Does the title of the headline wonder you? It sure sounds almost impossible that new offspring can be brought forth without a fusion of male and female gametes. Initially, a virgin birth, also known as parthenogenesis was thought to be triggered by extreme situations since it was only documented among captive animals – perhaps as
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Many schools only have basic requirements for hiring a teacher. Generally, they are expected to have their teaching certificate, a degree, and pass a background check. This may, indeed, qualify a person to become a teacher, but not necessarily the most effective teacher they could potentially be. The best modern teachers – the ones who
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Norwegian physicist, Andreas Wahl tied himself to the side of a building 45 feet off the ground in an effort to demonstrate a basic law of physics. The only thing keeping him from falling and potentially breaking a body part, or several, was a cable with a weight attached to the end. At first, the
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Upon scoring 124 points in her JAMB exam, Salewa would tell anyone who asked that “JAMB gave me that score.” It’s the same with Phillip who is of the opinion that anyone who gets straight As in WASSCE must have been helped, or perhaps the school sorted WAEC officials in exchange for the good grades!
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In the 2015 movie, Focus, starring Will Smith and Margot Robbie, two professional pickpockets, a scene plays out this way: Jess (played by Margot Robbie) – an attractive blonde – bumps into a college student who has come to New Orleans for the annual Mardi Gras street party, and trips; she apologises for the mishap,
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Male and female of any species of living things would normally have clearly different anatomies. As regards sharks, what are some of these differences? Distinguishing the sex of a shark is easier than in most marine species. It’s all in the shark’s external anatomy. Male sharks have modified pelvic fins called claspers, while females do
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Has your friend come down with the green fever? Or perhaps you are the one in whose possession the green-eyed snake, named Envy has found habitation. Into whatever spectrum you fall, check these pointers. 1. They give backhanded compliments You will quickly recognize an envious person by the swift, backhanded compliments. An envious friend may
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Did you know that just like no two persons have the same fingerprints, no two persons smell exactly the same way? The smells pouring out from various parts of the body are unique to an individual, made up of compounds that vary depending on age, diet, sex, metabolism, and health. A person’s smell escapes not
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Would you eat your dinner off your toilet seat? That’s just abominable and outright disgusting! Did I hear you say? But maybe you should think again. Dr Chuck Gerba, Professor of Microbiology at the University of Arizona, studies how diseases are transferred through the environment. This involves swabbing household items and measuring how many bacteria
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Does the above titled headline seem ludicrous to you? To become intoxicated with alcohol, Yes. But to become intoxicated with water, now, that sounds a bit far-fetched right? But just before you answer that poser, take a long breath, and get ready for a little lesson on nature’s gold. Can You Really Drink Too Much
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