A song from 2024 that I like
Dark Mystery Enigma Bird(2024)-song by Nap Eyes.
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.'
Stop blaming everyone for all your problems.Pick one person you hate and blame them for everything.-FACEBOOK,I WANT SOMEONE.
I always regret making a good first impression.There's no way I can keep that shit up.-Facebook,INSPIRE UPLIFT.
When a woman cries date rape what she means is the whole thing went too quickly.-Roger Scruton(1944-2002), English philosopher.
Just blocked someone for correcting my grammar and it feelded good.-FACEBOOK,The Language Nerds.
Mysig-A Swedish word pronounced mee-sig.
Mysig is anything that's in any way cosy,exceptionally pleasant, comfortable,or having an unexpectedly good vibe,a warm living room with candles and a hot drink on a cold winter night.
Bill Murray went to a Bluegrass concert in Charleston,South Carolina,bought every remaining ticket,and handed them out to the people waiting in line.
World Piano Day is celebrated on the 88th day of the year, because most pianos have 88 keys.
Punch the air-to hit upwards with your fist, often to express joy or triumph.
To throw air punches.
Colorado Springs is sometimes informally referred to as "Little London" due to its historical popularity among British tourists and it's early British cultural influences.
Aspen, Colorado is sometimes referred to as"America's Canary City" and "Silver Queen City.''
Medically assisted dying accounts for about one death out of five in Canada in March 2025.
An indigenous young man from Australia Jonathan Berry(born 1994) made history as the first aboriginal man to win the title of Mr.Universe in 2024.
Jonathan Berry(or Jon Berry) is of Palawa and Portuguese heritage.Jonathan Berry is an openly and proudly gay man.He is amazingly good-looking .Jon Berry is a screen actor,model and comedian too.
Q.Which American state is the largest producer of maple syrup in 2024?
Answer.Vermont.
Two thirds of the world's supply of maple syrup comes from Canada in 2024,most of it from Quebec.
Newborn rabbit kits are indeed blind,hairless and helpless,with their eyes and ears closed.They are tiny,weighing between 1-2 ounces(30 to 60 grams),and have a pink,wrinkled appearance.
Floodlighting-A term used in dating culture nowadays meaning exposing too much of yourself too soon.
Little Manitou Lake in Saskatchewan,Canada ,is a mineral-rich lake that allows swimmers to float effortlessly due to its high concentrations of magnesium and potassium.Its unique properties are similar to those of the Dead Sea.
Universities want to attract the best academic talent.Some universities scoop up top scholars.
Fremdschamen-German word meaning thev feeling of shame for someone else who has done something embarrassing.
Pantoffelheld-German word for a man who may act tough in front of his friends but can't stand up for himself aghainst his wife.
kummerspeck-unique German word meaning excess weight gained from emotional overeating.
Most of a museum's collections are in storage often.
Vast troves of art and treasures are often buried in the basement of a museum.