C/1881 K1 (also called the Great Comet of 1881, Comet Tebbutt, 1881 III, 1881b) is a long-period comet discovered by Australian amateur astronomer John Tebbutt on 22 May 1881[2] at Windsor, New South Wales. It is called a great comet because of its brightness at its last apparition.[3] Observations On June 1 Tebbutt found the length of the tail to be 8° 38′. The comet … [Read more...] about C/1881 K1
Momma dog found tied up in sack on abandoned road, when vet looks closer the dark truth is revealed
People never fail to leave me speechless. Some people are so unbelievably cruel to animals that I just can’t imagine what goes through their minds. Do they even have a heart? Luckily, this story has a happy ending, which is why I wanted to share it with you. I promise you’ll have a smile on your face by the time you finish reading. It all began with Josiane Almeida, a … [Read more...] about Momma dog found tied up in sack on abandoned road, when vet looks closer the dark truth is revealed
Pit bull found dragging the baby across the floor by her diaper – seconds later everyone is hailing her a hero
Having a dog around a small helpless baby is a situation that can cause concern for some people, especially when it comes to certain dog breeds with a reputation for being “aggressive”. Probably top of this category is pit bull dogs as they are often viewed as unpredictable and sometimes dangerous. But one California mom has her pet pit bull to thank for saving her and … [Read more...] about Pit bull found dragging the baby across the floor by her diaper – seconds later everyone is hailing her a hero
The Island Of Stone Money
There's a tiny island called Yap out in the Pacific Ocean. Economists love it because it helps answer this really basic question: What is money? There's no gold or silver on Yap. But hundreds of years ago, explorers from Yap found limestone deposits on an island hundreds of miles away. And they carved this limestone into huge stone discs, which they … [Read more...] about The Island Of Stone Money
Blue-footed booby
The blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii) is a marine bird native to subtropical and tropical regions of the eastern Pacific Ocean. It is one of six species of the genus Sula – known as boobies. It is easily recognizable by its distinctive bright blue feet, which is a sexually selected trait and a product of their diet. Males display … [Read more...] about Blue-footed booby