How cats and dogs see the world
(via Popular Science) Their other senses make up for the fact that they can’t see some colors.
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Month: August 2020
For Sale: One of the First and Most Valuable Dollars in U.S. History
(via Atlas Obscura) You’ll need a lot of pretty pennies to buy it.
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Top 10 Crazy Things Nature Does On A Massive Scale
(via Listverse) Big oddities in nature tend to get noticed. But sometimes it takes a list to showcase the events
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The Long History of the Marbled Composition Book
(via Mental Floss) For jotting down notes, sketching elaborate monster rampages over cities, or just capturing your thoughts, people love
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Scientists Discover Exposed Bacteria Can Survive in Space for Years
(via Smithsonian) An experiment conducted outside the International Space Station leads to a controversial theory about how life might travel
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How Overlooked History Yields Unforgettable Ice Cream Flavors
(via Atlas Obscura) Hannah Spiegelman’s innovative desserts profile figures from Laika to Ida Tarbell.
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The history of the Nile River
(via Grunge) There’s no sense being in denial — we’ve all heard of the majestic Nile River, the huge body
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A Brief History of the Mason Jar
(via Smithsonian) Around since 1858, the home canning classic is a sought after item for pandemic gardeners this summer
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7 Best-Selling 19th Century Female Novelists You’ve Never Heard Of
(via Mental Floss) When you think of 19th-century women’s literature, it’s likely you automatically think of the Brontë sisters, Jane
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Why 46 BC was the longest year ever
(via Grunge)While the Gregorian calendar has taken over the world for most people’s calendrical needs, keeping track of time didn’t
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How Tokyo’s Massive Lost & Found Works
(via Great Big Story) The bad news—you lost your wallet in Tokyo. The good news—chances are good you will get
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Get to Know the Scientist in Charge of Smithsonian’s 1.9 Million Mosquitoes
(via Smithsonian) Dr. Yvonne Linton became fascinated with insects at a young age. “I was brought up in the Middle
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