On this day in 1831 the HMS Beagle, with Charles Darwin a passenger on board, departed the UK for a survey of South America, a voyage Darwin later said, “determined my whole career”. Charles Darwin’s initial Tree of Life sketch, which appears in his Notebook B, in 1837, shows his early theoretical insight of how aContinue reading “The Origin”
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Energy Crisis
One way to keep warm this winter is to follow the Emperor Penguin technique – and they have to withstand Antarctic temperatures.
Celebrations
Argentinian Capybaras celebrate, in their own way, Argentina winning the football World Cup in Qatar:-
Very Well Bred
If you’re ever in Shrewsbury, do think about visiting the Bread and Loaf Shop where they have a terrific choice of different breads.
It’s All Relative
What a Tangled Web We Weave
There’s no hiding spider webs in this wintry weather.
Après Ski
On 5th December 1963, Eddie the Eagle (Michael David Edwards) was born. In 1988, he became the first ski-jumper since 1928 to represent Great Britain in Olympic Ski Jumping. He finished last but he persevered against all the odds and didn’t give in.
More Power to Your Elbow!
Qatar 2022 will be the first time that female referees will officiate men’s World Cup matches. Of 36 Referees, three are female, plus there are also three females amongst the 69 Assistant Referees.
Give a Flying F***
Woohoo, it’s a Flying Fish! Not a real one, obviously, but if you did encounter one in the Atlantic, Pacific or Indian Ocean, it could propel itself out of the water and glide for almost 4-times longer than the first flight of the Wright Brothers.
Cowfish
The Lactori Cornuta (Cowfish) has a bovine appearance with growths reminiscent of horns. Dig those lips! The species occurs throughout much of the Indo-Pacific Ocean and the Red Sea although these fish were in the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco.
Vardre Deganwy Crown Green Bowling Club 