For the first time in more than 50 years, the back of Britain's banknotes will no longer carry a famous historical figure. On October 8, 2026, the Bank of England announced the four animals that will take their place, after nearly half a million people voted. Meet the Four Winners The Atlantic puffin, barn owl, buff-tailed bumblebee and European hedgehog will each be the … [Read more...] about A Bumblebee, a Barn Owl, a Hedgehog and a Puffin Are Replacing Churchill and Austen on Britain’s Banknotes — Here’s How They Won
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Bumblebee Wisdom: Soaring Above Limitations
There's a curious poster hanging at the NASA Space Science Center that offers a delightful reminder: "The aerodynamic body of bumblebees is not fit to fly, but it's good that the bumblebee doesn't know about it." By the laws of physics, a bumblebee's wings seem far too small to support its fuzzy body in flight. Conventional aerodynamics would suggest it's simply impossible. … [Read more...] about Bumblebee Wisdom: Soaring Above Limitations