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Did you know?… These Mountain Goats climb dams for a surprising reason
Ibex can easily climb dams as they are searching for salt. The herbivorous diet of the Ibex is deficient in salt, particularly calcium salts. Nearly all herbivorous livestock are fed…
A masterpiece where Roman brutality meets the Filipino struggle
Spolarium by Juan Luna 1884 The gruesome death caused by gladiatorial matches is the focal point of the painting’s perspective on Roman history. The basement of the Roman Colosseum, where…
Did you know?… Dolphins were seen ‘getting high’ on pufferfish
Humans are not the only creatures who use drugs; numerous species display behaviours that point to a fascination with natural intoxicants. Elephants have been known to become intoxicated on overripe…
The wave that shaped Japanese art and identity
The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai 1831 The great wave travels from left to right, which could be a sign of how Western culture would change Edo Japan…
Calm Amidst the Storm ✰ (November 9, 2025)
An Accomplishment During Nature’s Fury In the midst of the storm, as the typhoon raged stronger, I managed to finish my website. The howling wind and the steady drumming of…
The masterpiece that gave Impressionism its name
Impression, Sunrise by Claude Monet 1872 Impressionist painting was started by Claude Monet; in fact, the term “Impressionism” comes from the title of this painting, Impression, Sunrise. Monet is regarded…
Did you know?… Giraffes hum to communicate with each other
Biologists claim to have found that giraffes hum. Because it is physically impossible for giraffes to create enough airflow through their long necks to produce vocalisations, people had previously speculated…
The masterpiece born in an asylum
The Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh 1889 One of the most well-known pieces by Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh is The Starry Night, an appealing abstract landscape painting from…
A Day of Focus and Discovery ✰ (November 4, 2025)
Creating, Learning, and Enjoying the Process On this day, I was finally able to fully focus on continuing my website since our class was asynchronous. With no scheduled meetings, I…
Did you know?… Hippos can’t swim
Often referred to as a “hippo,” the hippopotamus is the third, largest land animal in existence. According to PBS, female hippos weigh about 3,000 pounds, while males can weigh up…