If Birds Are Flying Low

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Falling air pressure causes pain in birds’ ears, so if birds are flying low to the ground, it almost always means a storm is coming.

Mary Anning

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‘She sells seashells by the seashore’ is about a real person. Mary Anning was an 1800s English woman from a poor family who dug up fossils on the beach and sold them to make money. She made many important scientific discoveries and her inspirational life inspired a song that eventually became a famous tongue twister.

Corn Sweat

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Corn plants release water into the air in a process called “corn sweat” which can raise humidity levels by up to 10%. One Acre of corn can release 3,000-4,000 gallons of water per day.

Perfume Pulse Points

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The reason perfume is applied to necks and wrists, with behind the knees being the most ideal location, is because these are pulse points that warm the perfume and release fragrance continuously.

Methuselah Tree

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The world’s oldest living tree is a Bristlecone Pine named Methuselah. It’s located in California and is an estimated 4,852 years old.

Living Bridges

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There is a tribe in India that has passed down for generations the art of manipulating tree roots to create a system of living bridges.

12 Tips To Take Nothing Personally

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1. Pause before reacting to gather your thoughts.

2. Remember actions often reflect others’ issues, not yours.

3. Differentiate between facts and assumptions.