Friday, April 24, 2009
Glowing Cat Eyes
Did you know that the glowing you see at night when you look into a cats eyes at the right angle, is caused by a light-reflecting layer called the tapetum lucidum, in the rear of a cat's eye. We have all wondered how a cat can see in the dark. This is all because of the tapetum lucidum, which can absorb light 6 times more effectively than humans.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Can A Stadium be a City?
Did You Know that when the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers play football at home, the stadium has enough people watching the gam,e which makes it the third largest concentrated population in Nebraska. Some locals even refer driving to the stadium like driving to a different city, there are so many people in one tight area.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Apis Dorsata
Bee's can be fascinating. one of the most captivating of all bees is the giant Indian bee. Its scientific name is Apis dorsata. This species of bees is known for constructing a single comb as large as 5 feet by 3 feet. Normally seen attached to various rocks, large trees, and at the tops of buildings.
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