An Inquisitive Mind

2021-12-03 17:00:01 The insect was the victim of a swamp monster.

The liquid secreted by the hairs of the sundew is a dangerous glue for insects, as well as an enzyme for digesting prey.

The victim, attracted by the smell of "dew", sticks to the plant, the hairs press it to the surface of the leaf, and the process of food digestion begins.

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2021-12-03 15:02:00 Pillars of light.

This phenomenon is a unique sight that seems completely unnatural.But the phenomenon is simply explained.

When ice crystals appear in the air at low temperatures, the light falling on them is reflected, so a column of light is visible.In this case, both natural and artificial light sources can act as lightning.

The phenomenon can be often seen at Niagara Falls in winter.When ice crystals appear in the fog evaporating from the waterfall, and light is reflected from them, then many such columns of light are visible in the air.

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2021-12-02 17:00:01 The golden apple snail lays eggs.

The golden apple snails can survive up to six months in drought conditions and reproduce rapidly within reach of water, laying eggs at a rate of 200-300 in three hours.

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2021-12-02 15:02:00 The most expensive dollar banknote.

10 000 — is the most expensive dollar banknote ever in circulation.

It was in circulation from 1934 to 1969.

You will have to shell out pretty much for it. If you find a $ 10,000 bill that costs twice its face value, it can be considered a fortune.

The collectible note depicts the head of the Treasury Salmon Chase, who first ordered the inscription “ In God we trust “ on American money in 1864.It was first minted on coins of 2 cents, and in 1957 the inscription first appeared on paper money.

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2021-12-01 17:00:02 The food chain in action.

The big one eats the little ones.

A huge red crab stopped to eat little, newly born crabs.

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2021-12-01 15:02:00 The moon dust.

Scientists still haven’t solved the mystery of stardust.All the astronauts, who visited the moon, said that in spacecraft from the moon dust there was clearly a smell of burnt gunpowder, as if someone nearby had fired from a carbine.

Anyway, the moon dust doesn’t smell on Earth

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2021-11-30 22:05:01 Praying mantises feed entirely on live food - they need it to turn and resist. They mostly hunt on insect pests. So praying mantises help us preserve the harvest. However, a really hungry insect is not particularly discriminating and can also attack frogs, lizards, snakes, mice, etc.

Are they dangerous to humans?
Praying mantises are often kept as pets, they are not dangerous to humans. However, it is not recommended to tease and irritate the insect specially - after all, it is a predator. If he decides that you are a danger to him, then he may bite. Certainly, the bite will not be fatal, but very painful.

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