A field team of scientists recently uncovered something both incredible and downright adorable — rare cats residing on Mount Everest. The Pallas’s cats, also known as manuls, have somehow managed to remain undetected until 2019. There are at least two of these remarkable felines living somewhere along Mount Everest’s Southern Flank. This discovery is of immense value to … [Read more...] about Rare Cat Found Living On The Tallest Mountain In The World
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Belle the Hippo: A Symbol of Hope and Resilience in Leningrad
Of all the horrors of war, a destitute hippo is one of the last sights you would expect to see. Belle the hippo survived the Siege of Leningrad thanks to her devoted caretaker, Yevdokia Dashina. In 1941, as the Siege of Leningrad intensified, water was cut off throughout the city, leaving Belle's pool empty and her skin beginning to dry out. Undeterred, Dashina took it upon … [Read more...] about Belle the Hippo: A Symbol of Hope and Resilience in Leningrad
Apples on a Scale from Most Tart to Most Sweet
Apples, a quintessential fruit enjoyed worldwide, come in a vast array of varieties, each offering a unique taste profile. From the puckering tang of a Granny Smith to the luscious sweetness of a Fuji, the spectrum of apple flavors is truly remarkable. Let's embark on a journey through the world of apples, ranking them on a scale from most tart to most sweet. The Tart … [Read more...] about Apples on a Scale from Most Tart to Most Sweet
Australians Have Accidentally Been Eating A Fish Unknown To Science
In an intriguing turn of events, it appears that Australians have been consuming a fish species previously unknown to science. This newly identified species, a type of grouper, has been given the scientific name Epinephelus fuscomarginatus. The journey to this discovery began back in 2000 when Jeff Johnson, a fish expert at the Queensland Museum, was shown photographs of an … [Read more...] about Australians Have Accidentally Been Eating A Fish Unknown To Science
Here Are the World’s Oldest Clothes and They Still Look Beautiful Today
Today, when clothes are mass-produced and hardly survive a couple of years, it’s difficult to imagine that our ancestors wove garments that still look good after thosuands of years. Elaborately stitched and pleated, a linen dress found in an Egyptian tomb demonstrates the complexity and wealth of the ancient society that produced it. New tests show that the beautiful piece … [Read more...] about Here Are the World’s Oldest Clothes and They Still Look Beautiful Today