The Distinctly American Roots of the Maine Coon Cat
Mallory Crusta shared interesting facts about Maine Coon cats, noting their long history and their distinctively American origins.
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How the Unique Linguistics of ‘The Sopranos’ Became Essential to the Story
Michael Lindsey looks at the unique linguistics of the the famous Sopranos of New Jersey, particularly noting their Italian roots.
A Lesser Anteater Sticks Out His Really Long Tongue to Reach Ants at the Bottom of a Tube
A tamandua named Otis who lives at the San Diego Zoo showed off his incredibly long tongue to root out some ants at the bottom of a tube.
The Puzzling Brooklyn Roots of Sir Winston Churchill
Tommy Silk of Landmarks of New York explains the puzzling Brooklyn roots of the famous former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill.
Male Chimps In Uganda Use Distinctive Rhythms When Drumming on Tree Roots To Make Themselves Known
Scientists found that male chimpanzees in Uganda’s Budongo Forest use distinctive rhythms when drumming upon the roots of trees.
Ze Frank Takes an Amusing Look at Parasitic Fungi
Ze Frank offers a humorous look at parasitic fungi and how they take over the live bodies of different insects with the intent of propagating.
A Botanist’s Quest to Grow the World’s Largest Flower
Great Big Story visited Sofi Mursidawati of Bogor Botanical Gardens, who is on a quest to understand how the worlds largest flower grows.
A Modern Interpretation of Für Elise on Acoustic Guitar
Marcin took to the great outdoors to perform a modern acoustic interpretation of the classic Beethoven composition Für Elise.
The ‘Doctor’ Who Might Be Behind the Dr Pepper Name
Weird History explains the history of Dr Pepper and how Doctor Charles T. Pepper may have been the doctor behind the name.
The German Expressionism Origins of the ‘Dutch Angle’ Camera Tilt Used in TV Shows and Movies
Vox looks at the misnomered cinematic "Dutch angle", noting that the roots of this camera trick originate in German Expressionism.