Braided corn silk of course! The silk is part of the #female flowers of the corn plant that functions to trap pollen from the #male flower of the corn (tassel). Each silk strand is connected to a corn kernel, which functions as the corn’s ovary.
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How to Grow Hydrangeas from Cuttings
Every hydrangea lover knows there’s always room for more hydrangeas in your garden. And if you’re really short on space, you probably have friends who’d love replicas of your favorite hydrangea for their own garden. With proper timing and basic propagation techniques, you can grow new hydrangeas from simple stem cuttings. Just follow these steps to multiply your hydrangeas and their breathtaking blooms: Continue reading “How to Grow Hydrangeas from Cuttings” »
American Flag Blanket Crochet Pattern
This blanket would make a wonderful gift for any patriots or veterans you may know!
The pattern works up surprisingly quick and it easy enough for an advance/confident beginner. This is available in the link below… Continue reading “American Flag Blanket Crochet Pattern” »
Comparing the Webb and Hubble Telescopes Side-by-Side Will Leave You Astounded
The Webb Telescope caused quite a bit of hype in the past few weeks, thanks to its amazing clarity with which it captured a small piece of the cosmos.
When NASA made the big reveal of the images the Internet went crazy and it was completely justified, as the pictures show a never-before-seen aspect of our universe. Continue reading “Comparing the Webb and Hubble Telescopes Side-by-Side Will Leave You Astounded” »
30 Million-Year-Old Praying Mantis Is Preserved in Pristine Piece of Amber
Amber is known to conserve a lot of fossils, but this one is truly special. This praying mantis, which was preserved in amber, it’s so unique that it was even listed for auction via Heritage Auctions for a stunning amount of $6,000 in 2016.
This beautiful piece of amber was found in the Dominican Republic and due to its translucent state, it gives a glimpse into the preserved mantis inside. Continue reading “30 Million-Year-Old Praying Mantis Is Preserved in Pristine Piece of Amber” »
Bayer suffers US Supreme Court setback in attempt to end Roundup litigation
Germany’s Bayer has been recently involved in a series of scandals, among them a claim that the weedkiller Roundup had caused a man cancer. The US Supreme Court declined to hear Bayer’s appeal and ruled in favor of the complainant, awarding him $25 million (€23.7 million). Continue reading “Bayer suffers US Supreme Court setback in attempt to end Roundup litigation” »
Did You Know If You Store Strawberries In A Glass Jar They’ll Last For Weeks?
Berries are not only in season for only a short period, but they are also hard to store and keep fresh for a long time. But someone managed to uncover a hack of how to store strawberries efficiently and keep them fresh. Continue reading “Did You Know If You Store Strawberries In A Glass Jar They’ll Last For Weeks?” »
4,000 Beagles Are Being Rescued From a Virginia Facility. Now They Need New Homes.
Unfortunately, more and more breeding facilities around the country have been accused of mistreatment of animals, and this Virginia-based one is no different. The breeding facility from Cumberland, VA was home to more than 4,000 beagles and they have all been rescued after Envigo breeding was accused of neglecting them. Continue reading “4,000 Beagles Are Being Rescued From a Virginia Facility. Now They Need New Homes.” »
