All About Insects
Just how outnumbered by insects are we?
We’re in trouble if it turns out that the MANY will inherit the Earth. Humans on Earth may have reached the six billion mark recently, but insects are still the most prolific life on…
Outrunning a Crocodile
According to the experts down in Florida who run the St. Augustine Alligator Farm (I believe this is the correct source), your zig-zag pattern for outrunning crocs & gators is a joke!!
You may want to double check this info, but…
Mistaken Dictionary Spelling
Q: Why is “judgment” the only “*?GE -ment” word in the English Language (Sorry American cousins, but I mean REAL English) spelled with a ‘dropped’ “e” ?
All the others retain it. ie “lodgement, engagement, etc…” (Note: modern dictionaries sometimes give…
Animal Facts
What animal’s heart beats only nine times per minute?
If you guessed the whale, you’re right. The rule is: the bigger the animal, the slower the heartbeat.
What animal goes bald? (And not a bald eagle — which isn’t actually bald.)
The monkey,…
For Halloween - some witch facts
Do witches worship the Devil?
Historically, women and men alleged to be witches were also alleged to worship Satan. Many innocent people suffered torture and death thanks to this belief. Modern-day witches do NOT worship Satan, nor even believe in him. …
Will crocodiles eat other crocodiles?
Sadly, yes. The reptile is occasionally a cannibal. Don’t feel too sorry, though. Better another crocodile than you!
What should you do if pursued by a crocodile?
Run fast, of course, but running fast alone won’t cut it. A crocodile can be quite speedy on land. Your best move: run in a zig-zag pattern. The crocodile has little or no ability to make sudden changes in direction.