Jordyn Elizabeth
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Hello! Thank you for taking a few minutes out of your day to read my articles, stories, and poems. As a young mother to my little boy, sharing my ideas and creativity to the world has always been true to my spirit, being a reader myself.
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The Misunderstanding of the Dyslexic Brain
Similar to the work of M. C. Escher, there is a square-shaped object that appears to be three-dimensional but cannot exist off-screen. On the other hand, it is a possible object that could exist in reality. In 2001, researchers conducted a study with images like this in which they asked people with or without dyslexia to identify what drawings were impossible. People with dyslexia were able to identify impossible figures much faster than those without dyslexia. The researchers connected dyslexia with a special global visual spatial ability to process a whole image rather than focusing on it part-by-part. This study was one of many over the last few decades that suggested something that many dyslexic individuals have only heard about in their own lives. Although they had difficulties with reading and writing, they often found enhanced cognitive strengths in other areas as well. I have a model in my head. I can spin it around and see ways to deconstruct it and flip it around. With a lot of these, it's the whole puzzle, not just the piece. It adds another layer of thinking, thinking outside the box, and the blues. We will call this blue sky thinking. It doesn’t mean I’m better than anyone else. It’s just the way my brain works. About 20% of the U.S. population has dyslexia, and their problems all stem back to here. The dyslexia brain is structured differently. It can create specific challenges, but it can also create specific benefits.
By Jordyn Elizabeth3 years ago in Earth
If You See These Clouds, Be Careful...
One unique type of cloud can look like a tornado and in the second version, it forms at heights so low that it almost touches the ground. If you see this formation in the sky, it is a sign that severe weather is on the horizon. These are called Scud clouds and if you see them, you may soon be facing rain, hail, strong winds or lightning. Scud clouds do not pose any threat and are just a sign of bad weather to come.
By Jordyn Elizabeth3 years ago in Earth
Never Touch This Tiny Octopus
It is important to be aware that the appearance of blue-ringed octopus is deceptive, and they are in fact one of the most venomous marine creatures on the planet. These creatures are commonly found in tidal pools and coral reefs, and despite their diminutive size of five to eight inches, they pose a serious risk to humans. If the octopus is attacked by humans, their venom contains a strong neurotoxin called tetrodotoxin. When the octopus feels threatened, its first reaction is to run away. However, if the threat persists, for example, if you continue to pick the octopus up, it will defend itself and show its blue rings. If the octopus gets cornered and touched, it may bite the attacker and the situation can escalate quickly. The effects of tetrodotoxin can be severe and can sometimes lead to complete paralysis, in which the victim is aware of their surroundings but is unable to move. Despite this, they remain conscious and alert. Due to the paralysis, there is no way for them to signal for help or express distress. Interestingly, the blue-ringed octopus may appear to be brown or even pale in its chilling mode, but it will activate its psychedelic pattern when it perceives danger. Aposematic behavior, also known as aposematic behavior, is when an animal emits vivid colors to warn others that if they bite them, they won’t survive. Of course, the blue-ringed octopus isn’t the only deceivingly dangerous animal out there.
By Jordyn Elizabeth3 years ago in Earth
