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Mundane Science Fiction is a Literary Movement Driven by Creating Plausible Extension of Existing Science and Technology

Books & Literature, Hobbies & Leisure, Subcultures & Niche Interests / July 12, 2022

Science fiction deals with innovative and futuristic ideas such as advanced science and technology, space exploration, time travel, parallel universes, and extraterrestrial life. Did you know that a subgenre called mundane science fiction exists? Mundane science fiction, is a sci-fi literary movement focused on making plausible extensions of existing science and technology, setting stories on […]

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How Well Elephants Swim?

Animal Products & Services, Marine Animals, Pets & Animals, Surf & Swim, Water Sports / July 6, 2022

If you enjoy watching animals on television, you may have seen elephants in the wild playing with water. Even at a safari park, elephants are frequently seen splashing about in their enclosure’s pool. Elephants clearly enjoy the water, which is quite evident. But how well can elephants swim? Elephants can swim for long distances. They

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Who is Sergeant Reckless?

Hobbies & Leisure, Horses, Marine Animals, Merit Prizes & Contests, Military, Pets & Animals, War / June 30, 2022

Horses were often used by soldiers in various countries since the dawn of time. Today, many nations still maintain a small number of them along with mounted riders. However, they are only used for ceremonial purposes. But have you heard of Sergeant Reckless? Sergeant Reckless is a horse who served with the marines. She was

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Yakuza Bosses in Japan Struggle to Upgrade Their Phones. They are Not Allowed to Buy Smartphones and are Forced to Use Old 3G Flip Phones.

Business News, Clubs & Organizations, Communications Equipment, Company News, Engineering & Technology, Hobbies & Leisure, Internet & Telecom, News, Retail Equipment & Technology / June 25, 2022

Despite dealing with the cutthroat battle for businesses and territory regularly, you’d think Yakuza bosses balance things out by enjoying the finer things in life, such as expensive meals and cutting-edge electronics. But did you know that they are not allowed to use smartphones? Yakuza bosses in Japan are not permitted to purchase smartphones and

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When Did Leaving Cookies and Milk for Santa Start?

Arts & Entertainment, Events & Listings, Food & Drink, Gifts & Special Event Items, Holidays & Seasonal Events, Religion & Belief, Shopping, Special Occasions / June 24, 2022

Most children in the United States have a long-standing tradition of leaving a plate of cookies and a glass of milk out for Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. But it wasn’t always like this? When did the tradition of leaving milk and cookies for Santa start? During the Great Depression, leaving cookies and milk for

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How Did Dog’s Eyes Evolve?

Dogs, Hobbies & Leisure, Pets, Pets & Animals / June 21, 2022

The dog, also known as the domestic dog, is a domesticated descendant of the wolf with an upturned tail. The dog is a descendant of an extinct wolf, and the modern wolf is the dog’s closest living relative. The dog was the first species to be domesticated by hunter-gatherers over 15,000 years before agriculture was

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What is the Cat Gap?

Cats, Hobbies & Leisure / June 14, 2022

Based on the modern-day cat’s anatomical structures, they are said to have originated from a common ancestor in Asia. These creatures are said to have existed for about 10 to 12 million years. But what does the term cat gap mean? The nimravids, known as false saber-toothed cats, vanished after 12 million years of dominating

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Which Bird is Known to be the Most Intelligent?

Birds, Exotic Pets, Hobbies & Leisure, Pets & Animals, Veterinarians, Wildlife / June 9, 2022

The mirror or mark test is a behavioral technique developed by Gordon Gallup Jr., an American psychologist. This test determines whether an animal can recognize its own reflection in a mirror. There was only one bird species that passed this test? The Eurasian magpie is one of the most intelligent birds and one of the

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Why Did the Aztecs Raise Chihuahuas?

Ancient Civilization, Animal Products & Services, Dogs, Hobbies & Leisure, Pets, Pets & Animals, Veterinarians / June 8, 2022

The Chihuahua is one of the tiniest dog breeds in the world today. They were named after the Mexican state of Chihuahua. But did you know in the early years in Mexico, Chihuahuas had a different purpose for the Aztecs? Aztecs in the 16th century took care of this little dog for food. However, there

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How Does the Giant Moray Eel Hunt with Coral Groupers?

Animal Products & Services, Marine Animals, Outdoors, Wildlife / June 2, 2022

The giant moray is an enormous eel that can grow to be 3 meters long and weigh up to 30 kilograms. It has a dark body with a long neck. Adults Moray Eels have black dots that develop a leopard-like patch behind their heads, but did you know that these eels hunt alongside a particular

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