Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Quote – Things Which Matter Most
“Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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Cannabis Selfie From Prison
A Polish prisoner triggered a crackdown on other inmates after he posted a photo of a large Cannabis plant that he’d grown in his cell. To boast about his green thumb, Dozy Zendarski took a selfie with the plant using a smuggled smartphone and posted it to Facebook. When it went viral, prison officials searched the entire jail and seized numerous phones and other banned items from […]
Read moreTomatoes with genetic mutation have no taste
Tomato lovers have long known that the red fruit sold by supermarkets tastes like cardboard. A new study has found why: A genetic mutation that gives commercially produced tomatoes their uniform color also prevents the production of sugars and carotenoids that give a proper tomato its taste and health benefits. The mutation “is in literally 100 percent of modern breeds […]
Read moreAntarctica’s Ancient Fossils: A Glimpse into the Past
Antarctica’s Ancient Fossils Deep beneath the ice and snow of Antarctica, a hidden world of prehistoric creatures is being uncovered, offering scientists a glimpse into an era when the now-frozen continent was teeming with life. Recent fossil discoveries suggest that Antarctica was once a lush, temperate land home to dinosaurs, enormous amphibians, and unique plant life. Fossils Tell a Different […]
Read moreBritish Accent
A British accent is the most attractive in the world, according to a poll of 11,000 people in 24 cities around the world. An American accent came in second, followed by Irish and Australian. French, once considered the language of love, finished in fifth place.
Read moreGloria Steinem Quote – The Truth Will Set You Free
“The truth will set you free. But first, it will piss you off.” – Gloria Steinem
Read moreWarming dulls US rats’ taste for toxins
Herbivores such as desert woodrats are being forced to change eating habits as rising temperatures are making their usual diet of toxic plants unpalatable. LONDON, January, 2016 – The desert woodrat of the US west doesn’t care for its meals to be served hot. That is because, as the temperatures go up, it tends to lose much appetite for its […]
Read moreHenry Ford Quote – Both Right
“The man who thinks he can and the man who thinks he can’t are both right.” Henry Ford
Read moreMartin Luther King Jr. Quote – Violence Multiplies Violence
“Returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
Read moreEnvironmental Campaign Urges People To Be Thankful For Pollinators This Thanksgiving
Imagine what your Thanksgiving table would look like without any food that is pollinated by bees. It’s a challenge issued by the group Environment Washington, which is highlighting the issue with a campaign called “No Bees, No Food.” Canvassers for the group say if bees die off, then turkey, rolls and potatoes are all that would be left on the […]
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