Why Dogs “Dig Up” a Bed Before Lying Down
Those of us who love and cohabitate with dogs are often amused – and confused – about certain behaviors that seem to make little sense. They sniff the entire yard, then walk in a circle before finding the perfect place to poop. And then there’s the pouncing, the intimate greeting of other dogs… and yes,...
Here’s What Happens When a Fly Lands on Your Food
Human beings have a wide range of what we consider tolerable when it comes to food safety, and how we want our food to be handled before it gets to our mouths. Most of us, though, seem to innately agree that flies are super unsanitary, though, even if we’re not quite sure why. It turns...
These 18 Highland Cattle Calves Are Here to Warm Your Heart
Having a rough day? Life got you down? Get ready to turn that frown upside down! It’s hard to be sad when you’re taking in the wholesome cuteness of these 18 Highland cattle calves. The Highland (or “fluffy cow”) is a rustic breed of Scottish cattle known for their long horns and unique double coat...
17 Udderly Adorable Highland Cattle Calves Living Their Best Lives
The Internet is drowning in plenty of garbage. Misinformation. Click-bait. Don’t even get me started on social media. To combat the onslaught of garbage I assume is being thrown at you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, I offer you these utterly adorable Highland cattle calves living their best lives. If you do...
Pandas Don’t Come Cheap, and 7 Other Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of Zoos
I don’t know about you, but I love learning little behind-the-scenes secrets about all kinds of jobs and elements of society that are foreign to me. And I mean, combine that with zoos and zoo animals, and I feel like we’ve got a winner with this one! If you’re curious what goes on behind the...
Here’s What Makes Platinum So Special and Valuable
The world is full of gems and metals, some more precious than others. We know that because we’re told by gemologists and jewelers and marketing companies galore, but maybe you’ve never stopped to wonder why certain metals, like platinum, are so special. Is it their rarity? Something more? Keep reading to find out! The English word...
The Platypus Doesn’t Have a Stomach, and 7 Strange Facts About the World’s Weirdest Animal
If you want proof that Mother Nature does exactly what she wants, when she wants, and how she wants – human rules be damned – look no further than the platypus. Literally nothing about them fits into any scientific mold, and actually, scientists who were sent the first sample thought they were being punked. True...
What in the Heck is a Silverfish? And How Do You Get Rid of Them?
I’m not a person who is squeamish about bugs (though I don’t like to smash them, because crunching noises are gross), but I also don’t care for silverfish. They dart out when you least expect it, they look like a miniature of some horrible prehistoric beast, and just up and down, I’d rather not. That...