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• Unique Video of Tree Kangaroos
• The Boxing Film that was Banned Around the World
• A Brief History of Ketchup and Mustard
• Cats Do Trick Shots
• There Are Strange Deep Holes On Mars
• Using ASMR To Help People Kick Their Addictions
• A 4-Million-Year-Old Hand Debunks A Theory About Evolution
• Once In A Lifetime Dolphin Stampede
• The Font That Can Help You Retain Information
• Summoning Slender Man to Fry an Egg

Unique Video of Tree Kangaroos Posted: 26 Feb 2021 08:16 PM PST The tree kangaroo is one of the most unique animals of the 5th Continent. They live in tall trees in North Queensland and are able to jump from one tree to another at a distance of up to nine meters. These animals lead a night life and are included in the Red Book. There is practically no chance to see them in the wild. That is why this video is truly unique, since even I, who have been traveling in Australia for more than 25 years, have never been lucky enough to meet them in the wild.

The Boxing Film that was Banned Around the World Posted: 26 Feb 2021 02:24 PM PST In the early 20th century, prizefighting was even more uncivilized than it is now. While fights between Black boxers and white boxers drew crowds, heavyweight title fights were segregated. There was the "World Heavyweight Champion," who was by default white, and a separate "World Colored Heavyweight Champion." But Jack Johnson worked for years to get the chance to fight heavyweight champion Tommy Burns, and defeated him in 1908. Former champ Jim Jeffries was brought out of retirement to win the title back. Their fight, hyped as the "Battle of the Century," took place in Reno, Nevada, on July 4, 1910, in front of 20,000 mostly-white spectators and nine motion picture cameras. Throughout the nation, many thousands more listened to live telegram bulletins of each round. Johnson beat Jeffries easily, and, as a result, racist mob violence broke out across the country, and Black Americans celebrating Johnson's win were attacked, and some were killed. The fight was filmed, the film was banned, and therefore became the movie everyone wanted to see for years afterward. Vox has the story. -via Damn Interesting

A Brief History of Ketchup and Mustard Posted: 26 Feb 2021 02:24 PM PST If you are American and have nothing else in the refrigerator, you probably have mustard and ketchup. Even if you don't use them often, it's nice to have them available. But how did they originate? Mustard began as mustard seed, used as a medicine and a spice. The paste-like form of mustard showed up roughly 2500 years ago. The Greeks and Romans blended ground-up mustard seeds with unfermented grape juice, or must, to make a smooth mixture. The first version of this concoction wasn't necessarily food—it may have been used more for its medicinal properties, and not completely without reason: Mustard seeds are rich in compounds called glucosinolates, and when these particles get broken down, they produce isothiocyanates, powerful antioxidants that fight inflammation and give mustard its nose-tingling kick. The Greeks and Romans applied mustard's medicinal properties to almost every ailment imaginable—Hippocrates even praised its ability to soothe aches and pains. Many of mustard's historical uses don't hold up to modern science—for instance, it's not a cure for epilepsy, as the Romans once believed—but it's still used as a holistic treatment for arthritis, back pain, and even sore throats. The whole idea of mustard as medicine reminds one of "mustard plaster," a term that confused me in childhood because that use had already died out by then. Read how both mustard and ketchup were developed and turned into modern condiments at Mental Floss. A video is included if you'd rather watch than read. -via Strange Company (Image credit: Anita Hart)

Cats Do Trick Shots Posted: 26 Feb 2021 02:23 PM PST We've seen these cats before, when they learned to ring a bell for treats, and when they were enlisted to do a domino fall. Now they've combined their skills (as well as their patience and cuteness) to show us trick shots with ping pong balls and dominos all together. Now, I'm not saying that there's no visual trickery in this video; I'm just saying that it's entertaining either way. -via reddit

There Are Strange Deep Holes On Mars Posted: 26 Feb 2021 11:47 AM PST A strange feature has been observed on the surface of Mars: a deep pit, showing as a black spot of darkness in images taken by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter. The HiRise team at the University of Arizona adjusted the brightness of the image to find out what the black spot was. The mystery area is a pit with a sand floor and slopes down to the southeast, as Futurism detailed:     The scientists behind the discovery are now trying to figure out if the deep pit could be connected to a network of underground tunnels left behind by fast flowing channels of lava — much like the ones found in Hawaii's Volcanoes National Park. Researchers have long suspected that ancient volcanoes may have left behind large cavernous lava tubes on the surface of Mars. In fact, some of these suspected caverns could be big enough to house entire planetary bases, providing future human settlers protection from the harsh environment on the Martian surface above. "The hope was to determine if this was an isolated pit, or if it was a skylight into a tunnel, much like skylights in the lava tubes of Hawai'i," Beyer wrote. "We can't obviously see any tunnels in the visible walls, but they could be in the other walls that aren't visible." Image via Futurism

Using ASMR To Help People Kick Their Addictions Posted: 26 Feb 2021 11:47 AM PST ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response) YouTuber Sarah Toth is not like the usual ASMRtists. She strips her videos of the pretense that ASMR videos are known for. Toth greets her viewers, tells some small anecdotes, and shares her wide-ranging experiences of trauma, from heroin addiction to suicide attempts. These additions make her videos more authentic and personal:  Whether its a whispery tarot-reading, a haircut simulation, or a "mom tucking you in" roleplay, her frank familiarity gives viewers the impression that they're building a relationship of trust, in spite of the hundreds of thousands of viewers live-commenting on the video. Toth offers her life story for every viewer, in all its grit, ugliness, and triumph. Her approach is a crucial one when it comes to addressing addiction, according to her throngs of commenters. While many ASMRtists will receive outpouring adoration from fans with insomnia or loneliness (ASMR is believed to promote relaxation and sleep), Toth operates in different margins with higher stakes. The comment-section seems less like the usual trolling clusterfuck and more like the safe space of an AA meeting. "I hope she feels as good about herself as she makes me feel about myself. I adore her," says one viewer. "I'm going to get clean like her someday." Image via Mic

A 4-Million-Year-Old Hand Debunks A Theory About Evolution Posted: 26 Feb 2021 11:47 AM PST Our ancestors really did live like Tarzan! New findings suggest our ancient ancestors really swung from tree to tree. The study, published in the journal Science Advances, resolved a debate over our ancestors' ability for brachiation (the ability to swing from tree limbs only using one's arms). The research pointed out the possibility that great apes, the last common ancestor of hominids, climbed and swung in trees:  "Our findings support the view that humans and chimpanzees evolved from an ancestor that had similarities to modern apes in their locomotor adaptation," lead author Thomas C. Prang, an assistant professor at Texas A&M University, tells Inverse. esearchers used a sample of 400-plus specimens, encompassing both living primates and ancient hominoid fossils. First, researchers analyzed the ancient hand bones of Ardipithecus ramidus, which believers of the disputed hypothesis use to support their idea regarding a quadrupedal last common ancestor. Ardipithecus ramidus is a human ancestor that lived nearly 4.4 million years ago. Our understanding of it is predominantly linked to a partial skeleton found in 2009, nicknamed 'Ardi.' The initial interpretation of this hand suggested the last common ancestors of humans and chimpanzees used a form of locomotion called "above-branch clambering," Prang explains. Image via Inverse

Once In A Lifetime Dolphin Stampede Posted: 26 Feb 2021 11:47 AM PST Well, it's a rare spectacle to witness indeed. A dolphin 'stampede' was captured on camera just off the coast of California. The dolphins were seen rising up from the water really, really fast as they swam in huge flocks. Don't worry, because unlike human stampedes, no dolphin was seen hurt by the other dolphins.  (via Flipboard)  Image screenshot via Flipboard

The Font That Can Help You Retain Information Posted: 26 Feb 2021 11:29 AM PST It's backed by science too! Sans Forgetica, built by designers and behavioral scientists from RMIT University, is a font that could help you more easily remember the information you've read or typed. The group of designers used cognitive psychology in the process of creating the font. The science behind the font is: since the font type is more difficult to read, your brain works harder and makes the reader remember what you read more. I might use this while studying for exams! Image via iHeart80s

Summoning Slender Man to Fry an Egg Posted: 26 Feb 2021 08:57 AM PST   This is super cursed and also the funniest goddamn thing I've seen all week pic.twitter.com/OOAblOwomM — JR (@USofJR) February 24, 2021 How do you fry an egg? It's a great mystery. So in trying times like this one, summon an unholy monster from the depths of Hell to teach you. The modern urban legend Slender Man, who reaches toward you from the dim light of your peripheral vision, is an excellent chef, despite his cumbersome arms. -via Super Punch

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