A new study suggests that humans’ lack of certain muscles might give us the ability to control our speech. Will … More
Tag: Research
CHIEF AMERICAN HORSE, SIOUX NATION
As Remembered by Ohiyesa (Charles A. Eastman) – Indians.org “One of the wittiest and shrewdest of the Sioux chiefs was American Horse, … More
Southern conifers: meet this vast group of ancient trees with mysteries still unsolved
The Conversation – Academic Rigor – 12 August “When you think of “conifers”, tall, conical shaped trees often found in … More
The Battle for Stalingrad
The Battle of Stalingrad was the bloodiest battle of the Second World War. These are 11 of the essential facts … More
The World’s Tallest Tree Is Officially Off-Limits
Trespassing bushwhackers are causing significant damage to the surrounding forest Molly Enking – Smithsonian Magazine “The world’s tallest living tree, a 380-foot-tall … More
How Serious Is Monkeypox?
This viral illness is not like Covid, but there is cause for concern. Here’s how experts are thinking about it … More
Screwing American Veterans
Why Do British Lawyers Still Wear Wigs?
Laura Dove – The Standard – 27 July “The drama of a criminal trial has a macabre allure. In America, strangers line … More
Woodpeckers Don’t Have Shock-Absorbing Skulls
The birds’ small brain size protects them from getting concussions, a new study finds Smithsonian Magazine – 18 July Margaret … More
“Greatest Athlete in the world!! Jim Thorpe reinstated as sole winner of two 1912 Olympic events.
Lausanne, Switzerland — Jim Thorpe has been reinstated as the sole winner of the 1912 Olympic pentathlon and decathlon in Stockholm … More
We All Deserve Better 