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Hunting Dog Aids In Discovery Of New Fastener
Who in the world does not know what Velcro is? This very handy fastener is used in every country around the world but very few people know its origins. It is used in just about every industry and is on a par with duck tape for its durability and its many applications.
By Michael Trigg5 years ago in FYI
What a Posse of Hawai'ian Gods Can Teach Us About Psychology
The fields of mindfulness and embodiment have become hot-beds for psychology research and practice in the past few years, but as with so many of these things, they are rooted in ancient wisdom. It sometimes feels to me like the modern world is playing catch-up.
By Francis Briers5 years ago in FYI
11 Coca-Cola Fun Facts You Never Knew
If you live on this planet, you probably have tasted Coca-Cola more than once in your life. Coca-Cola, one of the world's most known and loved beverages, was invented by Dr. John S. Pemberton, who was a chemist in Atlanta, Georgia.
By Elena Athon5 years ago in FYI
Four Most Fascinating Things Found Underwater!
Many people have a large fear of the Ocean ; around 68 percent of Americans are afraid of deep , open water and 32 percent have a fear of placing their head under water ! Who can really blame them though? When only five percent has been discovered leaving 95 percent of our Ocean obscure and unexplored, read on to discover our Top four most enrapturing and Craziest things found in the depths of our Oceans! (In no particular order)
By Ama Adarkwah5 years ago in FYI
Ivy League Insulation
Nestled among a forest of red brick in the northwest corner of Harvard Yard is a triangular flash of blue. This bright anomaly is perched above the lone door of a little square building that shelters in the midst of all the more uniform, rectangular dormitories around it. That little square building is Holden Chapel, and for almost two hundred years it sheltered a dark piece of history within its walls.
By Caitlin Aston5 years ago in FYI
Pelican necks and other creepy animal facts
When I saw this challenge and this new community I knew I wanted to join in and also keep it in my wheelhouse. Therefore, I'm going to lay out some lesser-known animal facts but only creepy ones. I have four for you today but I'll be back when I find more. Also, there will be a photo of a tarantula later in this story, you have been warned!
By Angela Nolan5 years ago in FYI
The Horses of Outlander
HORSES ARE PREDICTABLY UNPREDICTABLE Horses are BIG and, if you are not familiar with horses, they can be intimidating and seem unpredictable. The horses used in a TV series or a movie need to be appropriate for the nervous and inexperienced actor as well as for the actors who ride regularly. The horses also need to be well trained so that the professional stunt men and women can do what is required. Add to that, finding horses and tack that are historically correct...because there will always be that person watching who will say, "wait, they didn't have horses and tack like that back then!"
By Mary Chris Foxworthy5 years ago in FYI
