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How to Kill a Deer with Your Bare Hands
Did the title grab your attention? Then it did its job. This story is not what you think. I am an animal lover. I live in an area that is abundant with fox, coyote, hawks, small game, song birds, and whitetail deer. In fact, rarely a day goes by that I do not see deer, usually no more than twenty feet away.
By Dennis Coleman3 years ago in FYI
Don't Forget Your Hyperbolic Paraboloid Snacks While You Read
Your average, unsullied Pringle is a hyperbolic paraboloid; its equation is (x²)/(a²) — (y²)/(b²) = z/c. Here’s where things get interesting, though (as if hyperbolic paraboloids weren’t interesting enough). Proctor & Gamble doesn’t just shove a bunch of Pringles in a can and call it a day. Rather, they use supercomputers to keep conditions just right to make sure the chips make it from their factory to your house unmolested. ~Source
By Lynda Coker3 years ago in FYI
Are we drinking water older than our solar system?!
Yes! You read the title correctly. When I heard what seems like this insignificant little fact, I was like most people: “It’s interesting but, whatever”, you know. But then after really thinking about it and doing some research, I was mind-blown at the magnitude of its effect that is felt reverberating throughout our entire solar system. Let me explain why.
By Lil Osiris3 years ago in FYI
The Similarities Between Our Tongues & Fingers
Did you know, that just like a unique fingerprint everyone also has a unique tongue print? Well tongues just like fingerprints differ from individual to individual. Not even identical twins share the same tongue pattern. I am just as surprised as you are. How is a tongue print like a fingerprint? How are they similar? What is so unique about the two of them. This was so fascinating when I first heard about it, I had to research it for myself to see.
By Catherine Moceri3 years ago in FYI
Why does everything taste like Chicken?. Top Story - February 2021.
This post was created with the support of OpenAI. In the vibrant and ever-evolving world of culinary delights, there exists a peculiar phenomenon that has intrigued food enthusiasts and casual diners alike. It's a statement that echoes across dining tables and kitchens worldwide, where people often describe the taste of unfamiliar meats as resembling that of chicken. But why is chicken this universal benchmark, and how do various exotic meats stack up to this comparison? Let's embark on a gastronomic journey to uncover the mysteries behind this culinary conundrum.
By People! Just say Something!3 years ago in FYI
Only Female Mosquitoes Bite Humans
Mosquitos are often seen as a nuisance because they leave behind itchy and sometimes painful bites . . . especially the larger mosquitos. When they insert their mouthpart into your skin, they leave behind large welts filled with fluid. When female mosquitoes bite, they inject saliva into your body as they siphon out your blood. Most people are allergic to the saliva, which is why a welt is left behind. These bites are often treated with cortisone cream until they heal and go away. If they’re scratched at and the skin is exposed, then it can become infected and lead to bigger issues. No one wants that to happen. Prevention and protection is key.
By Sherry Campbell3 years ago in FYI
There's Anywhere from 2-9 Pounds of Bacteria in the Body at Any Given Time
Bacteria has a bad reputation for being the cause of diseases and illnesses. However, did you know that your body has anywhere from 2-9 pounds of bacteria at any given time? Bacteria is actually necessary for protection and metabolic purposes. So, even though some bacteria does cause problems and sickness, others are actually good for you!
By James Porterson3 years ago in FYI
Cocaine Was Used as a Local Anesthetic
Cocaine, the very illicit drug, has not always been outlawed. The stimulating drug has actually been in use for a very long time, and still serves medicinal purposes. Although it has gotten a bad rap as a street drug reserved for those who needed a little “bolt”, cocaine was actually originally, and still is, used as a local anesthetic.
By Bethany Tiamat3 years ago in FYI