Greatest Shark Myths

Greatest Shark Myths, If you close your eyes and listen to some shark tales, you could imagine sharks as mythical creatures, larger than life, like Loch Ness or Bigfoot, their legends becoming more fantastical with each telling. Somehow the falsehoods perpetuated about sharks over the centuries, along with outrageous thriller fiction movie claims, have interwoven with actual information about these magnificent big fish. To separate myth from reality, Discovery contacted Samuel Gruber, a professor of marine biology at the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science and one of the world's leading shark experts. Here is his take on some common beliefs about sharks.

Unusual Baby Names

Unusual Baby Names, Unique baby names are those that are literally one-of-a-kind, though most people these days say they want a "unique baby name" when what they really want is one that is unusual, cool, and distinctive. Nameberry offers thousands of unique names: Here are some of the best to get you started.

Chinese crested dog starting cost $400 to $700

Chinese crested dog starting cost $400 to $700, with and without fur, which are born in the same litter: the Hairless and the Powderpuff. At first look, the Hairless and Powderpuff varieties of Chinese crested Dogs appear to be two different breeds, but hairlessness is an incomplete dominant trait within a single breed. The Hairless has soft, humanlike skin, as well as tufts of fur on its paws (“socks”) and tail (“plume”) and long, flowing hair on its head (“crest”). In addition to being an incomplete dominant gene, the “hairless” gene has a prenatal lethal effect when homozygous. Zygotes affected with double hairless genes (1 in 4) never develop into puppies, and are reabsorbed in the womb. All hairless Cresteds are therefore heterozygous.

White Lion cost $138,000

White Lion Cubs Price Tag: $138,000. The very rare White Lion is because of a a recessive gene and the animals are not considered to be albino. The White Lion’s eye color is similar to the regular lion, however the coat pigmentation and skin are not. Due to its price, demand, upkeep and scarcity, the White Lion remains one of the most difficult animals in the world to obtain.

How To Tell If A Bill Is Counterfeit

How To Tell If A Bill Is Counterfeit, There’s no shortage of cash circulating throughout the economy — about $824 billion, according to a University of Wisconsin study. But a good chunk of that cash (how much?) may not be on the up and up.

Do you need a marriage counselor

+do you need a marriage counselor

Do you need a marriage counselor. very marriage has its share of ups and downs. After the initial break-in period, most couples get better at problem solving and are able to weather the pressures of married life. In any situation or relationship, there is always a period of adjustment and a few hiccups, but eventually in a marriage too, things settle down.

Blue Moon Myths

Blue moon myths, When two full moons occur in the same month, it’s called a blue moon, and according to the NASA website, if the wildfires continue to rage throughout the western U.S., the blue moon, occurring Aug. 31, could actually appear blue in color.

The website stated, “The key to a blue moon is having in the air lots of particles slightly wider than the wavelength of red light (0.7 micron)---and no other sizes present. This is rare, but volcanoes sometimes spit out such clouds, as do forest fires.”

Is bear spray illegal in Canada

Is bear spray illegal in Canada - Bear spray is a pressurized propellant, designed as a last-resort defense against attacking bears. The spray is intended to temporarily irritate mucus membranes in the eyes and respiratory system by using the active ingredient capsaicin, a derivative of hot pepper plants.

Outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to carry bear spray at all times when traveling into known bear habitats. While not a guaranteed defense against bear attack, bear spray, combined with proper outdoor knowledge and environmental awareness, will increase your chances of survival during an encounter.

Tom Cruise divorce raises question: What is Scientology, anyway?

Tom Cruise divorce raises question: What is Scientology, anyway? News of Tom Cruise's split with Katie Holmes and questions about any role that Cruise's status as a Scientologist may be playing in the divorce have a lot of people wondering: What is Scientology, anyway?

In a series of tweets on Sunday, News Corp. boss Rupert Murdoch called the religion "a very weird cult" and said that Cruise is the "number two or three" man in the church's hierarchy.
Here are the basics about the religion. What other questions do you have?

Smile predicts how long you'll live Ron Gutman

Smile predicts how long you'll live Ron Gutman, Ron Gutman reviews a raft of studies about smiling, and reveals some surprising results. Did you know your smile can be a predictor of how long you'll live -- and that a simple smile has a measurable effect on your overall well-being? Prepare to flex a few facial muscles as you learn more about this evolutionarily contagious behavior.



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70 Per Cent Of Earth's Surface Is Covered By Water

70 Per Cent Of Earth's Surface Is Covered By Water, The Earth is a watery place. About 70 percent of the Earth's surface is water-covered, and the oceans hold about 96.5 percent of all Earth's water. But water also exists in the air as water vapor, in rivers and lakes, in icecaps and glaciers, in the ground as soil moisture, and even in you and your pet.

Mosquito Malaria

Mosquito Malaria, Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease of humans and other animals caused by eukaryotic protists of the genus Plasmodium. The disease results from the multiplication of Plasmodium parasites within red blood cells, causing symptoms that typically include fever and headache, in severe cases progressing to coma or death. It is widespread in tropical and subtropical regions, including much of Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Make Up Your Own Holiday Day

Make Up Your Own Holiday Day

There's one for mothers, fathers, Pi and even leftovers. If you've always wanted to claim a day as your own holiday, you can on March 26. It's another fun holiday idea from the folks that love to make up their own odd holidays, Wellcat. "This is a day you may name for whatever you wish Reach for the stars!" Wellcat advises.

Norway Rats Alberta

Norway Rats Alberta, Abstract: Since 1950, Alberta Agriculture has supervised and co-ordinated a rural-based Norway rat (Rattus norvegicus) control program that has essentially kept the province rat-free. Success is achieved by eliminating invading rats within a control zone 600 km long and 30 km wide along the eastern border of the province. A systematic detection and eradication system is used throughout the zone to keep rat infestations to a minimum. Strong public support and, citizen participation was developed through public education and a sound awareness effort. Although rat infestations within the interior are minor, a rat response plan is in place to deal with a large or difficult case. Government preparedness, legislation, climate, geography, effective rat baits and close co-operation between provincial and municipal governments have contributed to program success.

Chinchin Fish Can Draw Blood And Spread Disease

Chinchin Fish Can Draw Blood And Spread Disease, Fish Spa or fish bite therapy is quite popular because it is believed to be able to relieve fatigue and stress and can make the skin smooth. But enthusiasts of this therapy should be wary of some things.

Health experts warn that fish spa contains some risk of spreading diseases. Especially if the fish used is not Garra rufa or known as doctor fish.

Irish Recipes And St. Patrick's Day

Irish Recipes And St. Patrick's Day, NYC chefs roll out Irish-inspired recipes for St. Patrick's Day. Kerry Heffernan, Brad Farmerie, Jane Adamson and Jason Potter do the honors.

This St. Patrick’s Day, you can opt to avoid the city’s crowded bars and revelers decked out in shades of green.

We asked New York City chefs with an affinity for all things cabbage and Guinness to give us their favorite Irish-inspired recipes. There’s “Corned” Salmon with Cabbage and Potatoes from South Gate and Guinness Chocolate Cake from Brooklyn’s Vinegar Hill House. All are perfect for at-home entertaining, and can be fixed up by even the most amateur of hosts.

Leap Year Advantages

Leap Year Advantages, You know what I love about February? It's short and ... oh, I guess that's pretty much it. Going by that logic I should probably hate Leap Year, which tags on a whole extra day to this annoying last winter month.

But no! There is so much to appreciate about Leap Year and Leap Day. You can work this "extra" day to your advantage -- you just need to know how.

Fat Tuesday Recipes

Fat Tuesday Recipes, Mardi Gras Recipes for Fat Tuesday. Turn up the heat on your buffet table with these Cajun and Creole recipes.

A well-planned New Orleans-themed party could never be described as boring with a buffet that contains a touch of sugar and plenty of spice.

Baker's Dozen 13

Baker's Dozen 13, A baker's dozen, devil's dozen, long dozen, or long measure is 13, one more than a standard dozen. The oldest known source, but questionable explanation for the expression "baker's dozen" dates to the 13th century in one of the earliest English statutes, instituted during the reign of Henry III (1216–1272), called the Assize of Bread and Ale. Bakers who were found to have shortchanged customers (some variations say that they would sell hollow bread) could be subject to severe punishment. To guard against the punishment of losing a hand to an axe, a baker would give 13 for the price of 12, to be certain of not being known as a cheat. Specifically, the practice of baking 13 items for an intended dozen was insurance against "short measure", on the basis that one of the 13 could be lost, eaten, burnt, or ruined in some way, leaving the baker with the original legal dozen. The practice can be seen in the guild codes of the Worshipful Company of Bakers in London.

+Tax Refund News

Tax Refund News, The expected tax refund date has been altered for many taxpayers-the IRS is taking longer to process returns.
McMurray H&R Block Franchisee Margaret (Peg) B. Rowe said the IRS has experienced issues with their technology and processing of tax returns-regardless of how they were filed or who prepared them.
She said H&R Block, along with many other offices that have e-filed tax returns, is keeping its clients up-to-date with anticipated refunds via email and text messages.