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When plants are stressed, they produce sounds as loud as a normal human conversation, even though they cannot be heard by the human ear. Researchers recorded these sounds when plants were cut and were surprised to discover that they became louder as the plants experienced more stress. It seems that plants communicate to their environment through these intriguing sounds. Stressed plants sound the alarm. When plants are stressed, they go through noticeable changes, like releasing strong smells and changing their color and shape.

Scottish Ancestry  There are people all over the world with ancestral roots, affinity or connections to Scotland - and thanks to the internet, it's never been easier for Scots to trace their roots back to the glen or village where they began. Scotland is a world leader in providing family history information online, partly because written records go back a long way. The main examples are registers of births, marriages and deaths dating back to 1553, Census records from 1841 to 1911 and wills dating back to 1500 - all available online.

New research conducted by YouGov pins the ‘ideal’ British dress size down, and looks at differing perceptions of the perfect body image. 29% say there is no ideal dress size, however the majority (62%) do have a perfect size; the average is 12. The average male chooses 12 while women choose 13. The actual average dress size in the UK is now 16, and both men and women estimate this closely – on average they say 15.

Stay Sexy & Don't Get Murdered: The Definitive How-to GuideExplore the latest public opinion about Stay Sexy & Don't Get Murdered: The Definitive How-to Guide Fame Fame is defined by the % of people who have heard of this topic. 13% Popularity Popularity is the % of people who have a positive opinion on a topic. 6% Disliked by 1% Neutral 6% ncG1vNJzZmixn6q0sMKNnKZnrZtkwbC8yJyqaKWVmbaie8Sxp6Wnopp8r7vNZp2im6SevK%2BrwaimpGeDqa66q7Ker7KXdKS7taumnquYhaWnsaa%2BxJ2WjaCVlJGmssinoK2hppqsibvWmKuol3eqtqWx

We know Sylvester Stallone for his iconic role as Rocky Balboa. In fact, the franchise that launched him to fame is still popular today. But before succeeding in Hollywood, the actor went through some very though times. The good thing is that even then, he could count on his pet, Butkus. Unfortunately, as you’ll learn, his situation forced him to make a very tough decision. At Bright Side, we are very touched by this sweet, beautiful story that unites Sylvester Stallone with his pet, and we want to share it with you.

Many puzzles help us improve our logic and keep our brains active while still having fun. No matter if they’re word games, mazes, or, in this case, visual riddles, they can really challenge the eyes and the mind. Bright Side invites you to test your logic with these 11 visual puzzles. To find out the answers, click on each image. 1. Which cube is not formed with this figure? Tap to see the answer Tap to see the answer

After the Oscars, many celebrities head to the annual Oscar after parties and bring on their best outfits. We have selected the most daring looks of the year that turned up the heat! 12. Demi Moore Evan Agostini/Invision/East News 11. Kelly Rowland 10. Margot Robbie MICHAEL TRAN/AFP/East News 9. Eva Longoria 8. Heidi Klum 7. Saweetie 6. Sofia Vergara 5. Vanessa Hudgens Evan Agostini/Invision/East News 4. Paris Jackson 3. Emily Ratajkowski MICHAEL TRAN/AFP/East News Lance Goldberg/Broadimage Entertainment/Broad Image/East News

Gone are the days when a black suit was the only definition of a stylish man. Today, it is not a surprise to see men rocking different traditional attires with a touch of African materials like Ankara. Men now pay more attention to their appearance and go for quality wear that turns heads. The kaftan style for men is among the leading trends today. Kaftan is a long, loose-fitting attire with long sleeves that runs to the knees or ankle length.

TALENTRECAP.COM Talent Got Talent Jill O'Rourke Jill O'Rourke Jill O’Rourke is a contributor at Talent Recap, writing news stories and recaps for shows like ‘AGT,’ ‘The Voice,’ and ‘American Idol.’ She graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in English and Film Studies, and has been writing about pop culture since 2012, with previous bylines at Crushable and A Plus. Jill spends her free time binge-watching sitcoms and daydreaming about life as a hobbit → Recent Posts