Bet You Didn't Know That!

From Science Times today:

Birds seem to like collecting hair from animals and humans to better insulate their nests.  Not only will they scavenge hair from mammal carcasses, they'll steal it if they can.  Tufted titmice are the most common culprits.  Bet you didn't know that!

Giraffes are more social than we'd thought.  New research tells us that female giraffes have lunch buddies, stand guard over dead calves and stay close to their mothers and grandmothers.  They even take turns babysitting and feeding each other's young.  Bet you didn't know that!

Eating colorful fruits and vegetables may be good for your brain.  A new study found that flavonoids, the chemicals that give plant foods their bright colors, help curb forgetfulness and mild confusion that older people often complain about.  Brussels sprouts, strawberries, winter squash and raw spinach scored high.  Onions, apple juice and grapes didn't do well.  Bet you didn't know that!

Older people with Covid are showing atypical symptoms not seen so much in younger patients.  Classic Covid symptoms include fever, trouble breathing, and coughing.  People over 65, and even more so in those over 85, report functional decline - falls, fatigue, weakness, trouble getting out of bed, and altered mental status.  Bet you didn't know that!