammals, birds, fish and can occasionally cause serious illness in humans.
nottheactualphoto 7 months ago
Good kitty! Extra treats and pets for you!
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Nicole Weymann 7 months ago (edited)
Clear case of cultural miscommunication (judging by the facial expression of the lucky recipient). I'm cracking up imagining how weirded-out kitty feels when her special person tries to be appreciative and starts grooming her rear end. "Ew, man, wtf is wrong with you?!"
#35
Cymothoa exigua, also known as the tongue-eating louse, is a parasite that enters a fish's gills and replaces its tongue with its own body. The female parasite attaches to the tongue, while the male attaches to the gill arches. The female destroys the tongue and attaches to the stub, leaving the fish with a new, fully functioning tongue. This protandrous hermaphrodite is found in the Gulf of California.
Nils Skirnir 7 months ago
There is evidence that this is a mechanism through which multicellular animals acquired many body parts and organs
keyboardtek 7 months ago
This is a worse story than any alien life form I have read about in a science fiction book!
#36
In 2003, the Sun, the Moon, Antarctica, and two photographers all lined up in Antarctica during an unusual total solar eclipse. Even given the extreme location, a group of enthusiastic eclipse chasers ventured near the bottom of the world to experience the surreal momentary disappearance of the Sun behind the Moon.
#37
A liver transplant involves replacing a diseased liver with a healthy one from a donor, often due to chronic conditions like cirrhosis or alcoholic liver disease, as seen in the X post where a man's transformation pre and post-transplant is shown. The process includes a detailed pre-transplant evaluation to ensure candidacy, followed by the surgery where the old liver is removed and the new liver is implanted. Post-surgery, patients face a critical recovery period, especially the first three months, requiring close medical oversight, medication management to prevent rejection, and lifestyle adjustments.
Hiram's Friend 7 months ago
The liver regenerates. Only part of the donor's liver is removed and both patients end up with complete livers.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 7 months ago
"Deceased donor" liver transplants also exist, though, where the entire liver is transplanted from a deceased (or declared brain-dead) donor.
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To control mosquito population, Australian scientists have tested the "Toxic Male Technique" in a species of mosquito that spreads dengue fever, Zika and other viruses. Scientists said toxic male mosquitoes will poison females with their semen. The method involves genetically engineering males to produce spider and sea anemone venom proteins, which they inject into females during mating.
Yayheterogeneity 7 months ago
Because it's worked so well for us in the past to meddle with wildlife and nature. 🙈
Becky Samuel 7 months ago
You mean, like domesticating our crops, food animals, horses, pets, etc? Meddling with wildlife and nature is why we have a civilisation in the first place and aren't wandering around in woodland wearing scraps of leather and eating whatever scraps we can find.
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Magenta Blu 7 months ago
Ah excellent. Now we ALSO have poisonous male mosquitoes.. only in Australia
KrazyChiMama 7 months ago
I don’t know I think this is a bad idea…Mother Nature usually puts us in our place when we mess with her ecosystem…
Skara Brae 7 months ago
Diseases from mosquitos k**l from 750K to 1 million humans each year, more than any other animal, including other humans. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_animals_deadliest_to_humans) Wikipedia pages include links and references to source articles and data.
#39
A 59-year-old woman named Liu is 'mother' and 'father' to two sons in China. Liu married Tang and birthed a boy but got divorced after biological changes turned her into a biological male. Years later, Liu 'fathered' a son with another woman but couldn't marry her as Liu is still a 'woman' on government records and China prohibits homosexual marriage.
Regina Holt 7 months ago
I'm upvoting you for 2 reasons. One, your comment was awesome. Two, I'm just making another comment about the insanity of MAGAts.
Load More Replies... KrazyChiMama 7 months ago
I had to read this three times to get my brain to process it all…how sad the Chinese government couldn’t make an exception for a clear medical/genetic anomaly!
Multa Nocte 7 months ago
WHAT? Call Scotland and have them drive to China and arrest this person! Call J.R. Rowling and have her denounce this person! I feel faint! I need smelling salts now!
#40
The Rhinoceros Iguana (Cyclura cornuta) is a critically endangered lizard native to the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean. Males are easily distinguished by the prominent bony horns on their snouts, giving them a rhinoceros-like appearance. These horns are used in territorial disputes and mating displays. Despite their intimidating looks, these iguanas are primarily herbivores, feeding on leaves, flowers, and fruits.
Unfortunately, habitat loss, hunting, and egg collection have pushed this species to the brink of extinction. Conservation efforts are underway to protect these magnificent creatures, including captive breeding programs and habitat restoration.
#41
A study in Geophysical Research Letters reveals that Earth's axis has tilted by 31.5 inches (around 80 cm), primarily due to extensive groundwater extraction. Scientists emphasize that this tilt affects Earth's rotation and contributes to rising sea levels. Groundwater extraction, when redistributed to oceans, alters the planet's mass distribution, causing this axis shift.
Magenta Blu 7 months ago
Humans are really fking a whole planet, without realizing their own survival depends on said planet. And we consider humans as intelligent. Riiiiight
Emily 7 months ago
I mean, we were always going to take ourselves out in some way because of our hubris. The Earth will adapt (as it always has) and recover from our presence. Ultimately, the earth will go on on, but we won't.
Load More Replies... nottheactualphoto 7 months ago
Inches or centimeters are measures of distance. To use them to characterize tilt don't make no sense.
#42
This fascinating image, taken with a scanning electron microscope, shows a close-up view of human skin after a needle puncture. Under extreme magnification, you can see the individual layers of dead skin cells that form the outermost barrier. The needle puncture creates a hole surrounded by flaky, layered skin, which gives insight into how resilient yet delicate our skin is at a microscopic level. This type of imaging helps scientists study the skin's response to punctures, injuries, or even medical treatments, as well as how it might heal after such an intrusion.
#43
In the 1920s, Dr. Serge Voronoff, a Russian-French surgeon, became well-known for his controversial procedure of transplanting monkey testicle tissue into humans, specifically men, with the belief that it could restore vitality, treat impotence, and even reverse aging. Voronoff believed that the hormones from primate glands could rejuvenate the human body.
The procedure gained popularity, especially among wealthy men, and due to the high demand, Voronoff established a monkey farm to provide a steady supply of primates for his experiments. At the time, the concept of hormone therapy was new and not well understood, and his ideas received a lot of media attention. However, as scientific understanding of endocrinology advanced, his methods were discredited, and his reputation declined.
Today, Voronoff’s work is considered pseudoscience, but it was part of the early exploration into hormone therapy, even if it was based on flawed science. His work reflects the fascination with rejuvenation and anti-aging that existed in that era, as well as the lengths some would go to try to achieve it.
Nils Skirnir 7 months ago
Another reason to never trust overwealthy people. They’ll spend vast amounts on harmful, ego boosting c**p, but do little of use
Nicole Weymann 7 months ago
Hey, their "noble sacrifice" gave scientists a significant number of human guinea pigs and test results to do research on. I love the fact that they spent tons of money, time, and pain to pimp their, erm, horizontal exploits only to end up as research material on "idiot things to do". If we could persuade the wealthy that theirintercourse performance would improve if they threw money at environmental and social problems we could actually save our future. /S
Load More Replies... Cammy Mack 7 months ago
The subjects were confused why they were always craving bananas and got in trouble for flinging their poop at other people.
BrownEyedGrrl 7 months ago
I don't know why you got downvoted. Here's an upvote for the poor monkeys.
Load More Replies... Magenta Blu 7 months ago (edited)
There is beautiful book about this called the "Virility Factor" by Henry Kane. And amazing reading
#44
In Spain, a man's eyelashes overgrew and curled due to cancer treatment. His eyelashes also curled after undergoing chemotherapy for bowel cancer. Doctors said that the patient underwent drug-induced trichomegaly which can cause eyelashes to grow by half an inch. Doctors found that the symptoms appear within the initial months of treatment and resolve once the same is discontinued.
KrazyChiMama 7 months ago
It’s amazing what can happen to the body when foreign chemicals are introduced. We’re all the same yet no two people are exactly alike!
Mel in Georgia 7 months ago
A friend who had leukemia and lost all of her straight hair during the treatment that cured her initially grew back tight corkscrew curls that she absolutely hated. I thought she looked cute! To her relief, though, it eventually grew back to its original state.
#45
New research from Karolinska Institutet and Columbia University reveals the heart has a mini-brain, a nervous system controlling heartbeat, with various types of neurons with different functions, based on zebrafish, an animal model similar to human heart rate and cardiac function.
KrazyChiMama 7 months ago
This isn’t new we’ve know this for years in cardio electrophysiology…it’s not the same as the brain in your head though…it’s a bit difficult to explain in layman terms. The doctor I worked for is an expert at it though. MD/PhD from the University of Roma.
Kat Alison 7 months ago
https://youtu.be/CSNmJ7lEUXY?si=0nZqz0ZuUxj-FgUa Un-Alone, by Translator
#46
How Common Is Breast Asymmetry?
Breast asymmetry is a natural and common phenomenon among women. About 25% of women have one breast at least one cup size larger than the other, and for roughly 10% of women, the size difference is even more pronounced. This variation often results from factors like hormonal changes, genetics, or even lifestyle. It’s completely normal and rarely a cause for medical concern. In most cases, the asymmetry is subtle, but for some, it can be significant enough to affect their choice of clothing or bras.
LakotaWolf (she/her) 7 months ago
Ayep. I'm left-handed and my left jahoobie is significantly larger than my right jahoobie. They definitely don't "fit" into the same bra/cup size, so to speak XD I usually just buy bras sized for my left jahoobie even though the right jahoobie usually doesn't "fill" its cup properly.
#47
A new snake species discovered by a team of researchers in western Himalayas has been named after actor Leonardo DiCaprio in honour of his contribution towards conservation. Named 'Anguiculus dicaprioi', the species was discovered by researchers from India, Germany and the UK in 2020. Researchers classified the species under a new genus called 'Anguiculus', which in Latin means 'small snake'.
Multa Nocte 7 months ago (edited)
None of the female snakes are allowed to live past 25 snake years.
Tim Quinlan 7 months ago
his "contributions towards conservation"? you mean his constant use of traveling via yachts and private jets?
#48
Viatina's sale not only showcases her individual value but also demonstrates the potential of her genetic material to improve the quality of the breed, setting a new standard in the global cattle market.
#50
The Orange Locus:
* Located on the X chromosome.
* Two versions (alleles):
* O: Produces pheomelanin (orange pigment)
* o: Produces eumelanin (black pigment)
How it affects coat color:
* Males (XY):
* Only have one X chromosome.
* If they inherit the O allele, they will be orange.
* If they inherit the o allele, they will not be orange.
* Females (XX):
* Have two X chromosomes.
* To be orange, they must inherit the O allele on both X chromosomes.
* If they inherit one O and one o, they will be a tortoiseshell or calico (mix of orange and black).
Why are more orange cats are male:
* Males only need one O allele to be orange.
* Females need two O alleles to be orange, which is less likely.
tarryn norwich 7 months ago
Please... if you have it send it my way. My Boi hasnt had it in years.
Load More Replies... LakotaWolf (she/her) 7 months ago
That is not a photo of a real cat :( It is AI.
Load More Replies... LakotaWolf (she/her) 7 months ago
Yep. It's not THAT rare. About 20% of orange cats are female. It's way different for calicos and torties though - only 1 in 3,000 calico/tortoiseshell cats are male, and it's the result of a chromosomal/genetic mutation (XXY, similar to human Klinefelter syndrome) and they're usually sterile.
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BeKind&Rewind 7 months ago
My orange cat has grey hair on his legs (just slightly) and sometimes he looks like he stepped in ashes.
#51
Box jellyfish are also known as sea wasps and marine stingers. They live in warm coastal waters around the world, but the lethal varieties are found primarily in the Indo-Pacific region and northern Australia.
Box jellyfish have up to 15 tentacles that grow from each corner of their bell and can reach 10 feet in length. Each tentacle has about 5,000 stinging cells that are triggered by the presence of a chemical on the outer layer of its prey.
Not all species of box jellyfish are equally dangerous to humans. Some species have a weaker venom and are less likely to cause serious harm.
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Nicole Weymann 7 months ago
Some of them look like chain reactions or scavenger hunts: Norway to Sweden, Sweden to Denmark, Denmark to Germany, Germany to Luxemburg. Or Finland to Estonia, Estonia to Latvia, Latvia to Lithuania, Lithuania to Poland. 😄
#54
keyboardtek 7 months ago
The common thing most authoritarian leaders have is that they plunder a high percentage of the tax money collected. Putin skims something like 21% of Russia's taxes. Trump is headed that way.
BeKind&Rewind 7 months ago
Interesting... I thought DOGE was about FINDING missing money ($160B and counting...)
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#55
16 Psyche is a metal-rich asteroid located between Mars and Jupiter in the asteroid belt, estimated to be worth a staggering $10 quintillion. This immense value could theoretically make every person on Earth a billionaire. In 2023, NASA launched the Psyche mission to explore this asteroid. Currently in Phase E, the mission involves a cruise phase with a Mars gravity assist, eventual arrival, and orbiting of the asteroid to uncover its secrets.
Lotekguy 7 months ago
The real reason Bezos and Musk are building those rockets as fast as they can.
Nils Skirnir 7 months ago
Correction - Under the current neoliberal version of capitalism it would make 10 people mega gazillionaires and the rest of us impoverished
persephone134 7 months ago
I'm imagining Elon Musk trying to catch it with a net, Marvel hero style, and keep it all to himself as his secret superpower.
keyboardtek 7 months ago
I think there are some countries in the world that have such massive inflation that it cost millions to buy a loaf of bread.
nottheactualphoto 7 months ago
Also see Weimar Germany and Zimbabwe 2007. There are many more examples.
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Grasshoppers infected and consumed by Cordyceps fungus provide a fascinating example of parasitic relationships in nature. The fungus infiltrates the grasshopper's body, eventually taking control of its nervous system, leading to the insect's death. The Cordyceps then emerges from the grasshopper's body and releases spores, continuing its life cycle.
Nicole Weymann 7 months ago
Parasitic "relationship": nice analogy for some toxic human relationships, even to the point where the benefactor leaves the emptied husk behind.
#57
An unusual "alien-like" creature washed ashore at Horseshoe Bay in South Australia.
The discovery was made by Vicki Evans, a local beachcomber, who shared photos of the creature on a community Facebook page. Experts identified it as a colony of goose barnacles, which are considered a culinary delicacy in parts of Europe and North America, and they can cost ₹21,000/kg.
#58
Hobby Hopper 7 months ago
This looks like Photoshop. "Doomsday Fish" is a nickname of the oarfish. I looked up pictures of oarfish, and the ones I saw don't look like this.
S Bow 7 months ago
It has to be shopped, oarfish faces don't look anything like a horse.
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#59
According to a Reddit post, a Japanese man installed a security camera after noticing food disappearing from his fridge and discovered a homeless woman living in the top compartment of his closet for more than a year. According to police, the woman, Tatsuko Horikawa, had been living in the closet for over a year.
#60
Scientists, including David Rankin, an engineer with NASA's Catalina Sky Survey Project, have mapped out a potential 'risk corridor' for asteroid 2024 YR4 based on its current trajectory. The asteroid, which currently has 1 in 43 chance to hit Earth, can impact India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Sudan, Nigeria, Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador in 2032.
#61
A 25-year-old woman, Rhiannon Evans, has been charged in the UK's first-ever "cyber-farting" case, where she pleaded guilty to sending distressing videos of herself farting to her boyfriend's ex-partner, causing anxiety and distress. The incident occurred over the Christmas and New Year period, with Evans sending multiple videos, each showing her smiling at the camera while passing wind. As a result, Evans was ordered to pay nearly £300, sentenced to a 12-month community order, and given a two-year restraining order, along with 15 rehabilitation sessions and a 60-day alcohol abstinence period.
#62
Loneliness is linked to a higher risk of diseases such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and susceptibility to infections, new research suggests. Researchers from the UK and China drew this conclusion after studying proteins from blood samples taken from over 42,000 adults recruited to the UK Biobank. They found five disease-causing proteins whose abundance was caused by loneliness.
keyboardtek 7 months ago
Important to differentiate between someone who is lonely and another who prefers or needs to work alone. Most artistic activities require long time periods alone mastering one's art.
#63
A team of researchers, led by Professor Christopher J Bae from University of Hawai'i and Xiujie Wu from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, announced the discovery of a new species of ancient humans in Northern China. The researchers named the species 'Homo juluensis' and its distinct features include big brains. Homo juluensis lived approximately 3,00,000 years ago in eastern Asia.
Rinso The Red 7 months ago
There's even a movement in China to say that they aren't related to the rest of humanity. That they evolved separately and should be considered district from all other races. It's pure nationalism and xenophobia, but interesting none-the-less
Nicole Weymann 7 months ago
Either there's a zero missing or that one comma is redundant (3,000,000 OR 300,000). It *looks* like it should be 300 000, rather than three million.
Regina Holt 7 months ago
I was also very bothered by the placement of that comma.
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#65
The unique cloud forms over the Otago region of New Zealand's South Island. Taieri Pet is a form of an elongated lenticular cloud. It remains almost stationary in the sky.
B Jones 7 months ago
Or appreciated if a warm day and the a/c is struggling
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In a rare case, doctors spotted a mass in a woman's eye which is believed to be growing in the body for two years. It turns out a parasite entered her body through the intake of crocodile meat. As per experts, eating contaminated meat is one of the key reasons responsible for the infection. The larva was 10mm.
#67
A 46-year-old man underwent a surgery for hernia after he experienced stomach pain in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur (India) but doctors found an ovary and uterus inside his body. An ultrasound showed a piece of flesh in his lower stomach was coming in contact with other internal organs. Later, it was found that the piece of flesh was an underdeveloped uterus.
Earonn - 7 months ago
But that's impossible, as terfs insist that there are only two genders and never does anything get mixed up. It is very, very, very, very simple, etc.pp. yadda-yadda.
superfluous 7 months ago
Speaking as a person LABELLED a TERF (I deny it), no, we don't. Please refrain from spreading TERF misinformation and hate.
Load More Replies... JK 7 months ago
"Man has stomach pains so bad that doctors decide to operate, only to find uterus and realise man has just found out what period cramps feel like"
#68
A study using data from the 2022 Behavioral Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey found experiencing parental divorce in childhood increases stroke risk in Americans aged 65 and older. The study confirmed findings from a previous cohort and showed risk is similar to diabetes and depression. Researchers suggest factors like childhood poverty and stigma may contribute to this association.
Gingersnap In Iowa 7 months ago
I guess 🤔 if you're 65 y/o and your parents are getting divorced, you could have a stroke.
KrazyChiMama 7 months ago
Another side effect of childhood trauma…proof we really don’t know the damage we cause as parents
Wild Cream 7 months ago
Have you even tried looking it up before you call BS? It took me less than 10 seconds to google it and see that it’s not, in fact, BS at all. 😂 https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250122/Study-links-parental-divorce-to-increased-stroke-risk-in-adult-children.aspx
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In Peru and several other Andean countries like Ecuador and Bolivia, guinea pigs—known locally as cuy—are commonly raised as a source of meat. They have been a traditional food in the region for thousands of years, dating back to the Inca civilization.
Magenta Blu 7 months ago
Every family used to rise them, because they eat almost everything (even themselves when food is scares) reproduce fast and can provide meat for large families at low cost. I hardly didn't know families who didn't had cuys in their backyards for food
Major Harris 7 months ago
and they took over the town of "south park" and only peruvian flute music could drive them off!
#70
According to a 2013 study, planarian flatworms can retain memories outside of their brains and imprint them on their new brains when their heads are removed.
Rinso The Red 7 months ago
If I recall correctly, the original was trained on a maze and then the newly capitated (always wanted to use that word) worm gave results comparable to the previous one.
Load More Replies... Tucker Cahooter 7 months ago
Glad I am not a flatworm then. The reason I would want my head removed would be to explicitly forget so many things
#71
Recent studies suggest that miniature black holes, formed shortly after the Big Bang, might be zipping through our solar system, including our planet and even our bodies. These hypothetical primordial black holes (PBHs) are thought to be as massive as an asteroid, but smaller than an atomic nucleus. They would have formed from dense matter that collapsed immediately after the universe’s inception.
#72
A study has suggested spraying diamond dust into the atmosphere to cool the Earth. It explored the idea of using five million tons of pulverised diamonds annually to reflect sunlight and reduce global temperatures. If sustained over 45 years, the researchers say this could cool the Earth by nearly 2.9 degrees Fahrenheit. However, this will reportedly cost nearly $200 trillion.
Lost Panda 7 months ago
And I'm willing to bet there would be a slew of respiratory issues to stem from it down the line.
Tucker Cahooter 7 months ago
Somehow I can't see the billionaires digging deep into their pocket for this one
#73
Fictosexuality is a term that refers to individuals who experience sexual or romantic attraction toward fictional characters. People who identify as fictosexual may develop deep emotional connections with characters from books, movies, anime, games, or other forms of media. This attraction is often rooted in the unique traits, personalities, or storylines associated with these characters, creating a bond that feels as real to them as traditional relationships. Fictosexuality highlights the diverse ways people experience attraction and connection in the modern world.
Lotekguy 7 months ago
Reading them is fine.Dating them is a step too far.
Load More Replies... superfluous 7 months ago
I think control might also have something to do with it - fictional characters will do what you want.
Magenta Blu 7 months ago
Maybe this is my only chance of a relationship at all. A fictional character. This is so sad
#74
Jay Scales 7 months ago
So, it's going to wend its way all the way back thru the small intestine , duodenum and stomach rather than simply forcing itself out? Don't believe it.
Becky Samuel 7 months ago
No. The gases arr absorbed into the bloodstream and then released into the lungs.
Load More Replies... superfluous 7 months ago
While investigating this, I found: "Does that mean it’s OK to fart into someone else’s mouth? Well, it’s not proper custom unless you’re a young child, but it won’t cause pinkeye, spread a virus or cause giardia, an infection of the digestive tract that’s caused by a parasite." Proper custom for a child to fart in someone's mouth????? WHERE??????? WTAF????? (https://www.healthline.com/health/fart-in-mouth#farting-at-another-person) I always assumed farts contain fecal matter (fart, shart).
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Magenta Blu 7 months ago
I never saw happy singles.. and I don't have a partner. Single people always looks sad.. and lonely
LakotaWolf (she/her) 7 months ago
My friend, I've read a few of your comments and I understand how lonely you feel right now. I wish I could give you a hug :( I just got out of a 24-year-long incredibly abus!ve/controlling relationship and I am JUST finally learning how to be "me" and just be happy without "being with someone". When I first escaped, I thought I'd HAVE to start dating ASAP because I wasn't a "normal" or "complete" person without being in a relationship. But it really ISN'T necessary to be with someone! Of course if you WANT a relationship, that's completely legitimate and acceptable, I just want you to know that you have value and are still a whole person even if you're single at the moment :)
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Communications company ItalyComunica is selling tourists cans filled with air from Italy's Lake Como for €9.90 (907) apiece. Each can contains 400 millilitres of "100% authentic air" collected from Lake Como, the company claims, reported CNN. The product is aimed to "create a souvenir that could be easily transported in a suitcase for tourists", the company said.
Arabiata Arabiata 7 months ago
When the regime changed in Hungary in 1989, some enterprising people sold small cans filled with air. The text on the can read: "The last breath of communism." A surprisingly large amount was sold to Western tourists.
Remi (He/Him) 7 months ago
I might have bought one at the time to support the people there
Load More Replies... Kat Alison 7 months ago
I always said some rich sociopath is going to figure out how to charge us for the air we breathe.
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A study published in Nature Physics showed a nuclear bomb could deflect asteroids threatening Earth. Using the world's largest X-ray machine, US scientists blasted a marble-sized mock asteroid. The X-rays vaporised its surface, pushing it in the opposite direction reaching the speed of 250 kmph. This confirmed a nuclear explosion could alter an asteroid's course, potentially preventing a collision.
Jan Rosier 7 months ago
don't get any ideas into Big Chief Cheeto's head, please
Load More Replies... Regina Holt 7 months ago
Oh, let the asteroid through. We've been here long enough, screwed up a lot of sh!t, the planet ain't gonna get better with the humans in charge.
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Hydnora africana is one of the most bizarre-looking plants on the African continent and is certainly not the most common of plants to be encountered in the veld on a casual hike.
Hydnora africana is a parasitic plant on species of the genus Euphorbia. It has such an unusual physical appearance that one would never say it is a plant. It looks astonishingly similar to fungi, and is only distinguishable from fungi when the flower has opened.
The plant body is completely leafless, is devoid of chlorophyll, and is brown-grey in colour. As it ages, the plant turns dark grey to black.
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superfluous 7 months ago
To add to this - they kiss the statue's MOUTH. Also (from Wikipedia) Victor Noir, born Yvan Salmon (27 July 1848 – 11 January 1870), was a French journalist. After he was shot and killed by Prince Pierre Bonaparte, a cousin of the French Emperor Napoleon III (r. 1852–1870), Noir became a symbol of opposition to the imperial regime.
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Lee451 Henderson 7 months ago
How does BP know that you are above the age of consent?
Load More Replies... superfluous 7 months ago
But is it tickling if you are tied down and can't get away? (A longstanding sibling debate)
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In Denmark, if you are single on your 25th birthday, you are often covered in cinnamon as part of a cultural tradition:
The tradition
Friends may tie you to a lamppost or chair, make you wear goggles, and then shower you with cinnamon. Sometimes eggs are mixed in with the cinnamon to help it stick.
The history
The tradition is said to be hundreds of years old and is based on the fact that male spice salesmen, called "pepper dudes" (Pebersvends), often remained unmarried for long periods of time.
The 30th birthday
If you are still single at 30, you can expect to be covered in black pepper instead of cinnamon. You may also receive a pepper and salt mill set as a gift.
The average Dane marries in their early to mid-thirties, so most people are single when they turn 25.
Nicole Weymann 7 months ago
In Germany (at least in my region) there are similar traditions for unmarried people at ages 25 and 30. At 25 men may get a "sockenkranz" (a wreath all around their door, often 10+ metres long, decorated with socks) from his friends. Women get a "schachtelkranz" ("Schachtel" means "box", for simplicity the "boxes" are usually empty cigarette packets). In leap years the designated wreaths may be switched. At age 30 men get a broom to sweep in front of the local town hall until a fair maiden releases them with a kiss (sometimes aged biddies like to tease the guys by providing that kiss). Women get doorknobs to polish ("polishing doorknobs" is also a phrase for going door to door looking for sales).
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