Endangered Animals
June 5, 2024

Young Orcas Are Still Ramming Into Boats and Sinking Them, and Now We Know Why

Since 2017, there have been regular “attacks” on boats in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Orcas have been ramming themselves into boats to the point that they actually sunk at least four boats. One boat off the Strait of Gibraltar was sunk just this past May. Especially during COVID lockdown, it was hard to not interpret the orca incidents as killer whales protesting humanity.

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Health
June 5, 2024

This Reverse Ishihara Vision Test Only Works If You’re Colorblind

At some point in your life, It’s likely you have come across—and perhaps even taken—an Ishihara test. Whether online or when having your eyes checked, this test is a vision test to check for colorblindness. If everything is in order, you're usually able to distinguish a number or pattern between a conjunction of red and green dots. But did you know this test also works the other way around?

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Cats
June 4, 2024

15th-Century Manuscript Covered in Medieval Cat’s Paw Prints and Urine

Today, cats are the kings and queens of the internet. Their popularity amongst humans is nothing new though. Felines have accompanied humankind for centuries for a variety of reasons. Medieval monks often kept cats in their monasteries because their kitty companions protected their food stores from rodents. Cats were also employed to limit the rodent population, as mice and rats were known to nibble on manuscript pages, ruining them.

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Academy
June 4, 2024

Illustrator Teaches How To Capture Your Favorite Animals in Vibrant Colored Inks

Whether you're a self-identifying crazy cat person or dog parent, or you prefer to admire animals from afar, chances are there is at least one critter that moves you. Soaring eagles are majestic; otherworldly octopuses inspire fascination; even your local raccoon might have caught your eye (along with your trash). Animals have been the subject of artworks for 40,000 years with pigs, bulls, and horses all making appearances in the most ancient cave paintings discovered.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.