The Etruscan shrew, or Suncus etruscus, holds the title for being the smallest mammal on Earth. It measures a mere 1.2 to 2.0 inches in length, making it smaller than a human thumb! read more…
Just A Minute
A Sweet Storybook for your stocking!
…I want to find one of these in my Christmas stocking this year.
I will be disappointed if it’s not there. read more…
Today, We are talking Slinky!
IN the early 1940’s Richard James a mechanical engineer in the US Navy was Searching for a solution to reduce the impact of vibrations on sensitive equipment when onboard during rough seas, you know like you do read more…
Turkey Day fact
Prepare to be shook
tryptophan, an essential amino acid found in turkey isn’t the reason you are tired after your Thanksgiving feast. There isn’t enough tryptophan in a serving or two (or even three)of turkey. read more…
Earth Shoes
Just how big were Earth shoes in the 1970’s?
…the creation of a Danish yoga instructor and shoe designer named, Anna Kalso- well….Earth Shoes were BIG! read more…
Lobster Anatomy
Lobsters and other filter-feeding crustaceans first emerged millions of years before dinosaurs, and their anatomy is quite fascinating. Lobsters do not have a centralized brain like mammals do read more…
Cthulhu
This particular monster was created by horror write HP Lovecraft, and they’re called Cthulhu.
Cthulhu is a god like being from another planet. Neither Male or female, Ancient and forboding.
Cthulhu is infamously known for his gigantic size and grotesque appearance, as well as his capacity to drive any human that looks upon his form to madness. read more…
Jeannette Rankin
In 1916, Jeannnette Rankin made history as the first woman elected to the US Congress. This historic accomplishment is even more remarkable, considering her victory occurred four years before women had the right to vote nationally. read more…
THOMAS’ English muffin- YUM
This is an English Muffin. And Though we do have an Englishman to thank for these breakfast favs, Samuel Bath Thomas, who was a British immigrant, this American favorite was created in New York in 1894. read more…
Have you ever wanted to float on a Lilypad
Did you ever dream of floating on a lily pad? This plant can make your dreams come true. Victoria boliviana is now the world’s largest known waterlily species, with leaves that can grow almost ten feet wide in the wild and can support at least 176 pounds, read more…