3 Comments TIL of the Hawks Nest Tunnel Disaster, one of the deadliest industrial disasters in US History. An estimated 764 workers died of Silicosis caused by working conditions and lack of safety equiment. by whatilearned January 10, 2022, 10:51 pm 12 Points Upvote Downvote
2 Comments TIL falcons are more closely related to parrots than to hawks, eagles, and owls. The similarity in appearance is caused by convergent evolution rather than family history. by whatilearned November 1, 2021, 5:23 pm 12 Points Upvote Downvote
Bucks head to finals, Phoenix after slamming Hawks by SportsNews July 4, 2021, 11:35 am 12 Points Upvote Downvote
3 Comments TIL that some birds of prey (like kestrels and hawks) can see bands of UV light that other animals cannot. Because mouse and rat urine reflects UV light, birds have been observed following trails of rodent pee like a glow in the dark path to their prey. by whatilearned April 7, 2021, 11:17 pm 12 Points Upvote Downvote
5 Comments TIL Mosquito Hawks are actually Crane Flys who don’t eat anything at all. by whatilearned March 23, 2021, 3:37 am 12 Points Upvote Downvote
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