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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 Nolan3 years ago in FYI
Under The Gumbo-Limbos
Known by many names such as copperwood, torchwood, West Indian birch, turpentine tree, gum tree, and chaca, the Gumbo-Limbo is native to the tropical regions of the Americas. Bursera simaruba has red-peeling bark which earned it the nickname “tourist tree” as the red skin resembles that of the sunburnt travelers who flock to its lush native regions of Central America and the Caribbean. South Florida, the Florida Keys for example, is abundant with the red-barked beauties!
By MJ Halliburton3 years ago in FYI
World's First Programmer was a Woman and Software Programming was Meant to be a Woman's Job
But first, a little on why I feel the urge to write about these two uncommon facts even those in the software field are not aware of. I'm a software developer. I love challenging myself and solving problems. I look forward to the design and architecture discussions in my daily meetings. And I truly believe that with the help of technology when used rightly, we can solve the world's problems. Writing on Vocal and sharing it with the world wouldn't have been possible without a group of software developers figuring out solutions to build a scalable product. Without code, it wouldn't have been possible to put a human on the moon. Without the Python code that Katie Bouman wrote, it wouldn't have been possible to capture the first-ever image of the black hole. Yes. My heart swells with pride whenever I see women accomplishing the impossible feats in my field. Because, Gender Inequality is one of the most frequently discussed shortcomings in STEM fields. I look around in my office and I see very few women whom I look forward to having as a role-model. As the career ladder gets higher, the number of women climbing it drops significantly. So how are companies solving the problem of Gender Inequality? Through some of the below initiatives aimed at encouraging the women workforce.
By vaisrinivasan3 years ago in FYI
Moles Love Gum
It's a beautiful day out and you're walking in your yard. You notice the grass under your feet is kind of soft and sinks down when you step on it. You look around and notice that there are lines of this raised, soft grass, leading to small piles of dirt. What the heck?!
By Taylor Johnson3 years ago in FYI
The Mighty Stem Cell Part 1
The MIGHTY Stem Cell: What exactly are stem cells and how do they function? What medical uses are theorized, currently in research trials, and which are a reality at present? There are few medical advances that aren't morally and ethically challenged at some point of the approval process. Stem cells are no exception. Can it cure cancer? Will it make the paralyzed walk? Can it grow a human being from a single stem cell? Understanding stem cells takes a bit of science, ethics, and bit of hope in the future.
By Lady Karina Benish3 years ago in FYI
Uncommon Syndromes
Uncommon Syndromes, that I am afflicted with 1. Foreign Accent Syndrome This syndrome happens when you suddenly start to speak with a different accent. It is most common after a head injury or stroke. I had a head injury when I was 4 years old, after I fell down the stairs. I never really thought much about my head injury until as I got older, people would ask me “What is your nationality?” I would tell them, I was Canadian and they would usually ask, “But where were you born?” I would tell them Canada and they would usually ask, “Where were your parents born?”, and I would tell them Canada. So, they would usually say, “Oh, so you’re Canadian.” Being a polite Canadian I would never tell them what I was thinking … “That’s what I said the first time, you moron!”
By Roy Tsukishima3 years ago in FYI
Homosexual Necrophilia in the Mallard Duck and Other Unsolicited Dinner Party Anecdotes
THE FIRST CASE OF HOMOSEXUAL NECROPHILIA IN THE MALLARD ANAS PLATYRHYNCHOS (AVES: ANATIDAE) Once upon a time, on 5 June 1995 at 5.55 pm, a duck flew into the glass facade of the Natuurmuseum Rotterdam in the Netherlands and died. The rest - as they say - is history, but what follows is the story behind this article's title.
By Clever Helpful Bitter3 years ago in FYI
A World Without Electronics
All electronics on planet Earth will stop working. This isn't a joke, nor is it science fiction. In the near future, there is a high probability that all electronics on Earth will stop functioning. I'm not trying to scare you but simply warning you about what the next global event will look like. No, I'm not talking about a giant meteor hitting Earth, nor am I discussing global nuclear warfare. The thing that will stop all electronics on Earth from working is a Coronal Mass Ejection hitting Earth directly.
By J.J.K. Siu3 years ago in FYI
The Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon
Has this ever happened to you? You see something 1 time then all of a sudden you see it again somewhere you wouldn't expect. Then again and again until you start to question yourself asking "Is this divine intervention?" or saying something like "huh, what a coincidence I just saw this not too long ago." If yes, then you have experienced The Baader-Meinhof Phenomenon.
By Mahonry Franco3 years ago in FYI