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Bird of the Week: Long-Tailed Duck

Discourse Blog • 235 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🔬 Science Nature Animals Videos Facts
  1. The Long-Tailed Duck is a fascinating bird known for its long tail feathers that males use to attract females.
  2. Long-Tailed Ducks reside in very cold regions like Canada, Alaska, the Arctic, Greenland, Scandinavia, and Siberia.
  3. These ducks have unique features like changing plumage, loud calls, and being master divers, making them iconic birds worth admiring.

Cockroaches

The Leftovers • 159 implied HN points • 16 Oct 23
🎭️ Culture Childhood Facts Memoir
  1. The author recalls childhood memories of cockroaches in Argentina, where they were a common presence and even seen as pets amongst kids due to a TV show.
  2. Cockroaches lost their charm for the author when a cholera epidemic hit in the early 90s, changing the perception of these insects.
  3. The post also includes five interesting facts about cockroaches that the author found online, highlighting their resilience and unique characteristics.

5 Historical Quirks to Spot in... Covent Garden

Londonist: Time Machine • 19 implied HN points • 15 Sep 23
💾 History Places Facts
  1. Covent Garden has some fascinating historical quirks to discover, like a giant coin, a vomiting god, and historic asses.
  2. The area of Covent Garden, specifically the piazza and its church, is rich in unique and interesting sights worth exploring.
  3. Consider subscribing to Londonist: Time Machine for more historical insights on different areas and attractions in London.
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Follow the Facts (Even When Painful, Inconvenient, and Easy to Ignore)

Are You Okay? • 0 implied HN points • 09 May 20
🏥 Health & Wellness COVID-19 Facts Prevention Pandemic Mental health
  1. Coronavirus can be asymptomatic and easily spread, so staying vigilant is crucial.
  2. Nasal swab tests can have a high false negative rate, making it important to follow health guidelines despite negative results.
  3. Following facts and science, even when it's tough, is essential in protecting ourselves and our communities during the pandemic.

Monday Curiosity Links

Grist Potentia • 0 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
💾 History Events Facts
  1. On January 22, 1984, Apple Macintosh was launched after a famous Super Bowl ad.
  2. The Macintosh project started in 1979 to create an affordable, user-friendly computer.
  3. The team behind the Macintosh project included Jef Raskin and hardware engineers.

Is Butter High in AGEs?

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 0 implied HN points • 27 Oct 10
🏥 Health & Wellness Nutrition Research Diet Food Facts
  1. Butter may not be as high in AGEs as some sources claim. A study found that whole milk actually contains 40% more CML than butter.
  2. Measuring AGE content in foods using mass spectrometry is more accurate than immunoassays. Mass spectrometry reflects reality, but is more expensive.
  3. Evaporation of milk and certain cooking methods significantly increase AGE content in foods like bread crust and beef, surpassing the AGE levels in butter.