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Poor mom can’t get any sleep!

Posted on March 16, 2021 | 4 comments

This video is of a mom co-sleeping with her 18-month-old baby. Poor woman can’t get any sleep due to the kid rolling around like crazy!

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How to attract hummingbirds to your yard

Posted on March 15, 2021 | 3 comments

Spring is on the way!

Last month I wrote about how to attract butterflies to your yard. Now let’s take a look at how to bring hummingbirds to your yard.

Hummingbirds apparently can remember feeding locations and will return to the best feeders. The food is a simple recipe: refined sugar and water (don’t add the red dye!). See easy recipes here or here.

Some fun facts about these birds:

  • There are more than 325 unique hummingbird species in the world. Only eight species regularly breed in the United States, though up to two dozen species may visit the country.
  • Hummingbirds do not suck nectar through their long bills, instead they lick it with fringed, forked tongues.
  • Hummingbirds cannot walk or hop, though their feet can be used to scoot sideways while they are perched.
  • A hummingbird’s wings beat between 50 and 200 flaps per second depending on the direction of flight, the purpose of their flight, and the surrounding air conditions.

Carol from the “Hummingbird Spot” has a great YouTube channel with tons of videos that are all things hummingbirds. Check out how many hummingbirds she attracts to her patio:

See all of the Hummingbird Spot videos here for more tricks and their amazing videos of hummingbirds!

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How to make an orangutan smile…

Posted on March 12, 2021 | 2 comments

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Thursday funnies!

Posted on March 11, 2021 | 4 comments

Friday is almost here!

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If you haven’t been there: A visit to the Gateway Arch

Posted on March 9, 2021 | 4 comments

The Gateway Arch (or St. Louis Arch, as many call it) is a magnificent structure located in St. Louis, Missouri. It is also called the “Gateway to the West.”

It was built in 1963-65 and is a monument to Thomas Jefferson and his ideas for America’s westward expansion. The Arch is the tallest man-made structure in the Western Hemisphere, standing 630 feet high. It was designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen in 1947 and cost $13 million. The monument opened to the public on June 10, 1967.  It is located at the site of St. Louis’s founding on the west bank of the Mississippi River.

Some fun facts about the monument:

  • The arch’s two legs were built separately, and if their measurements were off by as little as 1/64th of an inch, they would not have been able to join at the top.
  • The arch is tall as it is wide.
  • The insurance company for the project predicted that 13 workers would die during construction. No one died during construcction.
  • Due to security concerns, presidents aren’t allowed to go to the top—except President Eisenhower (who signed the order for construction of the monument).

Read more about the Gateway Arch design here.

I visited the Gateway Arch back in the 90s. I’m not a big fan of heights yet you have to visit this monument if you go to St. Louis! The scariest part? The tram to the top.

The tram is a “one-of-a-kind” invention created by Dick Bowser.  You step (and duck your head) into what looks like an egg shell design (they call it a capsule). If you are not a fan of tight spaces this is not for you! Read about the design of the tram system here and see what the ride up to the top of the arch looks like:

When you get to the top, here’s the spectacular views: (start at 4:50 mark; there’s more tram ride up before that, if interested):

If you haven’t been there, enjoy the virtual visit!

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The sweetest sound: A baby’s laugh!

Posted on March 7, 2021 | 5 comments

So cute!

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Saturday funnies!

Posted on March 6, 2021 | 4 comments

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Smart doggie!

Posted on March 4, 2021 | 5 comments

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Did ‘ya know? Lost US Navy subs & crew are “on eternal patrol”

Posted on March 3, 2021 | 4 comments

The other day I read that 52 US submarines and over 3,500 of their crew were lost during WWII. I then found out that those who perished are considered “still on patrol” or “on eternal patrol.”

Pearl Harbor Submarine Memorial

According to the Pearl Harbor Memorial web page, upwards of 55% of Japan’s merchant marine losses were due to American submarines. This came with a high price: The U.S. Navy’s submarine service suffered the highest casualty percentage of all the American armed forces, losing one in five submariners. Some 16,000 submariners served during the war, of whom 375 officers and 3,131 enlisted men were killed.

Here’s a complete list of lost US submarines that are “still on patrol.”

A man by the name of Tim Taylor founded the Lost 52 Project in order to research and locate the US Navy subs that were lost during WWII. From their web site:

“The Lost 52 Project is a long term exploration and underwater archeological project that is documenting and preserving the story of the Lost 52 WWII Submarines, leaving a foundation of knowledge for future generations. Building on our current discoveries, ocean exploration and underwater robotics expertise, our team is organizing, executing and managing expeditions with the goal to discover and survey as many of the lost 52 US WWII submarines as possible.”

Here’s a video of Lost 52 Project’s discovery of the USS Grayback:

Watch family members who lost relatives on the Grayback react to the submarine’s discovery:

Great job Tim Taylor and the Lost 52 Project! You bring great comfort to those whose loved ones are “on eternal patrol.”

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Did ‘ya know? Goats climb trees!

Posted on March 1, 2021 | 4 comments

I came upon this video over the weekend…goats hanging out in a tree! This actually isn’t surprising given their rock climbing abilities.

According to Treehugger.com, many goats climb trees to seek food. This is apparently common in Morocco, where food can be scarce and argan trees produce a fruit that is particularly appealing to goats. The video below is from Morocco.

This climbing ability is great for goats to find food, evade predators and move quickly. Their unique sense of balance and design of their hooves help them maneuver the most precarious spots. Watch:

Read more about goats and their climbing abilities here or here.

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