Some 180 countries have an official language, but the US is somewhat of an exception. Despite common belief, English is not the official language of the US. In fact, it is one of the exceptional countries on the planet that does not officially recognize any language. To understand why, we must travel back to the genesis of the US and the ambitious ideals of the Founding … [Read more...] about Why English Is Not The Official Language Of The US
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Octopuses Could Soon Get Same Legal Protections As Monkeys In US Research
Octopuses, squids, and their cephalopod kin may soon find themselves receiving the same legal protections in the United States as other animals commonly employed in scientific research, such as monkeys and rodents. A recent call for information by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) signals a potential shift in policy, marking a crucial step towards recognizing the … [Read more...] about Octopuses Could Soon Get Same Legal Protections As Monkeys In US Research
Bering Strait Crossing: Bridging the Gap Between Asia and North America
The Bering Strait: A Bridge Across Continents The Bering Strait, located between Russia's Cape Dezhnev and Alaska's Cape Prince of Wales, is an astonishing natural phenomenon. During the winter, the waters of the strait freeze, reducing the distance between Russia and the United States to a mere 2 miles, making it possible to walk between the two nations. This extraordinary … [Read more...] about Bering Strait Crossing: Bridging the Gap Between Asia and North America
Mom sees her kids with little furry animal in park – looks closer and realizes big danger
For centuries, humans have developed instincts and, above all, gained the knowledge to know which animals and other creatures to keep away from. Although most wildlife is completely harmless to us humans, it is important to be on alert when you are out in nature. That’s what mother Leslie Howe did when she was at a small park with her family. It had so far been an … [Read more...] about Mom sees her kids with little furry animal in park – looks closer and realizes big danger
Ellison’s Cave
Ellison's Cave is a pit cave located in Walker County, on Pigeon Mountain in the Appalachian Plateaus of Northwest Georgia. It is the 12th deepest cave in the United States and features the deepest, unobstructed pit in the continental US named Fantastic Pit. The cave is over 12 miles long and extends 1063 feet vertically.[1] Pits Ellison's features a number of … [Read more...] about Ellison’s Cave