Who Knew? Some Fun Facts

[StarSong]

Dolphins cheat​

Dolphins are often cited as the second smartest animals on Earth due to their relatively high brain-to-body size ratio, the capacity to show emotion, and impressive mimicry of the dumb apes who research them. Now, findings from the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Mississippi suggest dolphins may also be the second-sneakiest animals on Earth.

When dolphins at the Institute were trained to pick up litter in their tanks and exchange them with trainers for fish, one dolphin named Kelly discovered a way to game the system. By hiding scraps of litter under a rock in her tank, Kelly discretely tore single sheets of discarded paper into multiple pieces, then turned them in one at a time to maximize her fishy reward. Kelly’s clever deception, it seems, was no accident; researchers say she did it all on purpose.

Humans who persist in a belief that other life forms on this planet (plants included) are incapable of thinking, understanding, communicating, feeling empathy, and avoiding pain, are simply not paying attention.

Our species can be so arrogantly dismissive.

 

[Dustbunny]

No matter what they say, I will still include Pluto.

 

[Pink Biz]

 

[Olivia]

Humans who persist in a belief that other life forms on this planet (plants included) are incapable of thinking, understanding, communicating, feeling empathy, and avoiding pain, are simply not paying attention.

Our species can be so arrogantly dismissive.

I strongly agree with you. And thank you for posting about the Dolphins.

 

[Olivia]

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[Olivia]

That is so cool. Even back then.

 

[OldFeller]

Clog Dancing (1959)

North Wales

 

[MrPants]

Wind turbines kill between 10,000 & 100,000 birds in the UK each year. Interestingly, painting one blade of a wind turbine blades black can reduce bird deaths by 70%

 

[StarSong]

I strongly agree with you. And thank you for posting about the Dolphins.

I can't take credit - @Bella posted it.

 

[RadishRose]

"During A Storm, A Split Tree Fell On Either Side Of A Car. Both Trunks Reached Across The Street But Didn't Damage A Car"

 

[Pink Biz]

 

[RadishRose]

View attachment 355608 Bug up on the sidewalk in fromt of a v

This reminds me of when huzz and I were driving in Mexico City on a busy street. While stopped in traffic, I saw a woman driving a VW Bug onto the sidewalk in front of a building with double doors.

I saw her get out of the car, open up the doors revealing a huge living room with a large chandelier and a fancy couch. She drove the VW into the room just before we drove on!

 

[Pink Biz]

 

[RadishRose]

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Green is my favorite color. I remember hearing a phrase once; "a thousand shades of green". Now I know why. Thanks @Pink Biz !

 

[Dustbunny]

Nissan racing cars normally use the number 23. This is because in Japanese, the number 2 is pronounced "ni" and a 3 is pronounced "san".

 

[RadishRose]

Ripley's has been around for 105 years!

 

[RadishRose]

So today....

 

[Dustbunny]

This was Tombili, which is Turkish for "Chubby". Common nickname for a chubby pet. He was a street cat in Istanbul.

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[Pink Biz]

 

[dbaak]

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Believe it or not, I was part of a research team (analyzing aerial and satellite imagery) for a man who was investigating the possibility that remains of the ark were on Ararat. In fact, I was interviewed on History's Mysteries. This all happened back in the 1990s. I don't believe the ark is up there (I don't believe the ark existed, to be honest). Still, it was a fun project to be a part of.

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[Dustbunny]

Hummingbirds don't flap their wings. They rotate in a figure eight.

 

[Pappy]

Believe it or not, I was part of a research team (analyzing aerial and satellite imagery) for a man who was investigating the possibility that remains of the ark were on Ararat. In fact, I was interviewed on History's Mysteries. This all happened back in the 1990s. I don't believe the ark is up there (I don't believe the ark existed, to be honest). Still, it was a fun project to be a part of.

Interesting story dbaak. Thanks, Pappy

 

[Pappy]

 

[Pink Biz]

 

[StarSong]

I just learned that American Gothic is a depiction of a farmer and his adult daughter - not his wife. Double checked and Yep, it's true. Mind slightly blown...