November 16, 2016

Did you know that maggots can live in your mouth? Myiasis is a condition in which fly larvae infest and feed on the tissue of a living host. I thought this condition would only happen when there was broken skin, but apparently the mouth works too. When someone sleeps with their mouth open, the flies can be attracted to the smell of their breath. However this is more applicable in tropical areas where oral hygiene isn't important. Other risk factors include dental extractions and infections. Eeps!

November 14, 2016

Did you know that carnations are not only perfect for Mother's Day, but as a snack too? Yup! You can eat carnations. They are said to have a peppery, spicy taste. You can add them to a salad, place them in wine, or even candy them for desserts. Yum!

November 12, 2016

Did you know that there are spiders that look like the black widow? The false black widow spider is smaller and a bit paler in color than its cousin, the black widow. They are quite common in the United Kingdom and do bite humans, but only when humans disturb them. Are those bites deadly? Not really. There is swelling and pain, but the symptoms are less severe than those associated with the black widow's bite. What's so awesome about these little guys? Some of them eat the BLACK WIDOW!

November 11, 2016

Did you know that the stoat is capable of killing prey much larger than itself? The stoat looks like a large weasel with a black tip on its tail. During the winter, its fur changes from a light brown to a majestic white. As cute as it is, this little guy isn't a picky eater. It has been caught grabbing baby birds from nests and hunting down rabbits a lot bigger than itself. The stoat is known to "surplus kill" where it kills more prey than it can eat so it can store the leftovers for later.