Showing posts with label weird. Show all posts
Showing posts with label weird. Show all posts
Friday, November 27, 2009
Inane Fact #34
Hammerhead sharks can see 360 degrees in the vertical plane, meaning that they can see both above and below themselves at all times. They also have anterior binocular vision, meaning that they can see straight ahead while swimming and can accurately judge distances.
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Thursday, November 19, 2009
Inane Fact #28
Limnonectes megastomias, a species of fanged frog from the Mekong region, eat not only insects; they eat birds, as well.
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Inane Fact #26
Stationery mushroom coral have been observed eating moon jellyfish, although it is yet unknown how the coral catch their prey.
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Friday, November 13, 2009
Inane Fact #22
The ancient Egyptians used honey as an embalming fluid.
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Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Inane Fact #7
Honey can help to prevent (and cure) radiation poisoning.
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Thursday, October 22, 2009
Inane Fact #2
Terrestrial insects do not have lungs. Instead, they have tracheae, which are fine tubes that convey air directly to the tissue.
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