The dog on the right is Flint, bred in the Netherlands by Hawbucks French Bulldogs - a breeder trying to establish a new, healthier template for French Bulldogs. They are both Frenchies. Both purebred. The difference is that the dog on the left has been bred to meet the current interpretation of breed standard - and the dog on the right is the result of selection … [Read more...] about The Frenchies that win by a nose
Say Hello To Midas, The Four-Eared Cat
Midas, a four-eared kitten born in Turkey recently, surprised everyone by having a permanent mlem and a heart-shaped spot on her tummy. Midas, who was born as a stray in a family's backyard in Ankara, Turkey, has snatched the global spotlight, amassing an impressive 125,000 Instagram followers. Midas's unusual appearance is the result of a genetic mutation that has given her … [Read more...] about Say Hello To Midas, The Four-Eared Cat
People Used These Candle Clocks To Tell The Time And Wake Up Before Electricity
The candle clock. A timeless invention that has been used to measure time – and wake people up – for centuries. And it works in such a simple but cool way. Candle clocks, also known as candle timers, are devices that use the rate of burning of a candle to determine how much time has passed. A candle clock in its most basic form consists of a candle, a holder, and a marking … [Read more...] about People Used These Candle Clocks To Tell The Time And Wake Up Before Electricity
The Earth’s Spinning Inner Core Recently Paused Then Changed Direction
Earth's inner core said: "I put my thang down, flip it, and reverse it." According to a new study, the swirling solid ball at the center of Earth's inner core appears to have recently paused and may even now be rotating in the opposite direction as in previous decades. A pair of Chinese scientists have been studying seismic wave data from earthquakes that have blasted … [Read more...] about The Earth’s Spinning Inner Core Recently Paused Then Changed Direction
1.2-Million-Year-Old Obsidian Axe Factory Found In Ethiopia
It appears that an unidentified species of human has mastered obsidian, which was previously thought to have only been possible in the Stone Age. Obsidian is without a doubt one of the most badass materials ever imagined, having been forged in magma and having the ability to produce the sharpest blades on Earth (there's a reason George RR Martin chose it as the weapon of … [Read more...] about 1.2-Million-Year-Old Obsidian Axe Factory Found In Ethiopia