Like other moles, the star-nosed mole is very powerful in relation to its size. Using its paddle-shaped hands together with a twisting motion of its compact body, it constructs a network of tunnels about 50 cm (1.5 ft.) beneath the surface of the ground, but above the water table. Its nests are made of dried grass and other vegetation. Found …
Is it true or false that Play-Doh was originally invented as a toy? False. The putty-like substance was concocted by 23 year old Noah McVicker for Kutol Products in 1927 to clean soot from walls. But, by the 1950s homes had switched from coal to gas or oil heat, and the newer wallpapers were being made from easier-to-clean vinyl, so …
Originating from Austria and Hungary, the Mangalitsa ‘sheep-pig’ is similar to the native Lincolnshire curly coat breed which died out in Britain 40 years ago. As part of a program to help save the animals from extinction, staff at Tropical Wings in Essex, U.K. are hoping that they can help the breed survive. “At first sight, people think they are …
True or false? False: The most expensive coffee in the world does not come from Jamaica, but instead, from Indonesia. The World’s Most Expensive Coffee Is Kopi Luwak Kopi Luwak coffee, also known as Indonesia Palm Civet Coffee, Animal Coffee, or Cat Coffee, comes from the Indonesian island of Sumatra, an area well known for its excellent coffee. Also native …
The Crystal-coated Gas Mask just might be the next fashion accessory of the future. A cutting-edge accessory has left Mexican fashion lovers gasping for breath. Designer Gianfranco Reni unveiled a crystal-coated gas mask at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Mexico City, turning an iconic item from the Cold War era into a haute couture accessory for his military-inspired clothing line, …
Chocolate Is Harmful To Pets. True or False? Just like their human counterparts, pets, especially dogs, crave the delicious goodness of chocolate. Recent studies have shown that chocolate may be beneficial to human health, but it is important to know that chocolate can be toxic, and in extreme cases, even fatal for animals. Chocolate Can Be Toxic, Even Fatal Dogs are …
True or false? Did your mother ever threaten that you will need glasses if you didn’t eat your carrots? Well, she was onto something, because it’s true, carrots are good for our eyes. This is another old wives’ tale that has it roots in truth. Carrots are rich in certain nutrients that have been shown to have a positive effect …
This bizarre creature dubbed the “Oriental Yeti” has baffled scientists after being discovered in the ancient woodlands of remote central China. Hunter Lu Chin explained: “It looks a bit like a bear, but it doesn’t have any fur, and it has a tail like a kangaroo.” “It also does not sound like a bear – it has a voice more …
Have you looked in the mirror lately, concerned about gravity taking it’s toll? Are your facial features sagging a little too much, but plastic surgery just isn’t for you? The answer to your problems may be the Face Flexor Mask! This patented little exercise invention is designed to firm up drooping facial flesh with quicker and better results than plain …
