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Birds Get Stoned by Rubbing Ants on Their Wings

It’s called “anting,” and lots of birds do it. This article originally appeared on VICE Romania. I recently found out that some species of birds are known to have a drug habit. Before you nod off into some daydream about … Continue reading

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The myth of Aboriginal stories being myths | Jacinta Koolmatrie | TEDxAdelaide

For more than 50,000 years there were over 200 different groups of people living on the landmass now referred to as Australia. All of these groups formed a strong understanding of the land. This knowledge was passed down through thousands … Continue reading

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Plants Are Way Cooler Than We Give Them Credit For

Plants! If oxygen and good smells aren’t enough for you, here’s a collection of episodes that might win you over. Hosted by: Olivia Gordon

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Psychology Hacks to Help Your New Year’s Resolutions | Compilation

It’s time to ring in the new year, so lots of people are ready to make their new year’s resolutions. With the help of psychology, you too can be on your way to fulfilling your goals this year! Hosted by: … Continue reading

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A brief history of alcohol – Rod Phillips

Trace the 7,000 year old history of alcohol, from its first known origins in China to cultures all over the world fermenting their own drinks. — Nobody knows exactly when humans began to create fermented beverages. The earliest known evidence … Continue reading

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7 Wacky Ways Birds Use Feathers

Feathers are good for flying, but they help birds do a lot more than just soar through the skies.[…]

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3 Surprising Things That Act Like Fluids

Sometimes being in a traffic jam can feel like being stuck in a clogged pipe. And it turns out, maybe that feeling isn’t too far off. Today we look at 3 things that are remarkably unlike fluids, yet still behave … Continue reading

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Tortoises Have Amazing Long-Term Memory and Greatly Underestimated Intelligence

Described as “living rocks,” giant land tortoises are lumbering beasts with a reputation for being sluggish in both speed and brainpower. But new research carried out by scientists from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) suggests we have greatly … Continue reading

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Eat The Weeds: Episode 148: Brazilian Pepper

EatTheWeeds Brazilian Pepper is a controversial spice tree and invasive species with toxic relatives. Should you use it? Make up your own mind. Read about a thousand edible wild plants on: http://www.eattheweeds.com. Green Deane is the most watched forager in … Continue reading

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Santa Is a Psychedelic Mushroom

It’s time to embrace the shamanistic side of Christmas. New York Times Op-Doc article here: nyti.ms/2DvuaEa

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