Lemming Lie Ever hear that lemmings commit mass suicide to alleviate overpopulation? Well, you’re not alone. Only it’s not true. White Wilderness (1958) was a Disney nature film meant to showcase the behavior and beauty of lemmings. Filmed in Canada, it features crafty edits and angles to manipulate the viewer into believing that this is […]
52 Hertz Whale Often described as the world’s loneliest whale, the 52-hertz whale calls out at frequency of 52 hertz a much higher frequency than the vocalizations of the most other whales. Scientists are certain that the sonic signature is that of a whale, but the exact species remains a mystery. While the whale’s movement […]
1. Abase cause to feel shame She is not abased or dejected, but exalted, rather. — Sinclair, May 2. Aberration a state or condition markedly different from the norm While Tampa Bay has taken a huge nosedive a year after going 10-6, maybe that 2010 success was an aberration. — Seattle Times (Dec 26, 2011) […]
