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1. Eagles have really great vision.  And by really great I mean four to five times better than human vision. They can have eyes equally as large as ours, and their eyes can sometimes take up almost half of their head. One of the advantages they have on us is that eagles can detect five basic colors, while humans can only detect three. The reason for this is that eagles have one million cones per square millimetre versus our two-hundred thousand. They can also detect some UV light which helps them track their prey by enabling them to see an animals urine trail. In addition to all of this their eyes are also angled thirty degrees away from the center of their face which gives them a large field of view. 2. Coral reefs are home to lots of young marine life. It's no secret that coral reefs have a lot of useful functions, but one of its functions is acting as a nursery for young species. The reefs are important to all sorts of species for finding food, shelter, mates, and places to repr...

  1. Sometimes cherry trees don't actually produce cherries. There are quite a few varieties of cherry trees that are purely ornamental, and will never produce edible fruit. So if you see a flowering cherry tree picking cherries won't be possible. You can still find edible things on these trees however. The blossoms as well as the leaves are actually edible, and are staples in traditional Japanese sweets and tea. Beware that you don't pick off any leaves in Washington DC though, it's considered vandalism of federal property there, and could lead to your arrest and at the very least a citation. 2. Groundhogs are like furry little architects. It might be fair to say that groundhogs have some the most impressive homes in the animal kingdom. These guys are very meticulous when it comes to the design and upkeep of their homes, and this might be the reason that many animals will take over their burrows after the groundhogs have moved on, and sometimes even while the groundhog...

 I recently binged Bridgerton for the first time, and certainly not for the last. I can only really say that I loved it and I was in love with all of the characters, because I refuse to give spoilers. 😉 But I thought it could be fun to write a post featuring some facts about the amazing actors and actresses that contributed to the show. Let's start out with a few facts about the Duke of Hastings himself,  Regé Jean-Page .  1. Born in the UK, he grew up in Zimbabwe before moving back to London in his teens for schooling. 2. During his teen years he and his brother formed a punk band, and to complete the faze Reg é used to dye his hair various colors. His most frequent choices were blue, green, and purple. 3. He attended Drama Centre London, where many famous actors and actresses before him had studied. Some of the famous students on that list include, Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan, and Emilia Clarke. Next stop, his leading lady Phoebe Dynevor  who played Daphne Bridgerto...

1. Grizzly bears have a surprising thing in their diet. To be more specific grizzly bears that live in Yellowstone National Park have a surprising thing in their diet, moths. Every year during the summer hundreds of thousands of millers, which are the adults of the army cutworm, make their way from the farmlands up to the mountains to seek refuge from the sun in between the rocks. Grizzly bears that live in Yellowstone, and sometimes even a black bear or two, will climb up specifically for the purpose of eating these moths. It might seem odd to think of something that big eating something so tiny, but they are actually quite nutritious especially considering the number of moths the bears eat per day. One moth has enough fat to count as about one half of a calorie, and then each bear eats about forty thousand of these moths a day. Meaning that it's belly is filled with about twenty thousand calories just from these little moths daily. 2. William Henry Harrison's inauguration spe...

1. Candy canes date way back and have an interesting timeline. In fact the first candy cane was made around 350 years ago although you probably wouldn't recognize it. The first candy canes looked very different from modern day ones. Originally they were straight and missing those classic stripes, the first ones were all white. It wasn't until 1874 however that candy canes were first mentioned in relation to Christmas in a magazine called the  Nursery Monthly . Further down the timeline in 1882 a magazine called  Babyland  was the first one to mention them being hung on Christmas  trees. It took even longer for the candy canes to get their stripes, that didn't happen until around 1900. In 1921 the process of making candy cane was finally automated when Brasher O. Westerfield invented a machine to make them. Before that people had to make the classic treats by hand. 2.   Upside down Christmas trees are in style. In recent years Christmas trees hanging upside down ...

1. For a little over thirty years President's have been saving turkey's lives. Starting in the 1870's people started sending US President's turkeys for Thanksgiving. President Coolidge tried to discourage the practice in 1923 since the number of turkeys being sent was skyrocketing. The tradition resumed soon however, and he even started receiving other kinds of animals such as ducks, rabbits, and deer. One time he even got a raccoon which he kept as a family pet. Although some turkeys may have been pardoned before President George H.W. Bush he was the first to officially pardon one, starting a new tradition. He stated that the turkey looked "understandably nervous" before assuring everyone that this turkey wouldn't end up on anyone's table and that he was "... granted a presidential pardon as of right now." 2. If you love cranberry sauce, you're not alone. Not everyone appreciates it, but I know I do. It's actually one of my favorite ...

To understand this wild story fully it is important to note that the presidential election in 1800 happened before the 12th Amendment. This meant that there were no official tickets, and whoever had the most votes for them won the presidency and the vice president position went to whoever was in second place. Previous to the 1800 election John Adams and Thomas Jefferson had run against each other with Adams winning the match therefore making Jefferson his vice president. In 1800 it was time for the rematch with Adams on the Federalist side with Charles Cotesworth Pinckney and Jefferson on the Democratic-Republican side with Aaron Burr. When the votes from the Electoral College came in there were seventy-three votes for both Jefferson and Burr while Adams only had sixty-five. This put Jefferson and Burr in an obvious tie, the solution of which was to bring Congress into the matter. Alexander Hamilton despite disliking all the candidates decided to back Jefferson and try to persuade the ...

This month it was my birthday, and it left me feeling pretty nostalgic so these facts will all pertain to something important that has happened to me so far in life or things I just like. I also just want to thank my amazing mom for not only spending fourteen hours in labor with me, but also for raising me to be the person I am today. I love you Mom. 1.   Each modern Shih Tzu owes their existence to two of the fourteen that rebuilt the breed. During the Chinese Communist Revolution the Shih Tzu breed almost went extinct. One of the main reasons was the death of Dowager Empress Tzu Hsi in 1908 which resulted in her breeding program for Shih Tzu, Pekingese, and Pugs falling apart. From the almost non existent numbers rose seven males and their seven female counterparts who were used to bring about the return of the Shih Tzu. My mom got me my Shih Tzu when I was seven years old, and my little old man is still kicking. 2. Tornadoes can be invisible. Sometimes you can see something...

When you hear the name Tasmanian Devil I can almost guarantee that the first thing that comes to mind is the famous Looney Tunes character, Taz. At least that's what I normally think of. But these little guys are actually animals although they look quite different from the cartoonish image that your mind conjures up. In real life Tasmanian Devils are small marsupials. They grow to about 23-26 inches long with a bushy tail roughly half that length, weighing in at anywhere from 11 to 30 pounds. Their coat is mostly black with the exception of whitish mark on their chest, and sometimes other white marks along their rump and sides. They also have an infamously large gape that paired with their large teeth gives them that devilish look. Contrary to popular belief this gape is less likely to signal aggression than it is to signal uncertainty or fear. These little guys are carnivores and rely on scavenging for the most part, and for this reason are very eco friendly because they'll ea...

1. Crabs have some really  cool physical features. For instance, their stomachs have teeth to help them digest food since most crabs have rather soft mouths. Another fun feature that most crabs share is their flat bodies that enable them to fit in narrow spaces. A small amount of land crabs even have lungs as well as gills meaning that they have dual-circulatory systems. Bonus Fact: Hermit crabs are not tru e crabs. They were misnamed and are technically more closely related to certain kinds of lobsters than to their namesakes. 2. Dandelions are so much more than weeds. While scientifically these flowers are actually weeds they're still undeniably beautiful and can mean many different things. Technically the name originates from the word Dens-leonis which means "lions tooth". But the dandelion's floral meaning is to provide happiness and promise total faithfulness to a loved one. They can also represent healing since they have some medicinal properties among their man...

1.   Beluga whales have some cool advantages when it comes to hunting. Beluga whale's neck vertebrae isn't fused together so this means that they can turn their head from side to side as well as up and down. This feature comes in handy when they're locating their prey in the icy waters of their natural habitat. They also travel in small groups called pods so there are normally multiples. In addition to all of that Belugas can also swim backwards. Bonus Fact - When they catch their prey they eat them whole despite being a "toothed whale". 2. We have been fed false information about pirates. I for one feel betrayed, but it turns out that pirates actually didn't make people walk the plank very often. IF they were going to kill someone they just did it straight up, or if they preferred torture then they would probably opt for a good ol' keelhaul. The reason I say "IF" is that usually pirates actually took a lot of prisoners and kept them alive. The r...

This month it was my baby sister's birthday, and this post will have facts about ten things she's interested in. I purple you sis! 💜💎 1. Beagles used to be pocket sized.  When the breed was first developed they were only about 8-9 inches from their feet to their shoulders. They died out during the 19th century although some people still claim to sell Pocket Beagles today, don't fall for it though because it's just a scam. Back when they did still exist they were a favorite of the first Queen Elizabeth, she called them her "Singing Beagles." Another surprising fact about these tiny Beagles is that they were still used for hunting, they rode around in saddle bags before they were let loose to hunt. 2. The Once Upon a Time creators brought over some of their old cast. Before OUAT Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis, who are the creators of the show, worked on a show called Lost. And quite a few of the actors from that show popped up in Storybrooke. The list include...

This month it was my mom's birthday so I want to dedicate this post to her and her amazing (as well as hereditary) curiosity. Happy Birthday Mom, I love you! 😍 1. The Irish like their beer. They rank 4th in the world for the highest per-capita beer consumption. In Dublin there is even one pub for every one hundred people. Ireland is also home to not only the largest brewer of stout style beer in the world, Guinness (their biggest beer brand), but they also have Sean's Bar which is the oldest bar in the world. Bonus Fact: One of the oldest working lighthouses in the world is located in Ireland. It's called Hook Lighthouse, and it's about 800 years old. 2. Frogs have some pretty weird eating habits. Once a week their own skin is on the menu. I know it's disgusting but frogs shed their skin every week and then eat it to recycle the nutrients stored there. Another strange habit is showcased when they swallow their prey, blinking. When they blink their eyeball...

Downton Abbey is one of my family's favorite shows. We've watched it through more times than I care to count, and I've even found myself mouthing out lines as they're being said. Needless to say, Downton means a lot to me, in fact "It's my third parent and my fourth child." (Sorry I just couldn't resist quoting Robert. Extra points if you remember that scene.) So here are five fun facts about everyone's favorite show. 1. The upstairs bedrooms are all the same. Apparently they only used one bedroom as the sets for Cora's, Mary's, and Edith's bedrooms. The production team simply redecorated every few days of shooting which made for walls thick with paint and wallpaper by the end of the season. And if you want proof I'm not lying to you just look out the windows of the bedrooms next time you're watching the show, it's always the same view. 2. There was more truth in certain storylines than you'd think. I'm su...

1. They aren't as mean as you think. In fact, rattlesnakes only attack humans when they are provoked. A lot of times the victim has stepped on the snake and didn't even realize. They also give plenty of warning. Not only do they rattle their tails, but they hiss as well. Although sometimes the rattle cancels out the hiss because it's louder. 2. Sometimes they don't have rattles. A rattlesnake without a rattle, what's wrong with that picture? But even if it sounds weird it's true. Young rattlesnakes don't receive their rattle until they are about two weeks old, and even then it is only one section. The baby will grow another section each time it sheds its skin. And adults have been known to lose their rattle. Quick Tip: The second most distinctive physical characteristic of a rattlesnake is its triangular head. So if you don't see a rattle, look to the head for identification. 3. They don't eat very often. Adult rattlesnakes eat about once e...