Birds have a keen sense of prediction when it comes to storms. As such they are able to fly away to safe places, when a storm hits. Interestingly enough though, the eagle is one of the few creatures who avoid a storm by flying over it. … [Read more...] about Where do birds go when a storm hits?
Questions & Answers
Why do eggs represent Easter?
In Christian tradition, the egg is a symbol for the empty tomb of Jesus: though an egg appears to be like the stone of a tomb, a bird hatches from it with life; much like how Jesus rose from the grave. … [Read more...] about Why do eggs represent Easter?
What’s the best way to open an oyster?
Don't force open an oyster to open - instead pour some boiling water onto them or boil them in a pan. This would cause the oyster's valves to loosen for a bit. Press gently between the valves and pry open the shell from where the bubbles come. Do not use a chef's knife to avoid slippage injury - instead use a dulled smaller knife around the size of a paring knife. … [Read more...] about What’s the best way to open an oyster?
What’s the easiest way to take out a splinter?
Mix some baking soda with some water until you get a paste-y thickness. Apply paste to bandage and place over the splinter for 24 hours - this would cause the splinter to come out naturally. … [Read more...] about What’s the easiest way to take out a splinter?
Why are the planets named after Greek gods?
When the Greeks noticed that the planets traversed the skies much faster than the stars (from our vantage point anyway), they proposed that they were the Gods, and named them based on their observations - Mercury the fastest, Venus the brightest, etc.. … [Read more...] about Why are the planets named after Greek gods?