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Asteroid Dinosaurs

The Chicxulub Crater is the Result of an Asteroid Impact That Caused the Dinosaur Extinction. The Event Set 70% of the World’s Forests on Fire and Caused Tsunamis That Rose to a Height of 300 Feet.

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A six-mile-wide asteroid called the Chicxlub slammed into the waters of Mexico that triggered the mass extinction of the dinosaurs and 70% of all Earth’s species. But did you know about the massive crater the asteroid created? The asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs ignited 70% of the world’s forests, caused tsunamis that rose […]

The Chicxulub Crater is the Result of an Asteroid Impact That Caused the Dinosaur Extinction. The Event Set 70% of the World’s Forests on Fire and Caused Tsunamis That Rose to a Height of 300 Feet. Read More »

Oyster trinity

During the 1700s, Oysters were Abundant and Popular in New York City, and the Discarded Shells were Repurposed into Mortar Paste to Help with the City’s Building Boom. Trinity Church was Built with Oyster Shells

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Oysters are one of New York Harbor’s best chances for clean water and protection from future storm surges. These are the same oysters that New Yorkers have done their best to destroy through pollution and overconsumption over centuries. But did you know how these oysters helped in the building boom of New York City back

During the 1700s, Oysters were Abundant and Popular in New York City, and the Discarded Shells were Repurposed into Mortar Paste to Help with the City’s Building Boom. Trinity Church was Built with Oyster Shells Read More »

Kiddo the Cat

In 1910, Kiddo the Cat Snuck Aboard an Airship and Travelled for 71 Hours. He was Then Adopted by the Daughter of One of the Airmen

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Most of the time, cats can travel on flights without the need to be sedated. However, some would be very stressed when subjected to flight. But have you heard about the cat that flew for 71 hours? Kiddo, the cat, snuck onto an airship in 1910 and traveled with it for the entire 71-hour journey.

In 1910, Kiddo the Cat Snuck Aboard an Airship and Travelled for 71 Hours. He was Then Adopted by the Daughter of One of the Airmen Read More »

Poll the Parrot

President Andrew Jackson Owned a Parrot Named Poll. When Jackson Passed, Poll was at the Funeral but had to be Removed for Swearing and Yelling Profanities.

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President Andrew Jackson swore a lot, and so did his parrot, Poll. The parrot was said to be an African grey parrot and was originally purchased as a gift for his wife, Rachel. Still, after her death, President Jackson became the parrot’s caretaker. But did you know that Poll learned to mimic Jackson’s language? Poll,

President Andrew Jackson Owned a Parrot Named Poll. When Jackson Passed, Poll was at the Funeral but had to be Removed for Swearing and Yelling Profanities. Read More »

Mapogo Lion Coalition

The Mapogo Lion Coalition is a Brutal Pack of Six Lions who Feasted Across Africa. They Claimed 170,000 Acres of Land and Killed Over 100 Other Lions and Cubs.

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The Mapogo Lion Coalition was a group of South African lions that basically controlled the Sabi Sand region in Kruger Nationa Park. The group is infamous for its sheer strength and power, being able to dominate several acres of land and killing several other lions. But are they real? The Mapogo Lion Coalition, a vicious

The Mapogo Lion Coalition is a Brutal Pack of Six Lions who Feasted Across Africa. They Claimed 170,000 Acres of Land and Killed Over 100 Other Lions and Cubs. Read More »

Masaai and cows

To Help the People of the United States Recover After 9/11, the Masabi Tribe Donated 14 Cows Which was Considered the Most Priceless Gift They Could Send

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Even though the 9/11 attacks took place on US soil, the effects of the attacks were felt worldwide. One-third of the world’s population is reported to have seen the attacks live on television and radio, with victims coming from over 90 different countries. But did you know that even the Masabi tribe sent help? A

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Parasitoid Wasps Inject Their Eggs Into Caterpillars and Eat Their Hosts from Whitin

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Charles Darwin’s theory of Natural Selection was said to have been inspired by apes, but in reality, there was another species that truly influenced Darwin’s theory. Have you heard of parasitoid wasps? Charles Darwin’s faith in God was seriously shaken by parasitoid wasps, who inject their eggs into caterpillars and eat their still-alive hosts from

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Bats White Nose Syndrome

General Motors Uses Byproducts from Their Cars to Make Artificial Stalactites for Bats

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Artificial stalactites give hibernating bats more surface area to hang from, allowing them to spread out throughout the cave. But did you know that General Motors contributes to the effort of creating these artificial stalactites? General Motors makes artificial stalactites for bats from leftovers from their automobile manufacturing. By reducing crowding and providing the bats

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Bats

Bats are Quite Beneficial to the Agriculture Industry Since they Eat Enough Insects to Save the US Over a Billion in Crop Damage and Pesticides

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Bats are among the most misunderstood creatures in nature. They are essential to our ecosystem’s health and economy, despite being sometimes feared and detested. Did you ever wonder how bats help large-scale farming? Bats can consume enough insects and pests to prevent agricultural damage and pesticide use, costing the US agriculture industry over $1 billion

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Red And Grey

The North America Gray Squirrel is Considered an Invasive Species in the UK as They Carry Squirrel Pox That is Deadly for the Native Red Squirrels

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The North American gray squirrel or Sciurus carolinensis has adapted to urban and suburban areas where it is considered a minor annoyance. While they may be indigent to North America, these squirrels are highly invasive in Europe, particularly in the UK. But how do they affect the ecosystem in Great Britain? The North American Gray

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