Ever wonder why leaves change color in the fall? The short answer is that Earth’s tilt reduces the amount of sun these trees get, decreasing their chlorophyll and allowing the other colors in the leaves to come through. For a more detailed explanation, check out this awesome Environmental Graffiti article filled with beautiful photos like the one above by sigusr0.
Brain coral gets its name for its strange resemblance to my favorite organ, but in many ways, this title isn’t giving the organisms enough credit for their beauty. While you may have a beautiful mind, it’s nothing compared to these gorgeous specimens.
Quote of the Day:
“Trouble is a sieve through which we sift our acquaintances. Those too big to pass through are our friends.†-Arlene Francis
Fact of the Day:
A US military study showed that most pills are still effective and safe up to 15 years after their expiration date. –Source
Today’s Holiday:
Bald and Free Day
Link of the Day:
20 endangered forests. Lets try to keep them around damnit!
Divine Caroline has posted the 8 weirdest plants on earth. These things look like they belong in video games and the Adam’s family movies.
Quote of the Day:
“The intelligent man finds almost everything ridiculous, the sensible man hardly anything.” -Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Fact of the Day:
The man on the can of Chef Boy-ar-dee was a real person. Hector Boiardi was a gourmet chef at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. –Source
Today’s Holiday:
National Tequila Day -This could be problematic.
Link of the Day:
Ack! Creepy nature. To be more specific, the 30 Creepiest Trees in the world.
Quote of the Day:
“We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office.” -Aesop
Fact of the Day:
A rhinoceros’ horn is made of compacted hair. –Source
Today’s Holiday:
Manhattenhenge, the day where the sun lines up directly with the East/West Streets of Manhattan.
Link of the Day:
The Scenester Olympics -which pretentious douchebag has what it takes to deserve to die more than the rest.
Cute Overload has the cutest little deer with an equally sweet story attached. A couple found this little baby deer on the side of the road where its mommy was just ran over. The couple took it upon themselves to nurse the baby back to health.
It hangs out with kitties, takes walks and tries to nurse on a Great Dane. How much more adorable can you get?
On the discussion side of things, what will happen to little Jet grows up? Surely they can’t have a full grown deer in their house and I don’t think you can just let a little guy like that back into the wild. I’m not saying what they did isn’t sweet and wonderful, but what do you think they will need to do in the future?