Tuesday, August 31, 2010

ArcaMax.com - Are cockroaches good mothers?

Some female cockroaches incubate their egg cases in their bodies until they are ready to hatch. These babies stay with their mothers a day or two after they are born.

ArcaMax.com - Are cockroaches good mothers?

Monday, August 30, 2010

Trivia - How are ants like people? - ArcaMax Publishing

How are ants like people?

Ants stretch when they wake up. They also appear to yawn in a very human manner before taking up the tasks of the day.


Trivia - How are ants like people? - ArcaMax Publishing

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

ArcaMax.com - How familiar was Edgar with Africa?

ArcaMax.com - How familiar was Edgar with Africa?

ArcaMax.com - Is an undertakers job easier today?

ArcaMax.com - Is an undertakers job easier today?

ArcaMax.com - How does a squirrel see?

ArcaMax.com - How does a squirrel see?

ArcaMax.com - Is drinking coffee a good way to sober up?

ArcaMax.com - Is drinking coffee a good way to sober up?

Honey Ants, Green Lettuce,

How does the honey ant survive famine?

The honey ant of the desert has an unusual method of providing food in times of scarcity. Certain members of the colony are stuffed with liquid food or water until the rear of their bodies are enlarged to the size of a pea. When a famine occurs, these ants disgorge their supplies to feed the others.

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What color lettuce should you eat?

Darker green lettuce leaves are more nutritious than lighter green leaves.

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Which the first unit of measurement?

The cubit is the oldest known measurement, appearing in the Bible when God gives Noah instructions for the ark. Described as a Royal Cubit, it was measured from the elbow to the thumb knuckle. It was a means of insuring that the nobility got a larger share at the market place.

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Amusing Facts Daily for August 11

1. Smelling cinnamon boosts cognitive function and memory.

2. Sushi was created in the 4th century BC in China, not
Japan as many believe. Sushi was originally a means of
preserving fish.

3. Kissing at the conclusion of a wedding ceremony can be
traced to ancient Roman tradition where a kiss was used
to sign contract.