It’s Wednesday August 20.
Photo by Margaret Jaszowska
Today happens to be BOTH World Mosquito Day (why?!), and National Chocolate Pecan Pie Day.
While pecan pie is mostly a North American delicacy, it is gaining notoriety around the world. Chocolate pecan pie takes it up a notch, and has a following all its own.
If we didn’t do it, someone else might…. ;)
Did you know?
Pecans are the only nut native to North America. Unfortunately, mosquitoes can be found on every continent except Antarctica.
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Our world is so biodiverse, full of creatures we know immediately, and also ones that are rare, unfamiliar, and strange.
From the Fossa to the Sunda Colugo, to the Gerenuk, these are but a few strange, rare, and mostly unknown animals that call our beautiful planet home.
Below are just a few.
The Sunda Colugo, or Malayan flying lemur glides between trees, and is a skillful climber. However, it is nearly helpless when on the ground.
The Fossa, a cat-like carnivorous mammal endemic to Madagascar.
The Gerenuk, also known as the giraffe gazelle, has an extraordinarily long neck.
Speaking of rare and exotic animals, have you noticed how popular Axolotls are? We have! We’re curious if that popularity can help save them from extinction.
Nature Fact of the Day:
Hummingbird hearts
The heart of a hummingbird can beat over 1,200 times per minute during flight, yet when they sleep, they can slow it down to under 50 beats to conserve energy.
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We’ve always been fascinated by color-changing objects, including the trend of ‘hypercolor’ clothing in the 1980s and 90s.
We hadn’t seen it applied to furniture before, however, and find the thermochromic properties pretty exciting.
Image courtesy of Jacob Walls
Walls on his colorful, thermochromic creation.
With over 300 articles on furniture, you’re sure to find something here you love.
Vinyl has always carried a certain magic, but Dutch company Miniot has taken that magic to a whole new level with the Wheel 3. This is not your grandfather’s turntable. (Unless your grandpa has incredibly cool taste)
We love that the record player can be vertical on a shelf, displaying your music like never before.
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That’s it for today!
Thanks again for your support.
—Moss and Fog
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Palindrome of the day:
“Go hang a salami, I’m a lasagna hog.”
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