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The Overlooked Pollinators. Top Story - March 2021.
While bees get most of the attention when it comes to pollinating our crops, there is an integral nighttime pollinator that shouldn’t be overlooked: bats. Bats are responsible for pollinating over 500 types of tropical plants and flowers across the globe, including dates, bananas, agave, cashews, eucalyptus, avocados, cacao, and durian. They are important in the medicinal world as well, with several remedies—such as treatments for epilepsy and night blindness—originating from plants that rely on bats for survival.
By M.R. Cameo5 years ago in FYI
Four interesting things about the world you might not know
There are many such things about our world that have settled in our mind so much that we never ask questions about them. We assume that what we know will be right. But this is not necessary. Scientist Matt Brown, who writes about facts related to the world, in his book "Everything You Neu About Planet Earth Is Rong" (Everything You Know About Earth Is Wrong) mentions some things that you know about yourself. But to force a question.
By Zeeshan Mushtaq Lone5 years ago in FYI
Blue Giants
When I was in second grade, I wanted to become a Paleontologist. I loved dinosaurs, how they looked and the fact they were HUGE. So it came as no surprise that when we finished learning about these incredible (but extinct) creatures and moved on to learn about whales, that I fell in love with these gentle giants too. Not only were these mammals also huge but they had been in existence since the time of the dinosaurs. I remember that when it came time to choose a type of whale for a class project, I chose the Humpback, which is definitely not one of the biggest, but I liked the cool bumps it had around its mouth.
By Verity Greene5 years ago in FYI
The Epitome of Evolution
Many look to the skies to reflect on our place in the universe, looking up at whole galaxies that seem like twinkling stars to us, but that may have already extinguished themselves. Looking at the sky means looking at the past, and the illusion of time can fade away, with the past and present converging in merely perceiving. As much as we like to think about our place in the universe, we tend to forget to reflect on our place in an environment much closer to home, because it is our home - Earth.
By Ariana GonBon5 years ago in FYI
Vicious Beast to Victim: Folklore of the Tasmanian Tiger. Top Story - March 2021.
The Tasmanian Tiger or Thylacine is an iconic Tasmanian animal that went extinct in 1936 when the last Tiger died in captivity. Today, the animal is steeped in myths and legends that have been weaved into its history since the nineteenth century. The Thylacine experienced varying treatment by groups that each had different values and dealings with it. This includes the contributions of a struggling scientific front in trying to understand the unfamiliar, farmers with inept farming practices and naturalists in support of the animal. Not many people are aware of why the Tiger is embraced as a state icon in Tasmania, Australia, and how the media and public perception evolved over centuries to end with a population with deep-seeded guilt and responsibility for the decimation of a species.
By Eloise Robertson 5 years ago in FYI
Crystals that work best for you
Below I have separated the zodiac signs in order. Below each of the headings I have listed the appropriate crystals that work best for each sign. At the very bottom you'll find the crystal guide that includes an alphabetical list of every crystal mentioned and an explanation of what the crystal is used for.
By Madison Rheam, B.A.5 years ago in FYI
The US President on whom impeachment began, but what happened next?
Donald Trump has become the first president in American history to face impeachment twice in the same term. Impeachment is the process by which the President can be removed from office in America.
By Zeeshan Mushtaq Lone5 years ago in FYI
The Prolific and Peculiar Career of Alan Smithee . Top Story - March 2021.
“Across all feature films made worldwide in the past seventy years (between 1949 and 2018), it’s a rare club of just 134 directors (0.1%) who have directed more than 20 movies.” - Stephen Follows
By Jacynta Clayton5 years ago in FYI
Mermaids
It was 2015, and I used to chill with my friends. Most of them were boys. I was one of the guys. At that time, I had more male friends than female friends. I still don’t really know why. I guess I was different from most females that I knew. Girls can be quite competitive, dress to impress each other, gossip, and whatnot. Those types of behavior didn’t fancy me much. I felt confident in my body and my being. Such social dogmas in relation to body image didn’t have an impact on me.
By Marzi Banilohi5 years ago in FYI
Cremation facts you might not be aware of
A Cremation is a method of disposal of a dead body and there are quite a few misconceptions associated with this method. Cremation dates back at least 17,000 years according to archaeological records of the Mungo Lady. These were the remains of a partly cremated female body found at Lake Mungo, Australia. Traditional funeral services have only been available for 150 years yet many people believe it is the other way around. Cremation is becoming more popular as the stigma behind it decreases with every passing year.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in FYI
