Life By The Numbers

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Mar 232013
 

Have you ever wondered how successful humans are when compared to other species?

There are now more than 7 billion human beings on Earth, and that got me wondering: How successful are we compared to other species? I take a look at out how our numbers stack up to some other domains of life. It turns out that biomass, or what things weigh, can be more important than how many of something there are. Find out how our numbers stack up against everything from bugs to bacteria, and get ready for some mind-blowing numbers!

 

Random Riddle: 3-23-2013

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Mar 232013
 

A Belt

Hold your mouse over for the answer.

I’ve many holes but I will never leak
Not comfortable? Just give me a tweak

Though often together most of the day
Come bedtime we’ll go our separate ways

Life without me might be kind of a drag
‘Cause when I’m not around things tend to sag

Doing my job, your reliable mate
This is a “hold-up” you’ll appreciate

What am I?

 

 

Joke Of The Day: Mystery Theater

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Mar 232013
 

Rubber ChickenA man takes his place in the theater, but his seat is too far from the stage.

He whispers to the usher, “This is a mystery, and I have to watch a mystery close up. Get me a better seat, and I’ll give you a handsome tip.”

The usher moves him into the second row, and the man hands the usher a quarter.

The usher looks at the quarter, leans over and whispers, “The wife did it.”