How far can mosquitoes fly without landing?
Mosquitoes have an extremely limited range of about 300 feet in a single flight. Their wings have an extremely limited range of motion. The total rotational movement is forty-four degrees…
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Where did the Easter Bunny and Easter eggs come from?
It’s very bizarre that rabbits and colored eggs are used to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, especially since rabbits don’t lay eggs. There are a few different theories on the…
Are insects considered meat?
Eating insects is technically considered eating meat because insects are animals and the flesh or muscle of an animal is meat. The reason humans eat insects is due to their…
What is Groundhog Day and where did it come from?
Groundhog day has its origins in an ancient Celtic festival called Imbolc, which was held on each year on February 1st.
Why isn’t there mouse-flavored cat food?
There isn’t mouse-flavored cat food because the FDA holds pet food to most of the same safety regulations as it does for human food and the pet food industry was…
Why is there so much oil in the Middle East?
There isn’t necessarily more oil in the Middle East; it’s just the most cost-effective place to extract oil from due to it having ideal conditions for oil formation. With your permission,…
Can cows swim?
Most cows are very adept swimmers. Many can swim hundreds of yards at a time without resting. Obviously, there are exceptions to this, just like there are stronger and weaker…
What happens to a turtle’s shell after it dies?
A turtle’s shell will eventually decompose, but at a much slower rate than its flesh, innards, and organs due it being made of bone and keratin. An average turtle shell…
Do chickens live in the wild?
Chickens are descendants of the red junglefowl that live in the rainforests of Southeast Asia. So, if you consider junglefowl a chicken, then they are rampant in the wild. As…
Do animals get hiccups?
Most mammals (and some other animals) can get hiccups. Insects are a type of animal that does not get hiccups due to them not having the type of breathing system required…