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FACT CHECK: Bicycle Tree | Snopes
A photograph is said to show a tree that grew around a bicycle left behind by a boy who went off to war. Origin The “tree that ate a bicycle” on Washington’s Vashon Island has been a popular destination for … Continue reading
Could Life Evolve Inside Stars?
Take the PBS Digital Studios annual survey: http://to.pbs.org/2020survey One of the most bizarre proposals for life not as we know it doesn’t even use atoms. It proposes that fundamental kinks and defects in the fabric of the universe – cosmic … Continue reading
Welwitschia mirabilis
This is an excerpt taken from the documentary film, Namib: Surviving the Sand Sea. This clip explores the bizarre and unique Welwitchia mirabilis plant, endemic to the Namib Desert of Namibia and Angola. Film by Oliver Halsey – http://www.oliverhalsey.net
How the brain creates the experience of time — study
Researchers get closer to pinning down the neural basis of time, explaining why time flies and crawls in response to various events. TIME, THAT FRUSTRATINGLY FINITE RESOURCE AND RULING CONSTRUCT OF OUR LIVES, STILL CONFUSES NEUROSCIENTISTS. What’s especially puzzling is … Continue reading
People who remember every second of their life | 60 Minutes Australia
Imagine being able to remember every minute detail of your life. You can recall what the weather was like, what you were reading or what you wore to the shops at any minute, any hour or any day stretching back … Continue reading
The Finalists Of The 2020 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards Have Been Announced And They Might Crack You Up | Bored Panda
After a long wait and a fierce but friendly competition, the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards have announced their finalists. And the photos are so good, they’re bound to make your day brighter. More: The Finalists Of The 2020 Comedy Wildlife … Continue reading
Lyrebird: The Best Songbird Ever!
Wen Hao Lee An unsurpassed creature for its mimicry skills, no doubt! “To use this video in a commercial player or in broadcasts, please email licensing@storyful.com”
How Oak Trees Manipulate Squirrels To Abandon Their Acorns
Oak Trees use a form of predator satiation during “mast years” to ensure squirrels leave some of the caches behind. Here’s the Numberphile video about cicadas: https://youtu.be/j7jfHM-mMC4
Watch a toy boat float upside down in a levitating puddle | New Scientist
By Leah Crane Shaking a liquid fast enough allows it to levitate, and a toy boat can float on top of the levitating fluid – or upside down beneath it. When a viscous fluid like silicone oil is shaken up … Continue reading
The Origin of Worms
Where did the worms come from? These animals have been around since long before the time of the dinosaurs and their origins are actually pretty fascinating. More Worm Week: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list…
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