Calling this Four on Friday!
Did you know any of these four facts.
Do please share your thoughts in the comments section.
1. Cats have over 100 different vocal sounds, but dogs only have about 10.
Cats use:-
Purrs (which can signal contentment or distress)
Meows (with countless variations for different requests)
Chirps and trills (often used as greetings)
Hisses and growls (warning sounds)
Yowls and caterwauls (typically during mating or territorial disputes)
Chattering (that distinctive sound when watching birds)
Dogs:-
Research has shown that dog vocalizations fall into four main categories: barks, growls, howls, and whines. Within barking alone, studies have identified 2 to 12 subunits depending on the breed and context, but this is still modest compared to the feline vocal range.
Read more here
2. Ducks are known to have regional accents, just like humans.
It may sound like a load of quackers but according to research ducks have regional accents.
For instance, "Cockney" ducks from London make a rougher sound, not unlike their human counterparts, so their fellow quackers can hear them above the city's hubbub.
But their Cornish cousins communicate with a softer, more relaxed sound.
For instance, "Cockney" ducks from London make a rougher sound, not unlike their human counterparts, so their fellow quackers can hear them above the city's hubbub.
But their Cornish cousins communicate with a softer, more relaxed sound.
Read more here
3. Apples float in water because they are 25% air.
3. Apples float in water because they are 25% air.
Fruits are an integral part of a healthy diet, providing essential nutrients and vitamins. Some fruits, like apples, have an interesting characteristic - they can float in water. Have you ever wondered why an apple can effortlessly sit on the surface of water instead of sinking like a stone?
The secret lies in the unique composition of an apple. Approximately 25% of its volume is composed of air, making it less dense than water. This buoyancy allows the apple to float effortlessly when placed in a water body. It’s like a mini floating island!
Read more here
4. The world's largest omelette was over 14,000 pounds and required 145,000 eggs!
4. The world's largest omelette was over 14,000 pounds and required 145,000 eggs!
Read more here
If you may be looking to make an omelette, have a look at this tasty recipe here
For those who may prefer a vegan recipe, have a look here
~ enjoy your day ~
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All the best Jan
However, not all the recipe ideas featured in this blog may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e., use your meter. If you have any concerns about your health, it is always advisable to consult your doctor or health care team.
All the best Jan
These are fascinating facts, dear Jan! I know quite a bit about cats but certainly not everything! Although I knew they had more vocal sounds than dogs, I didn't realize how many! Thank you so much for sharing these, what fun!
ReplyDeleteLove these facts!
ReplyDelete...Jan, all of this is news to me!
ReplyDeleteno...i did not know. none of the 4. pretty flowers today, i love the color!!
ReplyDeleteOh that omelet! Looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteFunny about the ducks...
I didn't know any of those - but I enjoyed reading!
ReplyDeleteWonderful blog, full of praise!
ReplyDeleteI like a little bit of everything and a little of everything for all tastes.
Thanks also for the recipes.
Wishing you a nice Friday!
Some interesting facts!
ReplyDelete145,000 eggs in one omelette? I hope that was used to feed homeless people after the measuring and weighing. If not then it was a huge waste of eggs and butter. I have never understood the need to make the biggest of anything edible just because you can.
ReplyDeleteNow that would be a massively large omelet and the eggs, amazing.
ReplyDeleteKnew about the cats and dogs. No idea about the apples or ducks, very interesting, Jan.
This is a great and interesting post, as always xx
ReplyDeleteI knew about the apples. Anyone who has ever bobbed for apples know they float, which makes them difficult to grab onto. I know my cats make different sounds depending on whether they are hungry, thirsty, or just want my attention. I had NO idea they had such a range of sounds.
ReplyDeleteThat must have been one HUGE omelette.
Interesting information. The mushroom omelette looks good.
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ReplyDeleteRiver who said ...
145,000 eggs in one omelette? I hope that was used to feed homeless people after the measuring and weighing. If not then it was a huge waste of eggs and butter. I have never understood the need to make the biggest of anything edible just because you can.
Hello River and than you for your comment.
It was such a LARGE omelette!
It is my understanding that the eggs used were donated by the company Uno Ovo which is the largest egg producing company of Portugal. This omelette was made on the occasion of the festival called Immigrant Festival and then enjoyed by many!
All the best Jan
Fascinating facts, Jan. I'm going back to follow your links. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThese are really fun! I knew cats could make more sounds than dogs, but dogs also often have more facial expressions and use body language to tell you what they want, and they definitely can do that. :) Well, I suppose hungry cats let you know too. :) And I love that ducks have regional accents. It goes to show you there's a lot we don't know, right? Have a super rest of your FRiday and start to your weekend Jan.
ReplyDeleteWhat fun facts. We have a little Cockapoo that does yodeling. We have never heard anything like it and she vocalizes like she wants to talk to us and it sounds like a purring yodel. It's even funnier when she has a ball in her mouth and wants to me to play ball with her.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend. xo Diana
Very interesting and good to know especially about cats. I can never figure them out. I have a grandcat that I love but fear a little too. She nipped me once for touching her in the wrong place after5 minutes of enjoying and purring.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing explanation about floating apples.
ReplyDeleteThey are all new to me. I can not imagine an omelet that big. Happy Friday! Have a great day and a happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteFun facts! I find the duck accents quite fascinating.
ReplyDeleteInteresting information, I knew nothing about it.
ReplyDeletehugs Elke
Apart from Apples floating I had no idea about the rest, very interesting.
ReplyDeleteAvril xx
I will try the thing with the apples. That could be why they shrink when cooked. A hug
ReplyDeleteGreat facts Jan. I live with 6 cats so hear different things. Didn't know about the ducks, that's so cool :-D
ReplyDeleteHow interesting. I didn't know any of them!
ReplyDeleteInteresting and new to me!! Thanks...
ReplyDeleteI did not know these.
ReplyDeleteI knew about the apples but not the other things. It must have been a super sized frying pan to cook such a large omelette.
ReplyDeleteI knew about the cats and dogs and the apples. These are good ones for sure. Have a nice evening.
ReplyDeleteThat's interesting about apples. I always wondered why they didn't sink when you went bobbing for apples. I think I've heard all those sounds from Lizzie!
ReplyDeleteThat's a lot of eggs.
ReplyDeleteI did not know any of these, but I believe that cat one, ours have many different sounds they make for different things and without looking we can tell which cat is making the sound :) I didn't realize apples had that much air in them. Funny about the different tones in the ducks depending on where they live.
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a good weekend!