Animal Eyes

Autumn in New England is a spectacular feast for the eyes. The trees and flora are said to bring about some of the most brilliant natural colors in the United States, attracting tourists from all over the world. Boston, the largest city in this part of the country, is home to the first subway system in North America. It began in 1897.

Cardinals and other birds are known to smear crushed or living ants all over their feathers. It’s not clear why but scientists believe cardinals use the formic acid secreted during this practice to get rid of lice and other parasites.

Although mathematics is the cold and factual language of science and reason, sometimes it can seem quite magical. For instance, if you multiply 111,111,111 with 111,111,111, the amazing product is 12,345,678,987,654,321.