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.

Humans

Brain Size And Intelligence Are Not Connected

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A study has debunked the notion that larger brains equate to greater intelligence by examining brain-to-body size ratios across 1,400 mammalian species. Results show diversity in how brain sizes evolved, with significant changes linked to historic events. Findings emphasize neural complexity over brain size and challenge conventional IQ assessments.