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The Billion Ant Supercolony Taking Over The World

July 31, 2020 Leave a Comment

It’s been a year where invasion metaphors have, well, invaded our lives. There’s been the global spread of Covid-19, for example, which has often been compared to an enemy force taking over the world country by country. Then there was the brief terror in the US over the invasion of murder hornets. But did you know that there was already an invasive species we found new facts out about this year, one which numbers in the billions and has already taken over six continents? No, not humans, but Argentine ants.

Awesome Things Around The Internet

July 29, 2020 Leave a Comment

Free Course From Yale: The Science of Well-Being – Coursera

10+ Psychological Tricks That Will Make People Flock to You – Bright Side

Someone Donates A Bubble Machine To The Penguins Of Newquay Zoo And They Love It – Bored Panda

Why Presence, Not Time, Is Your Most Important Asset – Tiny Buddha

35 Soft Hearted People Share Their Wholesome Secrets – Thought Catalog

Photos of Airlines From 1950s to 1970s – Leenks

What Benefits Do Presidents Get After They Leave Office? – Mental Floss

Now we can virtually tour the tomb of pharaoh ramses VI in Egypt – Matterport

The story behind the infamous Sophia Loren and Jayne Mansfield photo, 1957 – Rare Historical Photos

MacKenzie Scott Bezos’ Ex-Wife Donates $1.7 Billion to Charity – TMZ

9 Unique Ways Animals Catch Their Prey

July 23, 2020 Leave a Comment

Most people imagine animals running after their prey. While some animals like lions like the direct approach, some animals have developed crafty and clever methods to seize their meals. Below you’ll discover a few unique methods animals use to catch prey.

27 Anti-Vax Memes That You’re Going To Go To Hell For Laughing At

January 21, 2020 Leave a Comment

Anti-Vax Mom Asks Internet How To Protect Her Unvaccinated Child From The Measles Outbreak

December 27, 2019 19 Comments

Anti-Vaxx Mom Asks How To Protect Her Unvaccinated 3-Year-Old From The Measles Outbreak

Despite the overwhelming scientific evidence disproving claims that vaccines cause autism, there are still people like this who think their child is better off for not getting vaccinated.

Which was a problem for her once she realized she was in the middle of a measles outbreak. This anti-vaxxer mom turned to her fellow vaccine truthers on Facebook for advice.

If only there were a tried and tested method with which to protect people from infectious diseases. Perhaps one that led to measles being declared eliminated in the United States in the year 2000? This accomplishment is something that the recent rise in anti-vax movement is threatening to overturn.

The anti-vaxxer’s post quickly spread online, where the internet offered some hysterically biting advice:

This Woman And Her Best Friend Tortoise Have Been Together For Over 50 Years

November 19, 2019 Leave a Comment

women and tortoise are best of friends for over 50 years

In 1962, Jeanna Smith’s father gave her a baby gopher tortoise for her birthday. 57 years and 5 dogs later, the two are still best friends.

Since the day she received him, Jeanna formed an inseparable bond with George. He would always be by her side. As a girl, she’d often keep the pet in a basket while taking her bike for a ride, or accompany Jeanna and her family on their summer vacations.

As Jeanna grew, the bond only grew stronger, and she brought him along to college. Despite the fact that her dorm rules didn’t allow any pets, that didn’t stop Jeanna from keeping George in her room.