Have you ever been intrigued by the small and seemingly unimportant things in life — flies, for instance? Many people may not find flies interesting, but they piqued the curiosity of some exceptional minds, curious to know the answer to this question: do flies sleep? The answer was yes, flies do sleep. Keep reading to…
Mosquitos are one of the least favorite creatures on earth. These blood-suckers not only feast on human blood but can also be a real nuisance as they can spread diseases. So, it’s no surprise that many people go the extra mile to eliminate mosquitos from their homes. However, many are also guilty of confusing other…
All animals and birds have unique characteristics, but among all bird species, the woodpecker truly stands out. Apart from the popular cartoon representation of this bird (Woody Woodpecker), woodpeckers are known for their characteristic of banging against trees or any other solid object. They don’t do this because they crave pain or enjoy self-mutilation, but…
Your bed is your comfortable, safe sleeping zone where you retire after a long stressful day. So, when you go to bed you expect to have a relaxing and enjoyable sleep without disruptions. Regrettably, bugs like chiggers can make your bed very uncomfortable and your sleep very unpleasant. If you’ve discovered chiggers in your bed…
Also referred to as drain flies, drain gnats are a real nuisance, especially when they infest your home. While these tiny flies aren’t harmful to you, having them and their eggs in your house is certainly annoying and embarrassing, especially because they might be viewed as a sign of poor hygiene. That’s why many homeowners…
Tom and Jerry’s rivalry is well-known and adored. While we were all in favor of Jerry, what do you think would happen if a mouse or rat decided to move in with you? Mice are small and the perfect prey for cats. But what about rats? They may have you considering bringing a cat home….
Can’t tell a fox and a coyote apart? Well, you are not alone. Both animals belong to the wild dog family, and it is easy to get confused. In addition, we only learn about wild animals from zoo visits, books, and pictures. This does not really prepare us to recognize a wild species roaming in…
Dinosaurs are known for having complicated and long names. Compared to some of the dinosaurs with the longest names, however, normal dinosaur names are a breeze. After all, the dinosaur with the longest name has a total of 23 letters. So what are the dinosaurs with long names? You’ll have to read below to find…
Great white sharks are a fear of many people in the ocean and for good reason. They’re often used in movies involving the deep blue water, creating an unhealthy fear of the animals. That, plus their massive size and killer instincts leads to a massive predator that not many want to swim with. Sure, great…
Many animals in our ecosystem share similar features and characteristics, and yet are built with entirely different purposes. Take feet, for example. One might think that every animal that has feet must be able to use them, but that’s not true. Some animals are created with feet but are incapable of walking, while some choose…