10 Interesting Facts About Hedgehogs

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Hedgehogs, like porcupines, have immunity to viper venom. True, they have no interest in these reptiles and do not prey on them. However, if they suddenly meet an viper on their way, they will gladly gnaw it for lunch and will not pass by, like any predatory animal. Also, many other dangerous poisons, such as arsenic, mercuric chloride and potassium cyanide, do not act on hedgehogs.

«I’m an Engineer»: 25 Ingenious Inventions of Ordinary People

Obviously, loyal fans of the Crazy Hands section from a popular TV show worked on inventions from today's selection. The genius of the authors of these ideas sometimes crosses the maximum mark, but let's be honest ... Who cares how and from what this or that device is made if it works 100%? We bring to your attention 25 ingenious inventions from the category of "I’m my mother’s engineer"!

Coronavirus for the Good! The Extraordinary Effect of Quarantine on Nature …

Now many people compare the coronavirus pandemic to World War. In just a few months, global quarantine managed to stir up the economies and health systems of many countries, but at the same time significantly affected the environmental situation in the world. “The planet is being cleared!”, shout scientists and ecologists from all sources. How exactly does this process occur and in what way is it manifested? We will talk about the positive impact of quarantine on nature in today's selection of facts ...