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The saying "My boss is a jerk" is a sentiment, if not a cliché, as old as time. But did you know that some people in executive positions even have a narcissistic streak? One study found that 18% of CEOs score moderately or highly in narcissistic traits, while only 5% of the general population do.
What's more, they also tend to hire narcissistic people around them. You'd think that people with narcissistic traits like a grandiose sense of self-importance and a sense of entitlement wouldn't want similar people around them. But researchers analyzed 13,000 LinkedIn profiles of CEOs and found that the more narcissistic the CEO is, the more likely they are to hire narcissistic people.
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The photo of one of the only two remaining great white rhinos may shock you a little bit. There are indeed only two left in the world, both of whom currently live in Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya. Both rhinos are female, a mother and daughter named Najin and Fatu, making it extremely hard to save the subspecies from extinction.
But scientists may have found some hope recently: in vitro fertilization. BioRescue scientists successfully impregnated a southern white rhino in 2023 this way, though she did not carry her pregnancy to term. Nevertheless, the scientists hope they will be able to impregnate Fatu this way, as they announced the production of five additional northern white rhino embryos in the second half of 2024 to the existing 30. Here's to hoping we soon hear news of a northern white rhino pregnancy!
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A male white orca was first spotted in 2023, followed by a female white orca.
The white orcas seem to be accepted and protected by their typically colored whale counterparts.
Hayakawa hopes to continue observing and photographing the white orcas to learn more about their behavior and habitat.
#9
As the page shares, chemotherapy can cause trichomegaly: an abnormal growth and curling of the eyelashes. Yet chemo can change the hair on our heads, too. About 65% of cancer patients experience at least some changes to their hair during treatment. And "chemo curls", as people call them, can be one of the side effects. They're usually temporary; as the body recovers after chemotherapy and the hair grows longer, it usually goes back to its original texture.
#10
The country is investing €104 million to bring back printed textbooks from 2022 to 2025.
Research shows that reading on screens can cause eye strain, decreased focus, and lower retention compared to paper books.
Digital devices can be distracting, leading to decreased social skills and attention spans.
The Swedish government aims to find a balance between technology and traditional learning methods.
The move highlights the importance of finding harmony between innovation and tradition in education systems worldwide.
#11
In this list, you'll find the story of James Harrison, the "Man with the Golden Arm". The antibody in his blood plasma was used to make the medication Anti-D. For mothers whose blood is at risk of attacking their unborn babies, the medication was a literal lifesaver. Over three million doses of Anti-D with Harrison's blood were issued to Australian mothers with a negative blood type.
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He waited 54 days to collect his $1.17 million US . Lottery winners in the Caribbean country often disguises while collecting their prizes due to high level of crime and fears that they will be hounded for money by family.
#15
Who hasn't had to hold in a fart at least once in their life? Whether you're in a job interview or a romantic date, there just are some places where letting it rip isn't the best idea. But scientists caution not to hold in farts too often, as it can cause bloating and cramping, and even constipation. In some cases, the gas can be released through our mouth or nose. On average, the normal amount of farts to release in a day is 25.
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The study used a statistical model to show that over 15,000 years, natural selection could drive self-domestication in wolves, provided they chose to stay near humans and select mates with similar temperaments.
This theory is supported by archaeological and genetic evidence, which suggests that dogs (Canis familiaris) are descended from gray wolves (Canis lupus) and became domesticated over two historical periods.
The strange-looking shark that a fisherman found in the deep waters of Australia caused quite a confusion for marine scientists. They couldn't identify the shark 100% accurately. Christopher Lowe, professor and director of the California State University Long Beach Shark Lab, told The Independent that it might be a deepwater kitefin shark, Dalatias lata.
