If you haven't tried a grape that has been matured for 1,700 years, you aren't a true vintage aficionado. In the Historical Museum of the Palatinate in Speyer, Germany, there is a bottle of wine that has not been opened and is thought to be around 1,700 years old. Even if its components appear dubious, on a microbiological level, it might not truly make you sick, even though … [Read more...] about The World’s Oldest Bottle Of Wine May Actually Be Safe To Drink
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A Meteorite That Fell To Earth In The United Kingdom Contains The Building Blocks For Life
The meteorite that thousands of people witnessed fall over Winchcombe, Gloucestershire in 2021 contains organic compounds that may help explain the origins of life and may represent a new meteorite class. The discovery of amino acids - organic compounds essential for life on Earth - confirmed the significance of the UK's first meteorite in 30 years, collected after being … [Read more...] about A Meteorite That Fell To Earth In The United Kingdom Contains The Building Blocks For Life
Rotting flesh may be sweeter than honey: According to the researchers, these bees evolved to eat meat
While most bees feed on pollen and nectar, some have developed a taste for rotting flesh, according to scientists. According to a study published last week in the journal mBio of the American Society of Microbiologists, a stingless tropical bee evolved to have an extra tooth for biting and a gut that resembles that of vultures in order to munch on meat. What's the reason? … [Read more...] about Rotting flesh may be sweeter than honey: According to the researchers, these bees evolved to eat meat
A Hardworking Squirrel Fills The Engine Bay Of A Subaru Forester With 558 Walnuts
Every year, a battle with walnuts takes place between human civilization and the animal realm. In one of the most recent episodes, a Subaru Forester owner returned from a week-long vacation to find her engine bay stuffed with 558 walnuts. And, yes, she did count. We know squirrels can be hardworking animals when it comes to gathering their winter supplies. They use vehicle … [Read more...] about A Hardworking Squirrel Fills The Engine Bay Of A Subaru Forester With 558 Walnuts
Sex-crazed gigantic turtle saves his entire species from extinction by fathering over 800 kids
A sex-crazed tortoise that fathered hundreds of children and was acclaimed for "saving its species from extinction" was retired only a few years ago after siring over 800 children. Yes, it was a difficult task, but somebody had to do it. The tortoise in this case was a valiant soldier named Diego. Diego the Galápagos tortoise was retired from his duties at the … [Read more...] about Sex-crazed gigantic turtle saves his entire species from extinction by fathering over 800 kids