There are five senses.
FALSE.
Besides sight/sound/touch/tactile/taste there are MORE.
Proprioception is one! It’s the sense of orientation in space!
There are NINE senses (and pawssibly more!)
Humans use only 10% of their brain.
FALSE
You use 100% of your brain pretty much all the time until you die.*
*some people on social media may appear to not follow this
Bananas grow on trees.
FALSE.
Banana “trees” are actually herb plants. They only have stalks and leaves and no woody fibers.
The largest living thing is a blue whale.
FALSE.
The largest living thing on earth is the Honey Fungus in Oregon and is 4km across.
An Earthworm cut into two will grow into two worms.
FALSE.
Planarian worms can (and can also have TWO heads) but earthworms will probably die- some can grow a new tail but NOT a new head.
Duck quacks cannot echo.
FALSE.
Duck quacks have nothing special about them to keep them from not echoing.
This has been tested and they echo.
Lightning never strikes the same place twice.
FALSE.
Objects that are high above ground and metallic can be struck multiple times in a storm or thousands of times in a couple years.
Bulls get mad at the color red.
FALSE.
The movement of a cape makes a bull get upset and studies show that color has no effect. Also bulls are red-green color blind anyway.
Mice love cheese.
FALSE.
Mice will eat anything that keeps them alive. Mice will always pick a sweet food over cheese, nearly every single time.
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Here are SEVEN fun facts about dogs that will blow your mind!
#TSPST
1. Each dog nose print is unique!
Human may have fingerprints, but the dog nose is unique.
This isn’t just wishful fun thinking, it is a fact!
No matter the sample size, dog nose prints never repeat.
Just like the personality of dogs. ❤️
2. Your dog’s paws smell like corn chips
Dogs don't wear shoes so microorganisms get into their feet.
Dogs sweat from the pads of their feet and this sweat is the perfect place for bacteria to grow.
Pseudomonas and Proteus are the microbe team responsible.
As a team, my wife and I grew our Instagram account by 765% and our Facebook account by 6200% in one year.
Ok. Click bait title over, but let's talk social media.
Yes, it isn't our usual science or dog post, but I think many of you will find this interesting.
Our account here on "X" has plateaued over the last two years, and despite working on amazing content which usually does really well with thousands of likes, we haven't been pulling in new followers.
Initially this stung, but I then realized it was totally ok.
We have a huge community here that we are so grateful for, and I love posting and making content of our dogs and science stuff. We did well.
BUT- we have hit the max amount of people on this platform that connect with our content.
If you have had a rough week. we have a heartfelt story for you.
It's a story about how a dog can heal a family.
It is also a story about how a dog can change lives.
🧵
The story starts so sad.
I’m so sorry but this is how it starts.
Sometimes to get to the good parts you have to cry.
Six years ago our family lost our golden Kahlan to cancer.
She was dadguy’s best friend.
The family was devastated.
Through the gloom of winter, the family grieved.
Dogs don’t live as long as humans, their only fault really..
If you've lost a dog you know the pain.
It's ok to be crushed with the loss of a dog.
They are your family in every way a human is.
It's one of the most popular dog breeds in the world.
It's cute, wrinkly face is just asking to be kissed, and it's warm personality loves cuddles.
It isn't without health problems and controversy though.
It's the Pug! Let's learn more! 🧵
Pugs probably date back over 2,000 years to ancient China, where they were treasured by emperors and lived luxurious lives.
They were brought to Europe in the 16th century by Dutch traders, quickly becoming favorites among European royalty.
As Pugs spread across Europe, they were refined and standardized, leading to the distinctive breed we know today.
The breed's signature features include a short muzzle, curled tail, and expressive, large eyes, which contribute to their unique and endearing appearance.