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10 Strangest Defense Mechanisms In Nature
10. Flying Fish Click Here for your $750 PayPal Gift Card!! Although many organisms possess the ability to fly, fish are typically not thought to possess this trait. Fish that can fly can leap out of the water and travel great distances by flying or gliding. This is a defensive strategy to get away from predators. The flying fish's body is streamlined and torpedo-shaped, which aids in its ability to gather enough energy to break through the water's surface. The fish can swim as fast as 37 miles per hour (60 kilometers per hour) in order to escape the sea. The pectoral fins of fish have evolved into sizable wings that enable flight. When it emerges from the water, it can soar up to 656 feet (200 meters),using the fin on its tail as a kind of propeller. A flying fish was seen gliding for a record-breaking 45 seconds in 2008 in Japan.
By Ahmed Noer3 years ago in Earth
Geography of Kashmir
Kashmir (IPA: [kaʃmiːr]) is the northernmost geographical region of the Indian subcontinent. Until the mid-19th century, the term "Kashmir" denoted only the Kashmir Valley between the Great Himalayas and the Pir Panjal Range. Today, the term encompasses a larger area that includes the Indian-administered territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, the Pakistani-administered territories of Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, and the Chinese-administered territories of Aksai Chin and the Trans-Karakoram Tract.[1][2][3]
By Mohammad irtiza3 years ago in Earth
10 Common Myths and Misconceptions About Our Universe
10 Common Myths and Misconceptions About Our Universe Almost everyone was amazed at the night sky's vastness and wondered about the secrets of the final frontier. Nevertheless, certain erroneous beliefs about the world around us have been spread by films, television shows, and literature. Therefore, let's use science to dispel ten of the most widespread fallacies and false beliefs about our universe.
By Paul Smith3 years ago in Earth
With This Many Volcanos Blowing, Has Anyone Seen Vader
I can’t remember a time when so many volcanoes were erupting at the same time. From the North Pacific down and across to Chile, Volcanoes are popping off everywhere. The Earth might just be fed up with us abusing her so much and this is just a sign. Here’s a rundown on the five rumblings, fire-spitting, ash-blowing, nightmares that people have to worry about.
By Jason Ray Morton 3 years ago in Earth
WHERE DID EARTH’S OXYGEN COME FROM? A NEW STUDY HINTS AT AN UNEXPECTED SOURCE
Our research, published in Nature Geoscience, adds a tantalizing new possibility: that at least some of the Earth’s early oxygen came from a tectonic source via the movement and destruction of the Earth’s crust.
By Maxwell Kamanika3 years ago in Earth
The Top 10 Weirdest Things in the Alps
The Top 10 Weirdest Things in the Alps The majestic and amazing European Alps are a sight to see. What's not to love about this stunning region of the world, with its gleaming white peaks, bustling ski resorts, and small and endearing alpine towns? Nevertheless, the Alps can be a really strange—and occasionally creepy—place beneath the charm and fondue. There is more to the Alps than just hiking, skiing, and natural beauty. There are oddball festivals, eerie ghost and folk tales, and horrifying tourist sites. The peculiarities are so fascinating that they just keep coming! Consequently, what are the top ten wackiest things to encounter in the Alps, and where can you find them? Let's get started and learn more!
By Paul Smith3 years ago in Earth
10 Strangest Defense Mechanisms In Nature
10 Strangest Defense Mechanisms In Nature We are all familiar with the biological concept of "fight or flight," according to which an animal would either turn its back on an aggressor or flee from one. Nature responds to these dangers in some fascinating ways. The top 10 animals (plus one extra) with the most unusual defenses are listed below.
By Paul Smith3 years ago in Earth
Summer Blizzard
We drove up the snowy, winding road towards the cozy A-frame cabin, each of us speechless and wildly perplexed. The winding road was not the cause of our quiet ride or collective bewilderment – the dips, elevations, and sharp curves of the road had long failed to bring the same tingle of fear and excitement that it did on our 1st trip 19 years ago. We marveled at the snow and how heavy the gigantic flakes appeared as they lightly floated in a mesmerizing pattern to a perfect pre-assigned spot on what could only be described as a Norman Rockwell Christmas portrait. The snow covered the cabin, ground, and trees in the brightest white velvet, yet the road was still remarkably clear.
By Jeremy Christopher3 years ago in Earth
Out of this world delivery
“Make a wish” screamed Cheryl. Fedana rolled her eyes at her friend jumping up and down. If anything she was sick and tired of angel numbers. Of course you’re going to see repeating numbers all the time if you’re on your phone all day she thought annoyingly to herself. She just nodded at her friend and went back to her scrolling. She came across one of those infamous chain mail TikTok videos telling her not to skip. She noticed it had 1111 likes and 111 comments. Just a coincidence she thought to herself as she pushed her straggling braids back behind her shoulder. She threw her phone to the side and looked back at Cheryl who was grinning from ear to ear at something she was watching. She changed her focus to looking at the window. She was lucky that her parents bought their own land and built their house there instead of being in a subdivision or some crammed place. She loved looking over the river and trees they had on her property. She got entranced with two birds dancing around each other. She couldn’t make them out at first but as they got closer, she realized one wasn’t a bird and it was heading right towards her window! The almost robotic looking flying drown continued to maneuver around the bird chasing it and stopped right infront of Fedanas window. It stood their in the air for a good minute just staring at fedana with its holographic face before it changed expressions into a smile. The Bottom of the drone suddenly opened and out fell a medium sized box with a thud on the ground. The drone immediately flew off in haste before Fedana could even run outside to stop it. She jumped to her feet and quickly scurried down the steps and outside to where her window was making Cheryl snap out of the scrolling daze she was in. She shouted after Fedana but it sounded to far away for her to hear. Fedana had so many questions abou what had just happened and would think she was dreaming if it wasn’t for the cold breeze that chilled her skin when she stepped outside. Fedana proceeded to walk to the box and saw a finger print scanner on the top. At first she thought it had been a normal cardboard box, but now could tell that this was very strong and sturdy wood. Wood that could survive a two story drop and stay all entact. She heard Cheryl murmuring behind her but was tuning her out as she searched the sky for a sign of the drone.
By Nadia Yassine3 years ago in Earth
RETURN
“RETURN” Part One -Walk About- By C.M. Richards Year 5022 A.D. My name is Leah and I’m going walkabout. My grandmother taught me, about the practice when I was just a young girl. She told me many things each night as our campfire would dance in her bright and wise eyes, making her appearance warm and kind. I remember everything she told me. She explained that the world is not for us, but we are for the world. It took me a while to work out what she meant but eventually, the penny dropped.
By Chris M Richards3 years ago in Earth
