one-for-all-plus-ultra:

xekstrin:

icedsilver:

tilthat:

TIL plants make caffeine to defend themselves against pests. Caffeine is toxic to birds, dogs, cats, and it has a pronounced adverse effect on mollusks, various insects, and spiders.

via reddit.com

Coffee plant: *evolves caffeine* Safe at last

Humans: ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

Why are we like this….

the fact that we can’t drink sea water even tho its the most common type of water just bc its 3% salt yet we can safely consume multiple forms of literal poison and even benefit from doing so just blows my fucking mind

disneyprincesslaura-x:

I see myself in a lot of this! Is anyone else excited to tune into “Are you autistic?” On Channel 4 tonight? I was finally diagnosed with aspergers in December after years of waiting and I couldn’t be more happier to be a part of the autistic community ❤️ ❤️❤️

Just remember: without any sensory symptoms at all, it ain’t autism.

wolf-of-wall-st:

itszombiebear:

thepoorinspirit-extras:

womaninpearls:

As I get older I’m finding that a lot of the “intellectuals” I used to admire are actually just condescending and pretentious. And also realizing how much more important it is to be present, considerate, and empathetic because nobody really knows what they’re talking about and anyone who claims to know everything about anything is feeding you bs.

“When I was young, I admired clever people. Now that I am old, I admire kind people.”

– Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel

I am also realizing that actual intellectuals make their subjects easy to understand, and faux intelectuals will attempt to baffle.

“If you can’t explain it to a six year old, you don’t understand it yourself.”

– Albert Einstein

Note that both of the men quoted are Jewish. 🙂

meoplelikepeople:

Hey, reminder that one of the reasons humanity has been able to flourish is because we formed societies and helped support each other. Complete independence and self reliance is a myth to try to get you to buy more things. Please reach out. Please connect yourself. There is no reason you have to do things alone.