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Thursday, May 26, 2022
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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
11 Astonishing Facts About Horses
Horses have existed for 50 million years. Our own human history has been greatly shaped by our partnership with these creatures, and they have been shaped by us as well; since domesticating the horse 6,000 years ago, humans have created hundred of horse breeds, used for everything from racing and war to plowing and pulling carts and carriages.
In honor of the great horse, here are 11 fascinating facts you never knew about them.
1. Horses Have a Wide Range of Vision
Horses’ eyes are located on the sides of their heads, so they have a wide range of vision. They can see nearly 360 degrees and have blind spots only immediately in front of and behind their bodies.
Horses mostly use monocular vision, when both eyes are used separately. That means a horse can see and process different things happening on different sides of its body. When a horse switches to binocular vision, it’s to focus both eyes on a single object in front of it.
2. They Cannot Vomit
Horses are physically incapable of vomiting. There are a number of anatomical reasons for this, such as the strength of the muscles in the esophagus, the specific way the esophagus connects to the horse’s stomach, and the location of the stomach itself.
The evolutionary reason for this isn’t known for sure, but one theory is that it is protective. The back-and-forth motion of a full gallop could theoretically induce vomiting that would allow a predator to catch it, so evolution may have eliminated the concern entirely.
3. They Are Related to the Rhinoceros
Horses are members of the genus Equus, which is considered the only extant group in the horse family. The genus includes not only the domesticated horse (Equus caballus) but also the Przewalski’s horse, zebras, and asses such as donkeys.
But they are not the horse’s closest living relatives. As an odd-toed ungulate, the horse is closest related to the similarly hooved rhinoceros.
4. Arabian Horses Have a Unique Build
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Arabian horses stand out for their historical importance, particularly to the culture and lives of desert tribes in the Middle East. But they are also distinct from other horse breeds because of their unique build.
Arabians have a greater bone density than other horses, and they also have a shorter back with one fewer lumbar vertebrae. Additionally, Arabians have one fewer pair of ribs, and their ribs are set wider apart. And while they are known for carrying their tails high like a flag behind them, that may have less to do with high spirits and more to do with having two fewer tail vertebrae than other horse breeds.
5. Ponies and Miniature Horses Are Different
All miniature horses are ponies, but not all ponies are miniature horses. Any horse that is shorter than 14.2 hands (58 inches) at the withers qualifies as a pony. According to the American Miniature Horse Association, miniature horses must be no taller than 34 inches, which puts them squarely in the pony category in addition to being their own group.
However, many enthusiasts consider miniature ponies to be a distinct breed of horse because they maintain standard horse body proportions, unlike ponies that have shorter legs, longer bodies, and an overall stockier build.
6. Their Teeth Contain Lots of Information
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Much can be learned about a horse through its teeth, starting with its gender. Male and female horses have a different number of teeth; males have 44 while females have between 36 and 44. So if you ever look at a horse skull, you can likely discern its gender simply by counting its teeth.
You can also estimate a horse’s age by looking at its teeth. According to the University of Missouri, this can be done by observing the occurrence of permanent teeth, the disappearance of cups (indents in each tooth), the shape of the surface of the teeth, and the angle at which the top and bottom rows meet.
7. There Is Only 1 Truly Wild Horse Species
There is only one subspecies of horse that is truly wild, not feral: Przewalski’s horse. It’s had a narrow brush with extinction and is listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List.
However, there have been worldwide efforts to bring this horse back from the brink. Just one example is the Foundation for the Preservation and Protection the Przewalski Horse; it worked for almost 40 years on breeding strategies and ultimately released over 350 horses in Hustai National Park in Mongolia.
8. They Have Muscular Ears
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Horses’ ears may be small, but they are mighty. Each ear contains 10 muscles (compared to humans’ three) and can move 180 degrees, from facing directly forward to directly backward. They can also distinguish and identify distinct sounds by directing their hearing to specific areas.
Horses also use their ears to communicate, such as by pinning them back to indicate anger or for guidance. In a 2014 study by the University of Sussex, horses were found to make decisions based on where another’s ears were pointing, telling us that the animals may use their ears to direct each other.
9. Their Funny Faces Aren’t Laughter
When a horse curls its upper lip and raises its head in the air, many people see it as a funny face or an expression of laughter, but that’s inaccurate.
The behavior is called the flehmen response, and it’s about getting a better whiff of an interesting smell. This action allows pheromones and other scents to transfer to the vomeronasal organ (VMO), which then sends signals to the brain that can trigger physiologic and behavioral reactions.
Stallions show the flehmen response most often as they pick up the pheromones of mares. Mares will flehmen shortly after birth as a response to the pheromones of their newly born foal.
10. One Breed Has a Metallic Coat
The Akhal-Teke horse is famous for its coat. While many well-tended horses have beautiful sheens, this breed boasts a metallic shine.
It all has to do with the structure of its hair. In most horse breeds, hair strands have an opaque core, but for the Akhal-Teke, that core is extremely small or completely absent. The transparent part of the hair takes its place, bending and refracting light as it passes through and giving each hair an apparent shimmer.
11. They Are Highly Intelligent
Horses are smart creatures, and there are studies to prove it.
Research published in 2012 found that horses use input from several senses to identify — and remember — people. The horses were able to distinguish between a familiar and unfamiliar human by their voices alone (without using sight or smell). The horses could also do the opposite, telling the difference using just the sight and smell of the people, not hearing their voices.
Meanwhile, the Equine Research Foundation has disproven an assumption about horses that they cannot transfer information between different sides of the brain. Their study found that horses were easily able to employ this skill of interocular transfer, recognizing objects with one eye that they had learned about with the other.
https://petsinarabic.com/en/11-astonishing-facts-about-horses/
Come Holy Spirit!
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Monday, May 23, 2022
Girl Takes Her Dying Dog On One Last Car Ride, Dog’s Face Makes Family Tear Up
Libra the Pit Bull mix was just a little puppy when she was brought to the Kramer household. The sweet pooch soon forged a precious bond with the family’s daughter, April, who was just 8 back then. Over the years, Libra also became best friends with her adorable kitten sibling, Maxwell.
As time flew by, April grew up and Libra turned into a reliable source of support for her. But after being by her sister’s side for 15 blissful years, senior Libra’s health started giving away. Her troubles began with some violent seizures, which then led to the discovery of cancerous pulmonary tumors. After several vet visits, the verdict was loud and clear – Libra was in a lot of pain and didn’t have much time left.
For the Kramers, Libra had been nothing but a good girl, and they didn’t want her to suffer for long. As the ailing dog’s bladder failed rapidly and caused her unbearable agony, the family decided to face the inevitable. However, there was one last thing that April wanted to do for Libra to thank her for her unconditional and everlasting love.
Libra was always a fan of car rides. So on her last car ride to the vet, April decided to roll down the window and let Libra cherish her favorite experience. For the next 30 minutes, the sickly dog looked at peace as she felt the breeze and treasured the passing scenery with her eyes closed one last time.
Libra has crossed the rainbow bridge now, and her spirit is far away from any pain or fear. A grieving April has shared the emotional picture of Libra’s final car ride as a way to honor the legacy of her best childhood buddy. It sure is beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time. Rest in peace, sweet girl.
Click the video below to watch how Libra’s fulfilling life culminated in one powerful final car ride.
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What Makes People Charming?
Alexander Brown
1. Charming people pick up on nonverbal cues.
They understand that nonverbal cues often convey far more meaning than merely the spoken word, and they’re highly aware of the pitch, tone, volume, and body language of others.
2. Charming people tell hilarious stories.
Good storytelling is a fine art—and a lost one, at that! You must have one friend who lights up a room with the retelling of a simple story, making every moment come to life and keeping you hanging on the edge of your seat with laughter and suspense.
3. Charming people know others by name not by face
Admit it, it feels refreshingly personable to have someone know you by name. People with a charming personality trait genuinely want to know other people. They’ll always remember others’ name.
4. Charming people don’t afraid to show quirks.
Actually, it’s very intimidating when a person does not admit any of theirs flaws. They’re not afraid of falling in an awkward situation, and people respect them even more because of this trait.
5. Charming people are masters of social jiu-jitsu.
They are great at managing their social media. They get more likes in their social media. Even in dating platforms, charming people receive more “charm” in their profiles. (Dating app that shows “charm”
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6. Charming people are good at reading others’ emotions.
The reason why charming people are able to blend well in crowd is that they are highly empathetic. They have the ability to understand the feelings and personalities of other people. Like chameleons, they are able to adapt to changes in their surroundings based on the behavior of people around them.
7. Charming people don’t name-drop.
They may know people who are high profile, but they don’t talk about it. Charming people don’t need to use anyone else’s names to substantiate their worth because they bring enough value that they don’t need anyone else to amplify them.
8. Charming people talk with their hands.
A good conversation involves more than just using your words. According to Forbes. People who talk with their hands are viewed as more warm, agreeable, and energetic.
Related reading: 10 Genuine Ways Anyone Can Be Exceptionally Charming
Charm is a soft power. If you agree any of these, give me an UPVOTE.
QUEL A ETE LE MEILLEUR MOMENT DE VOTRE VIE ?
C’était l’été 1981. Elle et moi faisions un tour en voiture, en parlant encore et encore dans l’ambiance sereine de la nuit.
Je me souviens m’être garé dans un endroit isolé. Nous nous sommes posés là, en nous tenant la main et en écoutant la radio. J’avais 20 ans. Elle avait 18 ans. Elle s’est penchée et a posée sa tête sur mon épaule.
Nous nous sommes embrassés.
Elle a levé les yeux vers moi et a dit, « Je suis amoureuse de toi ».
J’ai répondu, « Je t’aime aussi ».
Nous nous sommes encore embrassés.
Environ une année plus tard, j’ai épousé cette fille.
Nous voici 35 ans plus tard.
Je repense à cette nuit, et j’en ai encore des frissons.
C’était le destin.
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