The earliest microscopes were called flea glasses because they were predominantly used to observe small insects such as fleas!
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Fictional icon James Bond was named after an ornithologist with the same name. Author Ian Fleming took the name from a birdwatching book because he wanted the dangerous superspy to have a name that was “as mundane as possible.”
Hummingbirds are small. Bee Hummingbirds are so small that they’re sometimes mistaken for insects (hence the name)! They’re the smallest bird in the world and are two and a quarter inches long and weigh less than a dime.
The Harvest Moon is the full moon closest to the autumn equinox. Before artificial lighting, farmers took advantage of the full moon’s light to harvest their crops. Many crops ripen at the same time in late summer and early autumn. Before electricity, the light of a full moon was essential for harvesting such crops.
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Fictional icon James Bond was named after an ornithologist with the same name. Author Ian Fleming took the name from a birdwatching book because he wanted the dangerous superspy to have a name that was “as mundane as possible.”
Hummingbirds are small. Bee Hummingbirds are so small that they’re sometimes mistaken for insects (hence the name)! They’re the smallest bird in the world and are two and a quarter inches long and weigh less than a dime.
The Harvest Moon is the full moon closest to the autumn equinox. Before artificial lighting, farmers took advantage of the full moon’s light to harvest their crops. Many crops ripen at the same time in late summer and early autumn. Before electricity, the light of a full moon was essential for harvesting such crops.
Do you consider anyone lucky? Lucky people not only rely on their left-brain logic, but also on their intuition. Research has shown that the brain comprehends patterns that are far more complex than conscious understanding. Honing your insight skills can have you feeling lucky in no time!
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