Creators call the illusion the “scintillating starburst.” A new type of mind-bending visual illusion makes people see dazzling rays that aren’t really there at all. The newly discovered illusion, nicknamed the “scintillating starburst,” is made up of a simple pattern of concentric wreaths on a plain white background. However, almost everyone who looks[…]
A sandwich is a food item commonly consisting of two or more slices of bread, with one or more fillings between them. Sandwiches are a widely popular type of lunch food, typically taken to work, school, or picnics to be eaten as part of a packed lunch. The bread can be used as it is, or it can be coated with any condiments to[…]
I know I share a lot of “cheffy” recipes on this site, but I love simple, kid-friendly recipes, like this warm and gooey chocolate chip cookie in a mug, too. The “cookie” takes just a few minutes to prepare and 45 seconds to bake in the microwave, and the ingredients are always on hand in[…]
… and pick perfectly every time. Next time you’re at the store, here’s how to tell if a melon is ripe. Hint: You’ll need to tap into all your senses! Nothing says “summer” like a sweet and juicy melon! (Especially an extra-refreshing watermelon.) That’s why getting home and finding you’ve purchased a lackluster cantaloupe, honeydew[…]
The “butterfly effect” may have it all wrong. Instead of a single insect’s wing flap setting off a distant tornado weeks later, rain in sub-Saharan Africa can lead to more wing-flapping butterflies in southern Europe come the next spring, a new study finds. Orange-hued with black and white wing tips, the painted lady (Vanessa[…]
There’s a new ocean now—can you name all 5? On World Oceans Day, Nat Geo cartographers say the swift current circling Antarctica keeps the waters there distinct and worthy of their own name: the Southern Ocean. Published June 8, 2021 Those familiar with the Southern Ocean, the body of water encircling Antarctica,[…]
Prehistoric Creatures Found Trapped in Ice Here are 5 of the most famous prehistoric creatures found preserved in the frozen depths of Siberia. These frozen prehistoric animals are superbly well-preserved and now famous around the world. 1. Woolly rhino baby named Sasha This woolly rhino baby, affectionately named Sasha by the man who found it, was[…]
What would summer be without juicy, sweet watermelon? Watermelon makes the perfect snack, picnic food or summer dessert. It’s also refreshing in smoothies, fruit pops and sorbets. Have you ever wondered where watermelon came from? How about the old wive’s tale about swallowing watermelon seeds? Read on to learn fun and interesting facts about your[…]
Common Name: Cicadas Scientific Name: Cicadoidea Type: Invertebrates Diet: Herbivore Group Name: Cloud, plague Average Life Span in the Wild: Up to 17 years Size: 0.75 to 2.25 inches What are cicadas? Cicadas are members of the superfamily Cicadoidea and are physically distinguished by their stout bodies, broad heads, clear-membraned wings, and large compound eyes. […]
Read on for more little known facts, tips and tricks that will make you fall in love with your trusty grill all over again. Find out answers to your biggest grilling questions. The people of Stonehenge loved to barbecue According to researchers who analyzed the site where the builders of Stonehenge are theorized to have[…]