Welcome to our latest edition of Heads-UP! As usual we have a lovely mix of riveting animal facts and captivating pieces of human knowledge. So, without further delay, please, enjoy…
- The giraffe’s tongue is almost as long as the human spine (about 2ft) – Cécile
- This week’s ‘Word of the Week’ is… Paroxysm: A sudden attack or outburst of a particular emotion or activity. Eg. When Bill argues back, Lynn has a paroxysm of anger.
- Sudan, the last northern white rhino born in the wild died this week. Only two, born in the conservancy, remain: his daughter and granddaughter – Lisa
- In Japan, the government have managed to reduce the suicide rates within train stations by 84% simply by installing blue lighting. No one really knows why but research suggests it’s related to the apparent positive effect of light on mood – Bill
- The word nightmare is derived from an old English word Mare, which is a demon that sits on people’s chests while they sleep, giving them bad dreams. – Lynn