Nothing to see here… just a tree stump (that’s is exactly what the potoo wants you to think). With its large mouth and bulging yellow eyes (we’ll focus on those eyes in a second), it’s hard to believe the potoo could ever blend in. But in reality, it is a master of camouflage. So much so that if you travel the forests of Central and South America, you will need an … [Read more...] about This Curious Bird Spends The Day Pretending to Be a Tree in the Rainforest, But Then At Night…
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This Is What Different Types of Human Tears Look Like Under the Microscope
A microscopic journey through human experiences. In her project titled Topography of Tears, photographer Rose-Lynn Fisher captures tears of joy, laughter and, well, onions in extreme detail – and they are all very different! “I started the project about five years ago, during a period of copious tears, amid lots of change and loss—so I had a surplus of … [Read more...] about This Is What Different Types of Human Tears Look Like Under the Microscope
A little girl said monsters were in her bedroom. It was 60,000 bees
When young Saylor Class began her nightly ritual of complaining about monsters lurking in her bedroom, her parents, like many others, attributed it to a child's vivid imagination fueled by recent movie viewings. Little did they know that behind Saylor's innocent declarations lay a buzzing surprise that would turn their farmhouse in Charlotte, North Carolina, into a real-life … [Read more...] about A little girl said monsters were in her bedroom. It was 60,000 bees
Major North American Cities Replaced by Major Cities Across the Atlantic on the Same Latitude
Have you ever wondered how far north or south some of the major cities in North America are? Well, this map shows you what other major cities across the Atlantic are on the same latitude as some of the big names in the US and Canada. You might be surprised by some of the comparisons! For example, did you know that New York City is on the same latitude as Madrid, Spain? Or … [Read more...] about Major North American Cities Replaced by Major Cities Across the Atlantic on the Same Latitude
Are There Really No Photos Of Neil Armstrong On The Moon?
The claim that there are more photos of trash bags than of Neil Armstrong on the Moon might seem baffling at first glance, but the explanation behind it is rather straightforward. Every so often, the question arises across the Internet: why are there so few photographs of Neil Armstrong on the Moon? Surprisingly, this query doesn't just come from the usual suspects of … [Read more...] about Are There Really No Photos Of Neil Armstrong On The Moon?