Terabith Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 In the last hour, I learned that Jupiter is 50 million years older than earth, and I also learned that astronomers speculate there's a layer of Jupiter's atmosphere where diamonds rain down. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 (edited) Jane Goodall celebrated her 90th birthday yesterday. Edited April 4 by MercyA 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Blue Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 Does watching an amazing documentary count? I read the whole book about Shackleton’s trip to attempt to cross the Antarctic, but the 1.5 hour documentary is excellent, with the focus on Captain Worsley and his navigational skills. It’s called Shackleton’s Captain. It’s the most amazing survival story ever. I watched it last night in bed. Great documentary full of amazing facts! 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 I learn cool facts every day, but unfortunately I immediately forget them. 😛 4 4 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 That the yellow-orange color of New Zealand butter is natural. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted April 4 Author Share Posted April 4 43 minutes ago, ikslo said: That the yellow-orange color of New Zealand butter is natural. WOW! Is that because of something with the cows? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eos Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 (edited) That "gay furry hackers" have hacked a national research lab with the ransom demand being the lab start doing "IRL catgirl research." All of this is true, though they were apparently just kidding. My oldest is dying on a call with his boss as the boss is having to explain what furries are to the assembled scientists. This happened in the past but I'm just now learning about it. https://www.them.us/story/gay-furry-hackers-breached-nuclear-lab-catgirl-research-demand Edited April 4 by Eos 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 1 hour ago, Kassia said: I learn cool facts every day, but unfortunately I immediately forget them. 😛 Same! I just asked my 12 year old if I learned any new facts recently. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brittany1116 Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 4 hours ago, Indigo Blue said: Does watching an amazing documentary count? I read the whole book about Shackleton’s trip to attempt to cross the Antarctic, but the 1.5 hour documentary is excellent, with the focus on Captain Worsley and his navigational skills. It’s called Shackleton’s Captain. It’s the most amazing survival story ever. I watched it last night in bed. Great documentary full of amazing facts! His story is phenomenal in every format. Endurance was a great read. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachaheart Posted April 4 Share Posted April 4 This morning I learned about the Egyptian plover that flies into the open mouth of a Nike crocodile and cleans its teeth. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted April 4 Author Share Posted April 4 1 hour ago, Teachaheart said: This morning I learned about the Egyptian plover that flies into the open mouth of a Nike crocodile and cleans its teeth. Nile the Crocodile and Glover the Plover is a picture book about this! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 9 hours ago, Terabith said: WOW! Is that because of something with the cows? They graze all year, and possibly the type of cows. It’s natural beta-carotene apparently. 🤷♀️ 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 The clapper-board at the beginning of each film and television shot is still essential for re-syncing sound and vision, and its use is still almost universal. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 5 hours ago, ikslo said: They graze all year, and possibly the type of cows. It’s natural beta-carotene apparently. 🤷♀️ British butter is similar - year-round outdoor grazing in a climate where the grass doesn't die back makes a difference. The grass doesn't grow much in winter, but cows can be rotated onto ungrazed areas and some hay containers put into the fields as a fairly natural supplement. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 16 hours ago, Terabith said: WOW! Is that because of something with the cows? fresh green grass year round 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 13 hours ago, Terabith said: Nile the Crocodile and Glover the Plover is a picture book about this! I remember that book! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 9 hours ago, ikslo said: They graze all year, and possibly the type of cows. It’s natural beta-carotene apparently. 🤷♀️ Eating grass/greens with carotenoids is also what makes pastured chicken egg yolks deep yellow or orangey in color. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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