Sponges RECOMBINE?!

Apparently if a sponge is broken apart into its separate cells, those cells will then get back together to form a new sponge.  Watch it happening here.

Seriously?!  Sponges have to win some sort of coolness award for this.

You're Not the Only One

I just came across this very beautiful video.  It deals with the effect of bullying.  Give it a look (but you might need some tissues).

http://www.upworthy.com/bullies-called-him-pork-chop-he-took-that-pain-with-him-and-then-cooked-it-into

Skin!

Remember the other day when we talked about skin?  Remember when we said that the top layer of the epidermis is actually dead skin cells that fall off all the time as a way of protecting you?  Well, that leads us to this wonderfully gross fact:

80% of dust is actually human skin cells.

Sort of makes you want to clean stuff, huh?  Bust out those vacuums.
Your parents will thank you.
And hopefully that case of the heebiejeebies you just got will subside.

Skeletal System

Want to get smarter about your skeletal system?  I found THIS VERY COOL SITE RIGHT HERE that gives you more info, and even links to some pretty challenging quizzes.

Give it a try!

Blobfish

Behold, the Blobfish!  

This odd-looking fish (also called a fathead...for obvious reasons) lives deep in the waters around Australia.  It has no swim bladder, and no muscles!  Instead, it has this gelatinous body that allows it to float just above the sea level, eating whatever floats in front of it.  

Also, when I feel really sick (like I do today), it is my patronus.

There's more interesting blobfish information here.