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The Flower
If one considers life on earth for any length of time it is probable that the unfathomable number of individual organisms existing presently or at any time past or future will eventually creep into the mind causing said mind to quickly grind to an impasse. Contemplate the number of human beings on the planet for instance – over seven billion. This number pales in comparison, however, to the number of individual insects or spiders that co-habitate at any one moment in time. Eltonian pyramids and food webs show us that the number of individual producer organisms is hundreds if not thousands of times the number of primary consumers so it becomes quickly evident that the number of plants that live on earth is astronomical. The odds of encountering any particular species of plant, then, are slim indeed but the odds of a chance meeting with an individual of any species are beyond comprehension. There are a phenomenal number of humans on this planet that we will never see, hear, smell, greet, break bread with and so on and so on. There are humans that don’t know if they exist and so would be hard pressed to have ever examined the possibility that you or I exist. There are star-nosed moles, for example, that are conceived, born, developed, chased, eaten and digested that no human will ever see or even think about. Why would we? They are of no concern to us are they?
By John Oliver Smith4 years ago in Earth
10 Incredible Advantages Of Using Custom Stand Up Pouches And How They Can Help The Environment
Going green is getting increasingly popular, and we're not complaining. When we consider how much pollution is occurring on the planet, particularly water pollution (which is having a terrible effect on our already depleted system), it is frightening to think that we are endangering this planet, which is the only place we have and can call home.
By Roben Zeigler4 years ago in Earth
Your Time Is Running Out
The outbreak of war in the Ukraine has given me pause for thought, in more ways than one. As a child, I saw the mental, emotional and physical scars that my Polish grandparents and relatives endured after surviving World War II. But this time around, as an adult, I am not living those traumas second hand, I am watching them unfold in real-time.
By Julianne McKenna4 years ago in Earth
The Tale of the Leopard Eagle
Not many of us will have seen a Leopard Eagle nor, indeed, have even heard of it but, at one time, it was widespread across the world from East Asia, through Southern Europe, parts of Africa and into North America. The ‘Leopard’ Eagle is so called because of the dark spots against a golden brown plumage, which resembled the markings of the Leopard. There is a claim that the North American Leopard Eagle was a separate subspecies but this is something we may never know.
By Doug Woods4 years ago in Earth
The Story Behind How the Amazon Rainforest Got Its Name!!!
Fish that jump to take care of from trees. Tales of awesome earthenware. Battling ladies with twisted hair. The Amazon has overflowed mythic allure since the principal travelers set eyes on it. This is the way the greatest miracle of the regular world got its heavenly name.
By Sandip Maity4 years ago in Earth
Roanoke's Major Flood Event
Norfolk Southern Railyard Debris from flood Roanoke Memorial Hospital I come from Roanoke, Virginia. In November 1985, we had the worse flooding in the city's history. 6.61 inches of rain fell on the City of Roanoke in a 24 hour period on November 4th. Market Square in downtown Roanoke was approximately 3 to 4 feet underwater. The picture below is Market Square and as you can tell it is flooded quite badly. The Roanoke River runs through the city of Roanoke. It starts at the very end of Wasena Park runs through downtown Roanoke, into the city of Salem.
By Lawrence Edward Hinchee4 years ago in Earth
Is Fast Fashion Moving To Forever Fashion?
The fashion industry is a perpetual cycle of generating trends, consuming them, and then throwing them away. Supplies are created quickly by manufacturers who want to make the most profit possible. Brands churn out new collections every season without much concern for enduring value or quality.
By Yasmita Kumar4 years ago in Earth
