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A pair of evolutionary biomechanics specialists at the University of London's, Royal Veterinary College, has found that when hippos run at full speed, all four of their feet are regularly in the air. In their paper published in the journal Peer J, John Hutchinson, and Emily Pringle, describe how they...

High speed video shows hippos get airborne when running

A-Z-Animals

The vast majority of birds are diurnal, meaning that they are active during the day and sleep at night. On the other hand, to answer the question, “Do birds fly at night?”, nocturnal birds stay awake at night to hunt, fly and socialize. According to estimates, well over 70% of birds classify as diurnal, with […]

6 Birds That Fly at Night

If you find it hard to imagine that a two-tonne creature with no wings could make itself airborne, you’re not alone. But a new study reveals that hippopotamuses (known less tongue-trippingly as hippos) sometimes run so fast that they become airborne. Though amphibious, hippos are some of the biggest...

Hippos can run so fast they become airborne, study finds

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Hippos Can’t Swim, But It Turns Out They Can Fly

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A DRIVER grabbed her dream car from a vehicle lot, but the dealership demanded she return it days later. In a series of TikToks, a driver claimed a dealership mixup forced her to return her recently-purchased Kia Telluride. “We got a new car a week ago, and the dealership told us that they want the […]

I bought a new car and the dealership immediately demanded it back – we were told there was a ‘problem,’ it wasn’t mine

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Bryce Gruber

The color yellow is gorgeous, eye-catching, and downright happy for most people. So much so that it's the main hue in the world-famous happy face—but science says it's not the best color to wear on a date.

You Shouldn't Wear Yellow on First Dates, Here's Why

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A normal day fishing took an unexpected turn when they found the lake full of drowning dogs.
The post Fishermen Rescue 38 Drowning Dogs With a Small Outboard Bass Boat appeared first on MotorBiscuit.

Fishermen Rescue 38 Drowning Dogs With a Small Outboard Bass Boat

Allison Parliament, the founder of Duck Duck Jeep, died of “natural causes” in her Canada home on June 22. Allison’s mother, Cheryl Parliament, recently confirmed her death via a statement on Facebook. “Thank you all for being patient as I made the trip to get to Allison....

Duck Duck Jeep Founder Allison Parliament Dies Suddenly

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As much fun as it is to […]
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Duck Runs Up To Woman Calling For Help — Group Of Strangers Come To The Rescue!

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Have you ever met someone who easily wins people’s hearts whenever he attends conferences and parties? You probably envied them wishing you would catch other zodiac signs’ attention like them. Some individuals are popular and have a large number of friends. People like them because of their character, hygiene, and kindness. Such people are usually easy going and they freely interact with individuals of different ages. Read on to learn about signs that are a darling to many people.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Become Everyone’s Favorite

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Cripple Creek, CO

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(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

Hippos can trot so fast they can glide through the air for a period of time, according to animal experts. Research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) suggests that all four of their feet can leave the ground for up to 0.3 seconds at a time. The discovery was made...

Hippos can 'glide through the air' says zoo study

Thomasville, GA

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Vanishing Georgia

According to an historic marker placed by the Basford family in 2008, this vernacular Greek Revival cottage was built circa 1858 by Randolph Avera. At the time of its construction, it was more a country place, on the edge of the city. J. A. Weirig, a Thomasville carpenter, purchased the home in 1895. His daughter, […]

Avera-Weirig House, Circa 1858, Thomasville

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When you think of animals that become airborne, hippos wouldn't exactly be the first species that comes to mind...After all, these mammals can weigh up to 1,500 kg for males and 1,300 kg for females.Nevertheless, researchers at the Royal Veterinary College in North Mymms, Hertfordshire have found after looking at footage of hippos in detail that they do in fact become airborne when they run on land at full speed.Hippos can reach speeds up to 30 km/h (18.6 mph), and when this occurs, research shows that hippos can briefly get all four feet off the ground simultaneously for up to...

Scientists discover that hippos can 'fly' over short distances

This Craftsman cottage was the home of J. Festus Flipper, Jr. (1872-1943). Festus was the brother of 2nd Lt. Henry Ossian Flipper, who was the first Black graduate of West Point. Like his father, J. Festus Flipper, the junior Flipper was a shoemaker. He and his wife, Mary Frances Davies Flipper (b. 1871-death date unknown […]

Festus Flipper House, 1928, Thomasville

People have different levels of maturity. An individual’s age or upbringing can make them possess certain traits. Yet, most people believe that one matures as they grow old. On the contrary, some zodiac signs appear childish in old age. They are jumpy and careless. This strains their relationships with signs who misunderstand them. Air and fire signs are temperamental and some people refer to them as being childish. How can you identify an immature sign?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Immature

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Cheryl E Preston

In Virginia, Drinking in public or offering another person alcohol in a public space is prohibited. This is a class 4 Misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $250.00. Under a new law that goes into effect on July 1, this will change to a degree.WDBJ7 reports that the prohibition on drinking or offering an alcoholic beverage to someone else in public will no longer apply under the following conditions.

Drinking in public will no longer be prohibited on private Campgrounds in Virginia beginning July 1

Parade Pets

Blind Cow’s Arrival at Sanctuary With Her Mother Is the Warmest Welcome Home

Kansas City, MO

Cats of Kansas City

All of these cats are currently looking for a place to call home and have heard it through the grapevine that you've got some pretty nice digs. If you fancy any of them, consider clicking on their links and getting in touch with their respective shelter. All of these cats are in the greater Kansas City area.

Five cats that would love to move in with you

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Go fly a kite

Last week I mentioned I collected patriotic antiques. The photo with this article is a patriotic kite, titled “American Beauty.” It would probably date between 1958...

Go fly a kite

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