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The Only River That Flows Into Two Oceans!
The Creek with Two Destinations: An Adventure Across Continents Imagine a magical creek hidden deep in the mountains of Wyoming, a place so special it can do something no other river or creek in the whole wide world can - it splits in two, sending water to both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans! This creek is called Two Ocean Creek, and it begins its incredible journey high up in the snowy Teton Range. Picture the scene: snow-capped peaks touching the sky, with a little creek starting to trickle down, winding through meadows filled with wildflowers and dense, whispering forests. This is the start of an adventure that takes water on two very different paths across a continent.
"The giant squid is larger and stronger than we thought."
Not much happens in the dark, murky depths of the ocean. It's mostly pretty quiet, with some smaller fish carefully passing by and probably hoping nothing big would grab them on their way. There's also a bigger fella looking for plankton coming through every now and then. Suddenly, a giant beast comes out of nowhere. First, it's just a dark dot in the distance until it gets closer. Oh, it's a great white shark! You can recognize its firm, dark gray body, white belly, and slanted head.
Abdul Hannan SaifPublished 2 months ago in FYI28 Day Reboot
In February of 2024 I hosted a Poem a Day in February (PaDiF), complete with contests and prizes that went in the mail each week. While being caught up in that I had the idea to join a 28-day reboot, because I was getting behind on my housework and that is not only because of PaDiF.
Denise E LindquistPublished 2 months ago in ConfessionsThe Evolution of Humor: From Cavemen to Memes
Humor is a universal aspect of human culture, evolving over centuries to reflect changing social norms, values, and communication technologies. From the simple gestures of cavemen to the complex memes of the digital age, humor has played a crucial role in human society. This article explores the evolution of humor, tracing its development from its earliest forms to its modern manifestations.
BLESSING COOLPublished 2 months ago in HumorDid You Hear That Color?
Imagine the ability to hear a particular sound such as a musical note and a specific color, say green, appears within your mind's eye. Or imagine, even more baffling, the ability to taste shapes. Wait. Taste shapes? Hard to imagine, isn’t it?
Jasmine AguilarPublished 2 months ago in FYIAre Dinosaurs Still Alive?
Jurassic Park may have been a work of fiction, but some scientists think that dinosaurs could still be living on other planets. While we may never know for sure, studying the basic building blocks of life on Earth could give us clues about what might be out there.
Abdul Hannan SaifPublished 2 months ago in FYIThese Animals Are Breaking the Species Barrier
Since the early 1980s, people have been noticing some really strange-looking iguanas on South Plaza Island. These iguanas seem to be a mix of land and marine iguanas. How did these hybrid iguanas come to be in the animal kingdom?
Abdul Hannan SaifPublished 2 months ago in FYIOne Look at This Bird Would Make You Run the Other Way
Have you ever imagined an eagle so tall that it could reach your elbow? No, not really. But now that you bring it up, maybe it's possible. Well, it might sound frightening, but between you and me, don't worry, they don't exist. Or, at least, not anymore.
Abdul Hannan SaifPublished 2 months ago in FYI