In American folklore, women accused of witchcraft were believed to have black cats as their familiars, offering companionship and protection In the United States, especially around Halloween, black cats are often linked to witchcraft and spooky superstitions that date back to Puritan times. The association with witchcraft is an old European belief brought to America, …
Pigs can breathe through their butts
Pigs can breathe through their butts. So can mice and rats! Scientists discovered this by researching alternative methods for ventilators traditionally used to pump oxygen to the lungs. Turns out, oxygen gas via the anus into the intestines worked in reoxygenating blood. Read the research in “Ventilating the rectum to support respiration” >> https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/809010
Foxfire or Fairy Fire refers to the light from glowing mushrooms along the forest floor
Learn more about Ghost Mushrooms here: https://naturalistsguide.com/ghost-mushrooms-are-bioluminescent/
Mealworms Can Safely Eat Styrofoam And Break It Down Into Carbon Dioxide And Degraded Particles
Mealworms are plastivores and have the ability to breakdown various plastics in only a few hours. Plastivores are bacteria, fungi, and insects that can safely degrade and metabolize plastic. This is due to the microbiome in mealworm guts which breaks down the plastic they eat. It will take 3,000 to 4,000 mealworms about a week …
Glacier Water May Contain Concentrated Levels Of Contaminates
Glacier water may contain concentrated levels of contaminates from airborne pollutants that accumulated in ice over time. While it may be tempting, never drink water from a natural source that you haven’t purified. Airborne pollutants include certain pesticides and emissions. Not only may the water contain pollutants but it may also have bacteria, viruses, and …