Petrified wood: what is it? In essence, it is a fossil. Petrification is the process through which a tree or plant that resembles a tree turns into stone through mineralization. It happens when plant matter is buried by silt or volcanic ash and is shielded from decomposition by organisms and oxygen. The original plant material is then replaced by silica, calcite, pyrite, or … [Read more...] about In Arizona, There is a Petrified Opal Tree Trunk (About 225 Million Years Old)
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There Is a Rise in Tick-Borne Diseases; Here’s How to Prevent It
This summer, if you want to spend time in nature, be aware that ticks are likely to accompany you outside. In Ohio and elsewhere, the number of ticks is increasing, and tick-borne illnesses are becoming more prevalent. Twelve tick species, including two that are quite recent, may be found in Ohio. The American dog tick, the blacklegged tick (sometimes called the deer tick), … [Read more...] about There Is a Rise in Tick-Borne Diseases; Here’s How to Prevent It
Do You Have A Psychopath Cat? There is a Test Available Now To Determine This
According to the authors of a recent research published in the Journal of Research in Personality, many of us may be unwittingly cohabitating with psychopaths. These adorable housemates of ours may appear cute and cuddly at first look, but they have have a sinister side that can now be quantified according to a recently created feline psychopathy test. The poll, which is … [Read more...] about Do You Have A Psychopath Cat? There is a Test Available Now To Determine This
The Lost Dog Who Was Brought Into The Police Station Is Pretty Sure That He Now Works There
“He fit in very well" 😂 If you can't beat 'em, become one of 'em. That was apparently the mantra of this adorable shaggy dog who was recently hauled in by Wisconsin police. Tate, the dog, had been discovered wandering around the Wisconsin town of Chippewa Falls with no owner in sight. A concerned citizen called the cops, and Tate was soon "arrested" and taken back to … [Read more...] about The Lost Dog Who Was Brought Into The Police Station Is Pretty Sure That He Now Works There
Woman Talking With Her Mother Suddenly Realizes There is Someone Else At The Table
"I had no idea Marley was there until she moved" 😂 Marley has always been a lap cat since her family adopted her from a local animal shelter. She's never been one to hide like other cats — she'd rather be right in your face, where she can get all the attention. "Before he came into our lives, Marley was a therapy cat who would visit seniors' homes," Marley's family member … [Read more...] about Woman Talking With Her Mother Suddenly Realizes There is Someone Else At The Table