› added 8 years ago

97

TIL Despite having survived on Earth for millions of years, Sturgeon are now more critically endangered than any other species due to increased demand for caviar, over fishing and pollution.

Read more wikipedia.org

via ift.tt

PL0Z TIL that the movie “Jaws” was supposed to feature a mechanical shark, but after several malfunctions, Spielberg decided to film from the shark’s point of view and suggest the presence of the shark via composer John William’s musical theme
wLWx8 TIL the name Shirley was considered to be a distinctly male name until the publication of Charlotte Bronte's novel "Shirley" in 1849. Since then it has been popularly considered to be a female name
9YKBG TIL Research shows that starting school at 10am instead of 8:30am halves student illness and improves academic performance.
W7oo8 TIL that there is a species of ant called Tetramorium caespitum that is also known as “the pavement ant” because it often nests under sidewalks and driveways. They are notorious for having massive wars with other colonies over territory
XEg5P TIL The Red-lipped Batfish, found around the Galapagos Island, have modified fins that are completely un-fish-like. The fish rests on the sea floor, it can move on its pectoral and pelvic fins as if it was walking