With summer officially underway, millions of Americans are facing another week of heat advisories across the Northeast, Midwest, and South. As temperatures worldwide continue to rise due to climate change, the limits of the human body’s ability to deal with excess heat are being tested. Last week, more than 1,000 people died on a pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia amid … [Read more...] about As the U.S. heat wave drags on, experts warn of deadly ‘wet-bulb’ temperatures. Here’s what those are.
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No, Those Aren’t Penises: The NSFW Starfish Is Real
If you've ever stumbled upon subreddits like r/mildlypenis, r/intentionallypenis, or r/oddlyarousing, chances are you've encountered the Choriaster granulatus, better known as the granulated sea star. Renowned for its arm-like appendages that bear an uncanny resemblance to a certain male anatomical feature, this starfish has become the unintentional star of online discussions. … [Read more...] about No, Those Aren’t Penises: The NSFW Starfish Is Real
Philippines Here’s how the Taal volcano produces lightning, which results in those breathtaking displays
A stunning sky show is being produced by a volcanic eruption in the Philippines that has forced tens of thousands of people to flee. Approximately 37 miles south of Manila, the Taal Volcano started to erupt on Sunday, forcing the closure of the country's main airport until the ashfall subsided by Monday. In a warning, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology … [Read more...] about Philippines Here’s how the Taal volcano produces lightning, which results in those breathtaking displays
According To A New Study, People Who Talk To Their Pets Are Much Smarter Than Those Who Don’t
Every time one of my dogs does something completely normal and definitely not surprising, I usually say, "Who's a good boy?" You see, even though I am aware that my animals understand or pay attention to less than one percent of what I say, I simply can't help but talk to them. Of course, I am aware that I am not alone in wanting to communicate with my animals; the vast … [Read more...] about According To A New Study, People Who Talk To Their Pets Are Much Smarter Than Those Who Don’t