Martha O'kennon

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What is this amazing creature that I found on my goldenrod the other day?

I'm trying to document the insects, spiders, etc that live in or visit my backyard habitat. The other day this creature (or two of them, maybe in mating postures) showed up in the yard on a stand...

08 August 2018 8,215 5 View

What are some words or phrases in your language which speakers of other languages don't understand in the same way as you?

An example was given by C. L. Kausel . The two English words ingenious and ingenuous are often confused, even by English speakers. Ingenious means (briefly) clever or possessing genius, which...

10 October 2016 3,574 77 View

Does anyone recognize this wasp face?

This wasp was at my trumpetvine this morning. I've never seen a face like it. Can anyone identify it? Thanks in advance! I know, it's not a great shot but I was shooting into the sun.

08 August 2016 2,525 10 View

Calling for an expert in Homo, Pan, Neanderthal evolution?

An active question about whether or not chimps can evolve into human-like beings is to be found...

04 April 2016 4,879 9 View

Has anyone seen any research on this new brain-boosting drug Geniux??

A friend sent me this link - I've heard of this drug but of course it is scarce and there is only anecdotal evidence so far but it claims to double your brain's capacity. Is this a hoax or is it...

02 February 2016 3,337 0 View

Why do we tend to see a face on various parts of an insect or spider?

I have been photographing insects and spiders for some time and sometimes notice, especially on the abdomen of a spider, a seeming caricature of a human face. People tell me that it is in the...

11 November 2015 5,060 6 View