Insects

Do Grasshoppers Hear With Their Legs?

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The grasshopper’s sense of hearing, centered in its front knees, is key to this insect’s survival. These remarkable creatures have evolved a highly specialized sense that rivals even our own human auditory capabilities. Hearing isn’t just done with ears, though, as we’re used to. Grasshoppers have evolved to hear in a very different way than humans.

Birds

The Sleeping Life of Ducks

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Have you heard the saying “sleeping with one eye open”? Ducks literally sleep like this — the sleeping life of ducks is complicated. And, also a little exhausting! Prepare to be quacked up by the fascinating insights we’ve uncovered about the sleeping patterns of our webbed-footed wonders.

American History / Movies

The First Drive-In Movie Theater

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On June 6, 1933, a groundbreaking event took place that would forever American movie culture. This day, the first-ever drive-in movie theatre opened its doors in Pennsauken, New Jersey. This new way of watching movies ushered in a new era of entertainment and set the stage for the rise of the iconic American drive-in culture.