"Bagworm caterpillars are known for their unique behavior of carrying logs to construct their protective cases. They use silk produced by specialized glands to attach these materials together, forming a sturdy and camouflaged shelter.
The process typically involves the caterpillar cutting small pieces of vegetation, such as twigs, leaves, and bits of bark, and then attaching them to its body with silk. As the caterpillar grows, it continues to add more material to its case, which can become quite large in size relative to the caterpillar itself."
"The Tsar Bomba mushroom cloud was approximately 25 miles wide at its base and over 40 miles high!!"
"His shoulder touched a live wire and the current passed through his entire body, including the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain. The ettect was two bizarre star-shaped electrical burns in his eyes, according to The New England Journal of Medicine."
"An ancient Maya ceramic figurine with a removable helmet, dating back approximately 1,500 years, discovered in El Perú-Waka’, Petén, Guatemala. The figurine is a testament to the advanced craftsmanship and the cultural significance of attire and equipment in Maya civilization. The removable helmet indicates a possible ritualistic or societal status usage, reflecting the complexity of Maya social structures and their ritualistic practices. Such artifacts are invaluable for archaeologists to decipher the societal norms, roles, and beliefs of ancient civilizations."
"Meteors appear in different colors, depending on the chemical composition of the space rock and the air it is passing through. A meteor with high iron content, for instance, will appear yellow. A meteor with high calcium content may appear as a purple streak of light."
"To Mountain Gorillas, anyone who keeps direct eye contact is a challenger and an enemy who has come to disrupt the family. Direct eye contact will, therefore, trigger the silverback to charge and fight you in defense of his family. If you want peace with Gorillas, avoid direct eye contact."
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Correct. But the point is that we know how to make long lasting products, but we don't because we want more money.
#3 Stupid fact. Paper are largely for stupid people.
#24 i u derstand her
#50 This is right.
V is indeed the speed rating (V=240km/h) on the depicted tyre. R is also a valid speed indicator, for maximum speed 170km/h. If R was the speed indicator it would be alone at the end like the V is here.