Waxwings are beautiful birds known for their bright plumage and playful personalities. However, they are also known for one unusual habit: they love to eat fermented fruit, which can make them drunk. Fermented fruit is fruit that has begun to decompose. This process produces alcohol, which is what makes the fruit intoxicating. Waxwings are particularly attracted to berries … [Read more...] about Waxwings: The Drunk Birds of the World
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The Quietest Place in the World: Inside an Anechoic Chamber
The anechoic chamber at Orfield Laboratories in Minneapolis is the quietest place in the world, with a background noise reading of –9.4 decibels. This is so quiet that you can hear each grind, crunch, and squeak your skeleton makes. Very few people have been able to bear it for more than 45 minutes without experiencing discomfort, claustrophobia, nausea, and panic. This is … [Read more...] about The Quietest Place in the World: Inside an Anechoic Chamber
Nature’s Canvas: A Towering Iceberg and Its Shadow Divide the World
In the remote and icy expanse of Antarctica, Canadian photographer David Burdeny stumbled upon a mesmerizing sight that seemed to divide the world into four perfect quadrants. This awe-inspiring image, aptly titled "Mercators Projection," was captured in 2007 as part of Burdeny's project "NORTH/SOUTH." The photograph features a massive tabular iceberg, majestically rising … [Read more...] about Nature’s Canvas: A Towering Iceberg and Its Shadow Divide the World
Flat Earthers’ Attempt To Sail To The Edge Of The World Ends In Massive Disappointment
The concept of a flat Earth has long been debunked by scientific evidence, with numerous ways to prove our planet's spherical nature. From watching ships disappear over the horizon to observing Earth from the International Space Station, the evidence is overwhelming. Nevertheless, there are those who remain steadfast in their belief in a flat Earth, embarking on misguided … [Read more...] about Flat Earthers’ Attempt To Sail To The Edge Of The World Ends In Massive Disappointment
Puffins: The Underwater Aces of the Avian World
Puffins are social birds and often live in large colonies. They are monogamous birds and mate for life, a charming trait that adds to their appeal. Puffins lay a single egg each year, and after about 40 days of careful incubation, the world welcomes their fluffy and endearing chicks. After another 40 days, these little ones, often called pufflings, fledge into the wild, ready … [Read more...] about Puffins: The Underwater Aces of the Avian World