A song from Coldplay that I love
Fix You-song by Coldplay.
This song contains the line'Lights will guide you home.'
Fix You-song by Coldplay.
This song contains the line'Lights will guide you home.'
Jentacular (adjective)-Related to breakfast.
Example:He enjoyed his jentacular coffee and toast.
Whoa Is Me(2009)-song by Down With Webster.
Newly elected Canadian prime minister Mark Carney danced to this song in public after his party was declared winner in the Canadian federal elections on April 28,2025.
SuperAgers-The group of people 80 years and older who remain mentally sharp and generally healthy.The superagers don't necessarily follow a lifestyle doctors recommend,like a healthy diet and exercise,but they retain their cognitive abilities.
Overall,people who don't smoke and have healthier diets tend to live longer and healthier lives.
Noone can live to the age of 100 unless they won the genetic lottery at birth.
Not all risk factors operate the same way for everyone.
I never finish anything.I have a black belt in Partial Arts.-Facebook,The Language Nerds
Please,no matter how we advance technologically,please don't abandon the book.There is nothing in our material world more beautiful than the book.-Patti Smith
Sometimes the most scenic roads in life are the detours you didn't mean to take.-Angela N.Blountt
Mouse deer,also known as chevrotains,are the smallest hoofed mammals, standing about 13 to 16 inches tall and weighing between 2 and 6 pounds, depending on the species.
Mongooses,such as the Indian grey mongoose,often have a high success rate, estimated up to 80% in some observations,when fighting venomous snakes like cobras,due to their lightning-fast reflexes,thick fur and skin,and partial resistance to certain snake venoms.
You throw a bucket of water on a rock and it doesn't do anything.
You let a drop of water fall onto a rock every day and it creates a hole.
Consistency beats intensity.-@growwithcolby, Facebook,Law of Attraction.
Solarfri (noun)-An Icelandic word that means "sun vacation.''It refers to when someone receives an unexpected day or afternoon off from work to enjoy a warm,sunny day.
Pronounced so-la-fri.
https://tv.garden/- Another excellent invention.Open any Tv in any country and start watching it.Just extraordinary.
Bury the hatchet,but not the pain -idiom meaning to forgive or move past a situation outwardly,but still carry the emotional wounds internally.
Highway hypnosis,or White Line Fever,is a state where drivers travel long distances safely but without conscious memory of doing so.
Limerence (noun)-The intense infatuation with another person.
Example.She was caught in a state of limerence.
What's the difference between a kleptomaniac and a literalist?
The literalist takes things literally. The Kleptomaniac takes things,literally.-Facebook,The Language Nerds.
The Earth is littered with the ruins of empires that believed they were eternal.-Facebook,Godless Mom.
People don't defend what is right,they defend who they like or benefit from.-Facebook, THE BAT WOLF
In 2025 I finished consuming a 400 g plastic pack of NIKITA Curry powder special.
-Product of India .
-Ingredients: Coriander,Turmeric,Dill,Cumin,Fennel,Mustard,Clove and Fenugreek.
This curry powder was quite good and satisfactory.
Plumbago is also known as leadwort.Plumbago is a series of flowering plants native to warm temperate and tropical regions of the world.
The smell of oranges has a calming effect due to limonene,a compound with proven anxiety-reducing properties.Inhaling the scent can lower stress levels and promote relaxation.
Red-tailed hawks have amazing vision and can spot a mouse from 100 feet in the air!
Capsaicin in cayenne pepper promotes blood flow to tissues by lowering blood pressure and stimulating the release of nitric oxide and other vasodilators-or compounds that expand your blood vessels.
I knew a guy named Hunter in college but he was vegan so they all called him Gatherer and I think that's hilarious.-FACEBOOK,The Language Nerds.
I pooped in the elevator.
-I took that shit to another level.
Same shit different story.-FACEBOOK,The Language Nerds.
There are four natural sanctuaries:silence,solitude,stillness and simplicity.-Brianna Wiest
While paprika does not solve constipation,it can help improve digestion and potentially reduce constipation by stimulating stomach acid secretions and promoting the movement of food through the gut.Paprika's stimulant properties and capsaicin content may contribute to this effect.
Paprika is believed to stimulate stomach acid secretions,which can help with the breakdown and digestion of food.This can lead to digestion and potentially reduces the risk of constipation.
Capsaicin,a compound found in paprika,has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties and may help protect against various digestive issues.
A very valuable life-size statue of pioneering aviator Amelia Earhart disappeared and was stolen from a municipal park in Harbour Grace,Newfoundland overnight in late April 2025.
The theft of this bronze statue has shocked and devastated this community.The statue is worth a fortune, because of its material and historic significance.The Earhart statue was erected in 2007 and designed by Lorne Rostotski.
The town is offering a $25,000 reward for the return of the Amelia Earhart statue in Harbour Grace.
I very much hope this priceless statue is found and returned and that the statue thieves are severely punished by the law.
In Argentina,Ushuaia is the southernmost city in the world,often called"End of the World'',serving as a gateway to Antarctica.
Pelicans have a throat pouch that can hold up to 3 gallons of water,which they use to scoop up fish and drain the water before swallowing.
On the Japanese island of Yakushima,macaque monkeys are known to ride deer for transportation.In return,they groom the deer and share food with them.
Val-d'Or is a town in Quebec of 33,000 people in 2024.It sits six hours northwest of Montreal.Val-d'Or is considered the gateway to north Quebec,and is in a region known for mining and forestry.
Constipation with small,hard,pebble-like stools is generally a sign of a low-fibre diet.Other contributing factors include drinking too little water or having an inactive lifestyle.Certain medications and medical conditions can also cause constipation even if you are active and consume plenty of fiber.
If your poop leaves a skid mark in the toilet bowl after flushing because it's sticky,it's likely because you have too much mucus.
Pulmonaria flowers are also known as lungwort.Pulmonaria flowers bloom in Montreal in early spring.
A Turkish Tale in Turkish (Uskudara Giderken)(1953)-song by Eartha Kitt.
70% of Canada's population in 2024 lives in these three areas:
1.Quebec-Windsor corridor.
2.Greater Vancouver.
3.Calgary-Edmonton corridor
Alamak-Interjection -A Malay expression conveying surprise,shock or dismay.
Example sentence:'Alamak!I forgot to bring my wallet."
Grass lawns are the biggest monoculture in North America;they are heat sinks and cause biodiversity loss.
Biodiversity gardens and wildflower meadows are much better for the environment than grass lawns.
Costco intentionally leaves aisles unlabeled to make shoppers wander through every section and discover more items to buy.
The strategy seems to work.
Ostriches have wings too,but they use them for balance and courtship displays-not for flying,as they're too heavy.
Softness is not weakness.It takes courage to stay delicate in a world this cruel.-Beau Taplin
Some people like their house or apartment cluttered with houseplants.Not so much with knickknacks,but they grow their plant collection and the cluttered jungle vibes make them very happy.
While a rabbit's speed can vary,in general,rabbits cannot outrun dingoes.Dingoes are powerful hunters,and while rabbits are fast,dingoes can often catch them, particularly young ones near warrens.
Rabbits are agile and will zigzag to confuse predators and throw them off the trail,but they are not built for long-distance running like dingoes.
Dingoes are canids(like dogs) and possess superior speed and endurance for hunting.
Some political parties protect the status quo;they want to keep the powerful comfortable and silence the rest of the people.
"Chewing up the clock" in sports refers to a strategy where a team,typically the leading team,uses its possessions to reduce the amount of time remaining on the clock.This is often done near the end of a game to prevent the opposing team from scoring.It is also known as running down the clock,eating the clock, killing the clock or running out the clock.
Every Monument Will Fall:A story of Remembering and Forgetting(2024)-book by Dan Hicks.
The world enters a period of papal interregnum sometimes ---i.e. the period between the death of a Pope and the election of a new pope.
Paprika powder facilitates the movement of processed and unprocessed food particles through the gut,reducing the occurrence of constipation.
Magicians are notorious skeptics because they see their fellow magicians perform miracles every day.
Kaya toast-A snack from Singapore and Malaysia consisting of toasted bread with Kaya(coconut jam) and butter.
Michel Auger,a veteran journalist for Le Journal de Montreal who specialized in organized crime,died in a Montreal hospital on November 1,2020 at the age of 76.His death was attributed to complications from acute pancreatitis, according to Radio Canada.
The oldest man to ever father a child recognized by The Guinness World Records is Les Colley,an Australian man who had a child at 92 years old.
To micro-volunteer means to volunteer a few hours at a time in the community;it doesn't have to be a huge time commitment.
Q.Which town in New Brunswick is nicknamed "The Lobster Capital of the World"?
Answer.Shediac,New Brunswick.
Matthew Garber(1956-1977),the famous British child actor,died of haemorrhagic necrotising pancreatitis in Hampstead,London at the very young age of 21.
The most common causes of pancreatitis are gallstones and alcohol abuse.
To whisper to the wind-to speak or try something without any result or response.
Example -I've asked them for help so many times,it feels like I'm whispering to the wind.
Love This Town-song by Joel Plaskett.
This song is an ode to the city of Halifax,Nova Scotia.
People infer a lot from what they hear,making snap judgments about age,gender and race.Sounding good can become just as important as looking good sometimes.
On Saturday,April 19,2025,I walked on Papineau Avenue from Boulevard Saint Joseph to rue St.Gregoire.Then I walked on rue St.Gregoire from Papineau Avenue to rue St.Hubert.This was the first time I had walked on this stretch of rue St.Gregoire.One side of rue St.Gregoire is lined with condo buildings whereas the opposite side of rue St.Gregoire is lined with many old homes.
I also walked on rue Barrette which is a tiny side street(more like a laneway) that runs west of Papineau.Rue Barrette is north of Laurier Avenue and also runs parallel to Laurier.
Theme from Punky Brewster (Every Time I Turn Around)-song by Gary Portnoy.
The cucamelon (Melothria scabra),also known as the Mexican miniature watermelon,is a tiny fruit about 2-3cm long that resembles a watermelon.Despite its appearance,it tastes more like a cucumber with a hint of sourness.
Feed the clock with silence -Idiom meaning wasting time doing nothing or avoiding a decision.
Your hands and feet get colder faster because the body prioritizes keeping vital organs warm .When exposed to cold blood vessels in extremities constrict to preserve core heat.
Walking between raindrops -Navigating a difficult or tricky situation without getting caught up in it,finding a way to avoid problems or complications.
Example:In her negotiations with the client,Laura was walking between raindrops, ensuring she didn't make any wrong moves.
Rockport is a quintessential seaside town in Massachusetts with red barns where lobster boats go by.
Futility is a novella written by Morgan Robertson,first published in 1898.It features a fictional British ocean liner named Titan that sinks in the North Atlantic ocean after striking an iceberg.It was revised as The Wreck of the Titanic in 1912.
The story has some similarities but there are stark differences in the plot.
In the Netherlands,if you go to the office by bicycle,you get around $16 per kilometre from the company.This amount is tax-free.What a wonderful incentive!
A single mango tree can live for over 300 years and continue to bear fruit.
The river doesn't argue with the rocks;it flows around them.Adopt the wisdom.-FACEBOOK,The Stoic Mind Mystery.
Two translators are on a sinking ship.
The first says:"Do you know how to swim?
-The second says:No,but I can shout for help in 19 languages."-FACEBOOK,The Language Nerds.
On Thursday,April 17,2025,I walked along the entire length of Florian street that runs between rue Ontario and rue Hochelaga.I also walked along the entire length of rue L'Esperance that runs from rue Ontario to rue de Rouen.
This was the first time ever I had walked on these two streets .These two streets are among the last few streets in the downtown Ville Marie borough before the borough of Hochelaga begins.
Florian and L'Esperance are streets near metro Frontenac, specifically between metro Frontenac and Prefontaine.There are a lot of newly constructed condo buildings in the northern part of rue Hochelaga.
I routinely see squirrels,skunks and raccoons rip apart plastic garbage bags on streets or in backyards in Montreal and eat the food scraps found inside.
Skunks are omnivorous and will eat not just fruits,vegetables,and grubs but also small mice or rabbits and ground-nesting birds.
Skunks are particularly fond of insects,small mammals and carrion.They also enjoy fruits,berries,nuts and even scavenge for garbage and pet food.
Skunks may also eat eggs, amphibians,and even human refuse like garbage and compost.
Skunks are not afraid to scavenge for carrion,which includes dead animals and other decomposing matter.
They are particularly fond of insects,small mammals and carrion.
Skunks usually feed at night,exploring forest edges,meadows,marshes,ditches,stream banks,and lawns for small rodents,insects,reptiles,carrion,grubs,fruits and vegetables.
I Can Only Whisper(2021)-song by Charlotte Day Wilson(featuring BADBADNOTGOOD).
Be like a tree.Stay grounded.Connect with your roots.Turn over a new leaf.Bend before you break.Enjoy your unique natural beauty.Keep growing.-Joanne Rapits
Skunks generally do not want to spray you.
: Spraying drains their resources,leaving them vulnerable in the wild.
:They are here to help us!Their favorite foods are termites,wasps,hornets,maggots,rats,mice,moles,roaches and snakes.
:Skunks are timid and generally not aggressive towards humans.
Did you know?
Round tables at Starbucks are designed to make solo coffee drinkers less lonely.
The more you hear a lie,the more likely you're to believe it.This is known as the illusory truth effect.A study in 1977 discovered that when you hear something often enough,your brain starts to accept it as true,simply because it sounds familiar.
During Herbert Hoover's presidency there was a housing shortage and the homeless tent cities were called Hoover towns.Learn your history not to repeat it.Advocate for more supply of affordable housing.
A one-eyed yellowtail rockfish at the Vancouver Aquarium was being bullied by other fish,so a surgical team gave it a prosthetic eye.
Humans and tree shrews are the only known mammals that like spicy food.
Petare is a real neighborhood in Venezuela located in the Sucre Municipality of Caracas.It's known as the largest slum in the Americas,home to around 7,00,000 to 1 million people.Despite many challenges,it's a place full of vibrant culture and strong community spirit.
Novelist Charles Dickens adhered to a strict schedule, working from 9Am to 2 PM daily,producing 28 books and over 200 essays without exceeding five hours of work each day.
Dates were used as a natural sweetener long before sugar was invented,and ancient people even made wine from fermented dates thousands of years ago!
While a kangaroo can outrun a dingo at full speed, dingoes often hunt in packs and can be successful in bringing down large kangaroos due to their endurance and coordinated efforts.Dingoes use strategies like chasing kangaroos until they are exhausted and then pursuing them to the point where they can be caught.
Kangaroos can use their powerful legs for kicking and their speed to try to escape attacks.They can be good at defense and are like vegetarian gladiators.Kangaroos can also swim to avoid or escape dingoes.
Earthworms eat soil!Their nutrition comes from things in soil,such as decaying roots and leaves.Animal manure is an important food source for earthworms.They eat living organisms such as nematodes,protozoans,rotifers,bacteria,fungi in soil.
Cold tea and cold rice are tolerable;cold looks and cold words aren't.-Japanese proverb
Macquarie Island , halfway between Tasmania and Antarctica,is the only place where you can see Earth's mantle exposed above sea level.
Dingoes, native to Australia,are skilled pack hunters that prey on kangaroos, rabbits and livestock,often leading to conflict with farmers.Unlike domestic dogs,they rarely bark and instead primarily communicate through howling.
Trees never die of old age.They usually die from disease,insect attacks,or environmental stress-but not simply because they get too old.
In April 2025 I consumed a 398 ml tin can of ILIOS-Organic lentils-BPA Free.GMO Free.-NO ADDED SALT.-Product of Italy.
-Ingredients:Organic lentils,water.
-www.ILIOSFOODS.ca
-Nutrition facts-per 1/2 cup(125 ml)-% daily value
: Protein-5 g
:Calcium-2%
:Iron-22%
The Shiny Carpet Chameleon,also known as the Jewel Chameleon,is native to Madagascar.Males hiss,twist their bodies,and change color to scare away rivals,while using their long,sticky tongues to quickly catch insects.
We need to spread out our protein intake throughout the day because by doing so we can curb our appetite.
The tomato frog(Dyscophus antongilli)of Madagascar uses its bright red-orange color to deter predators and secretes a sticky, irritating substance running.Living in rainforests and swamps,this 2.5 to 4-inch -long frog primarily feeds on insects such as ants and beetles.
Snakes,the marabou stork,jackals and hawks have been known to eat mongooses.Specifcally,mongooses have been known to kill snakes that want to eat them,such as cobras .
Birds of prey are the mongoose 's biggest predator threat,though lions,leopards and African wild dogs will also occasionally hunt them.African wild dogs usually try to catch mongoose when large prey are scarce.
If you want your house to smell amazing,boil orange peels with cinnamon stick or half a teaspoon of cinnamon on medium heat.This is a great non-toxic air freshener.
Mongoose are omnivores;they are opportunistic feeders that will eat birds,small mammals,reptiles,fruits and plants.They prey on the eggs and hatchlings of native ground nesting birds and endangered sea turtles.
Mongoose live in burrows and are nondiscriminatory predators feeding also on rodents,frogs,insects,fish and worms.Some species supplement their diet with fruits,nuts,seeds,roots and berries.
Saudi Arabia has launched "Milaf Cola",the world 's first Cola made from dates,blending tradition with innovation.This healthier alternative highlights the cultural significance of dates while catering to global trends for natural beverages
On Sunday,April 13,2025,I walked along the entire length of tiny rue La garde north of metro Laurier that runs between rue Berri and Rivard.
In Thailand,you can find ice cream served in hot dog buns!It's topped with sticky rice and peanuts,making for a surprising but strangely delicious twist on the classic treat.
Unlike most members of the cat family,tigers seem to enjoy water.They swim well and often soak in streams or pools of water to cool off.
Wild horses don't sleep at once.One or two horses will stay awake to keep watch for predators while the others rest,helping protect the group.
Ali Hassan is a popular Pakistani Canadian actor and comedian.
Ali Hassan was born in Fredericton,New Brunswick and raised in Montreal,Quebec.He studied business administration at McMaster University before launching his comedy career.
Some flowers,like the moonflower,bloom only at night and glow in the dark,attracting nocturnal pollinators like moths with their sweet scent and luminescent petals.
Prince Edward Island has the highest population density of any province in Canada in 2024.
To paint shadows in the sun-Idiom meaning worrying about problems that don't exist.
Canadian singer and songwriter Ron Sexsmith (born 1964) cannot drive and does not have a driver's license.
Heaven Coming Down(1999)-song by The Tea Party.
Jeffrey Scott Martin is a Canadian guitarist and singer,best known for fronting the rock band The Tea Party.
Not all alcoholics hit rock bottom.Some people are high-functioning alcoholics.
The first person in the world to be diagnosed with autism was Norman Donald Triplett.
Hans Wilsdorf(1881-1960) was a German businessman,best known as the founder of Rolex and Tudor.He had a visionary spirit.
He was born in Bavaria and died in Geneva, Switzerland.
Some sleeper beds in China have bunk beds instead of seats,letting passengers lie down and sleep during long overnight journeys -like a hotel on wheels!
The Mississippi Missouri River system is the longest in North America,stretching approximatel y 3,730 miles(6,000 Km).It flows from Montana to the Gulf of Mexico and plays a vital role in the geography and economy of the United States.
Coconuts can float in seawater for months and still germinate when they reach land--- this helped them naturally spread across tropical coastlines around the world.
Rossland Square -song by Cuff The Duke.
The lead vocalist of Cuff The Duke is Wayne Anthony Petti who is from Oshawa, Ontario.
Rolex makes the most expensive watch in the world and 90% of the company's profit goes to charity because the owner of the company was an orphan boy.
Ismaili Muslims are a branch of Shia Muslim,the second largest Shia community,who recognize the hereditary line of imams, currently led by his Highness the Aga Khan.
The Ismaili Muslim community is estimated to have a population of 12 to 15 million people around the world in 2024.
In 2022,there were approximately 20,000 Ismaili Muslims in British Columbia,making up about a sixth of the province's total Muslim population
Even a man who mastered twenty languages uses his native language when he cuts his finger.-Jean-Paul Belmondo
The Patagonian mara,a unique species is a large rodent native to the open plains and scrublands of Argentina.Despite their rabbit-like appearance, Patagonian cavies are closely related to guinea pigs and capybaras.
They are built for speed,with long legs adapted for running and hopping-and they form strong,monogamous pairs,often seen resting or grazing side by side.They truly are fascinating,fast-footed herbivores.
Dates have more potassium than bananas,helping regulate blood pressure,support heart health and prevent muscle cramps -making them a powerful natural energy booster.
The ring-tailed lemur that smells the worst is in charge of the whole group.
You'd think the Empire State Building took years to build,right?Nope-just 410 days!That's faster than many houses today.No modern tech,no shortcuts.Built in 1931,and over 90 years later--- it's still standing tall,owning the skyline.
Cortisol,your body's natural alarm clock hormone,peaks in the morning.It helps you feel alert,focused and ready to start the day-even before your first cup of coffee!
The Spark(2020)-song from William Prince.
William Prince is a Canadian singer and songwriter from Winnipeg,Manitoba.
India is the world's largest producer of mangoes, growing over 40% of the global supply-yet it exports less than 1% because most are consumed locally!
In 2018,Tayeb Souami of New Jersey returned a$5 bottle of orange juice at Shop Rite after his wife deemed it too expensive.Using the refunded money,he bought two Powerball tickets,one of which won him a $315 million jackpot.
In April 2025 you finished consuming a 200 g plastic pack of HANDI-Mustard seeds.
Visit the website www.handifoodproducts.ca
Ajvar,a Balkan spread made from roasted red peppers and eggplant,is generally considered a healthy food choice,rich in antioxidants and vitamins,and naturally vegan and gluten-free.
I usually love to eat ajvar.I used to eat ajvar quite often in the past.
The tallest tree catches the most wind.-proverb
Meaning:The more successful or visible you become,the more criticism and challenges you will face.Greatness comes with pressure.
Stop the glorification of busy.Busy,in and of itself,is not a badge of honor.It is okay to not be busy.Repeat this after me:It is okay to not be busy.-Joshua Becker
We're Ready-song by Kelly and Kaylene Prescott(Liberal Party of Canada's song)
In Kenya,elephant dung is being utilized to produce paper.Elephants excrete up to 50kg of dung daily,which can yield 125 sheets of paper.This innovative practice helps prevent deforestation and protects the remaining 7,000 elephants in Kenya by supporting elephant sanctuaries.
Dandelion bread is a soft,subtly sweet loaf made with real petals!Mix flour,baking powder,salt, dandelion petals,then add milk,egg,oil and honey.Bake until golden and enjoy warm with honey and cheese!
Unicorns actually existed about 29,000 years ago and looked more like a rhinoceros than a horse.
The world's strongest coffee AKA Death wish Coffee contains 200% more caffeine than a normal cup of coffee.This is not recommended to people who want to sleep at some point in the next three days.
Lisa Raitt is a prominent Canadian politician and Conservative member.Lisa Raitt was the Member of Parliament for Milton,Ontario representing the Conservative Party.
The bottom fell out of Lisa Raitt's world when her husband Bruce was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer's disease in 2016 at age 56.
On Sunday,April 6,2025 you walked along the entire length of tiny rue de Lauzon and rue Garneau north of metro Laurier.Both Lauzon and Garneau cross rue Berri and run parallel to Laurier Avenue.
On Friday,March 28,2025,I walked along the entire length of tiny rue Bibaud behind Laurier metro.
Sea horses are monogamous and mate for life.They hold each other's tails when they travel and don't drift apart.
To boil the ocean-To attempt something that is extremely difficult or even impossible.
Example:Trying to read every book ever written is like trying to boil the ocean:it cannot be done.
Lobsters are one of the longest-living marine creatures, with American lobsters estimated to live up to 100 years and European lobsters up to 72 years.However,their average lifespan is around 50-70 years for American lobsters and 31-54 years for European lobsters
In Vancouver apartment rents are very high.Due to exorbitant rents and lack of affordable housing,a number of people in Vancouver cannot upsize-however a number of people in Vancouver downsize from an apartment into a van.
Quite sad for a first world country!
Parade of the Wooden Soldiers -song by Ken Griffin.
This song features organ music.
Walls keep everybody out.Boundaries teach people where the door is.-Mark Groves
When the winds of change blow,some people build walls,and other people build windmills.-Chinese proverb
The leopard is the okapi's most fearsome predator.Other rainforest cats,including servals and golden cats,also prey on okapi.Humans also hunt okapi.
The biggest threat to okapi is habitat loss due to logging and human settlement.Extensive hunting for bushmeat and skin has also led to decline.
Leopards are the only natural predator of okapi.However,due to their large stature,okapi are typically only hunted as a last resort.
Deep in the heart of the Ituri Forest,the elusive okapi roams beneath the canopy,perfectly adapted to its lush rainforest home.The okapi is nicknamed ``the forest giraffe.``This forest giraffe plays a vital role in maintaining the ecosystem by consuming and dispersing seeds throughout its habitat.
Forests like the Ituri are irreplaceable,providing oxygen,storing carbon,and sheltering countless species.But deforestation and habitat loss threaten their future.Protecting okapi means protecting forests-and the countless life forms that depend on them.
Ka-ching-Large amounts of money -used for talking about large amounts of money and wanting a lot of money:Now it's time to count up the profits.Ka-ching.
Used to represent the sound of a cash register,especially with reference to making money.
Gerontosexual-refers to a person who experiences a primary sexual attraction to older people,also known as gerontophilia.
Don't Be Stupid(You Know I Love You)-song by Shania Twain.
Place a bay leaf in your pantry jars or shelves-it's the easiest natural way to repel bugs and moths.Your pantry will remain bug-free.
(If You're Not in it For Love)I'm Outta Here!(1995)-song by Shania Twain.
Did you know?
Lichens are sensitive to pollution and thrive only in areas with clean air.Finding abundant,healthy lichens is often a sign that the environment around you is relatively unpolluted.
To swing from the chandeliers -a way to describe the activities at a wild party where people do crazy,silly things and have a fun time.
Tingo(Pascuense language of Easter Island)-To borrow objects one by one from a neighbour's house until there is nothing left in it.
The Chicken Song -song by Guy Lombardo and His Royal Canadians.
A fly that has only lived in mustard does not know how sweet relish is.-Yiddish saying.
Meaning: Someone who has only experienced hardship or negativity may not appreciate the good things in life,or the sweeter things in life.
A locked door keeps out more than just thieves.-proverb.
Meaning:Overprotecting yourself can also block good opportunities.
The first doughnuts were called "olykoeks"(oil cakes) and were brought to America by Dutch settlers in the 17th century.
Tastes and Traditions:A Journey Through Menu History (2025)-book by Nathalie Cooke.
Nathalie Cook is a professor of English at McGill University in Montreal.
Water is 800 times denser than air, creating far more resistance than running.That is why top swimmers move about 4-8 times slower than sprinters!
Groke(verb)-To stare at someone while they eat in the hope that they will share.
Waitress song(2014)-song from First Aid Kit.
First Aid Kit is a band from Sweden.
The Golden Turtle often rides on the top of jellyfish to conserve energy while traveling in the vast ocean.
In 2014,a hiker in Colorado,Kyra Kopestonsky,scared off a mountain lion by singing opera loudly.Her unusual tactic caused the animal to retreat,allowing her to escape safely after a tense 30-minute encounter.
Georgia Holt,the beautiful mother of singer Cher sadly passed away in December 2022 at the age of 96.Georgia Holt was an American singer-songwriter,model,and occasional bit part actress .
Smearing peanut butter on tree bark can be an easy way to attract woodpeckers,and it's a great source of protein and fat for them.
Canada-based Tarun Nayar makes beautiful music using mushrooms as an instrument.
Tarun Nayar is based in Vancouver;he makes music from plugging mushrooms and other organic material into synthesizers.
He's taking botanical soundscapes to new heights by jamming with mushrooms.He operates under the name Modern Biology.
Tarun Nayar has a background in biology and Indian classical music.He released the beautiful song 'Mushroom Dance' that can be heard on YouTube.
Bill Gates wants to 'Tax The Robots' that take your job-And some say it could find universal basic income to replace lost wages.
Writing with disappearing ink -idiom meaning making promises or commitments that won't last or be kept.
To carve the moon out of wood -idiom meaning to achieve something that seems impossible or highly unlikely through patience, creativity and determination.
I wanted to post a joke about sodium but I was like Na,people won't get it.-Facebook,The Language Nerds.
Life is not to be taken seriously,as we are really temporary here.We are like a pre-paid card with limited validity.If we are lucky,we may last another 50 years.And 50 years is just 2,500 weekends.Do we really need to get so worked up?It's ok,bunk a few classes,goof up a few interviews,fall in love.We are people,not programmed devices.-Chetan Bhagat
The Kagu,a flightless,ground-nesting bird endemic to New Caledonia,is an endangered species facing threats from introduced predators like dogs,cats,pigs and rats,as well as habitat loss.
They spend their time on the forest floor,foraging for insects and other vertebrates.
The Kagu is a ground-living bird.Luckily the Kagu breeds well in captivity.
In 2024 there are about 1500 kagus left in the world.The Kagu population has stabilised but it still remains an endangered species.
Even if 99% of the world's population considered you unattractive,about 80 million people would still find you attractive.
Byesexual (adjective)-Being single for so long that you don't even remember what it's like to have romantic/sexual feelings.
Q.Which is the smallest woodpecker in North America?
Answer.The Downy Woodpecker is the smallest woodpecker in North America,with a body length of only 6 inches.
Banana milk,known as" banana uyu" in South Korea,was first introduced in 1974 by Bingrae and quickly became a nostalgic favorite.It comes in small, uniquely shaped plastic bottles and blends creamy milk with a sweet banana flavor.This refreshing drink is a popular snack enjoyed by many!
"L'appel du vide" is when you have self-destructive thoughts for a split second -like swerving your car into oncoming traffic or imagining yourself jumping when you're standing at the edge of a cliff even though you'd never do it.The phrase literally translated as'the call of the void.'