Another Ridiculously Obscure Facts Edition- Vol 6
By DB
@dgobucks226 (37621)
December 28, 2021 10:02am CST
I bet many of you never knew these obscure interesting facts. I'm also sure you never gave any of these trivial facts any thought either. 
But like a good quote here are 2 facts I found which you can spring on someone to impress them with your amazing knowledge of useless information. 
THIS IS THE ONLY STATE THAT FITS
-Now I've never thought about this before (and why should I), but of the 50 U.S. states there is only 1 that fits on one row of your keyboard! Every other state uses a top, middle or bottom row. Do you know which state fits the "pad?'' Hint it starts near the beginning of the alphabet.
DRAGONFLIES ARE QUITE AN INTERESTING INSECT SPECIES
-They evolved some 300 million years ago. They fly straight up and down and can mimic a helicopter by hovering in the air. Not only that, but they can even mate in midair. 
But with all that aerial ability there is one thing they cannot do. Even with 6 legs Dragonflies cannot walk 
Seems their legs are not strong enough to support them.
Do you have an insect you find most interesting and why?
Hope you got a kick out of these oddities. Which fact did you enjoy learning about?
Source Info- www.healthline.com & Best Life
Photo- healthline.com
But like a good quote here are 2 facts I found which you can spring on someone to impress them with your amazing knowledge of useless information.
THIS IS THE ONLY STATE THAT FITS
-Now I've never thought about this before (and why should I), but of the 50 U.S. states there is only 1 that fits on one row of your keyboard! Every other state uses a top, middle or bottom row. Do you know which state fits the "pad?'' Hint it starts near the beginning of the alphabet.
DRAGONFLIES ARE QUITE AN INTERESTING INSECT SPECIES
-They evolved some 300 million years ago. They fly straight up and down and can mimic a helicopter by hovering in the air. Not only that, but they can even mate in midair. But with all that aerial ability there is one thing they cannot do. Even with 6 legs Dragonflies cannot walk Seems their legs are not strong enough to support them.
Do you have an insect you find most interesting and why?
Hope you got a kick out of these oddities. Which fact did you enjoy learning about?
Source Info- www.healthline.com & Best Life
Photo- healthline.com8 people like this
10 responses
@FourWalls (86575)
• United States
28 Dec 21
The only “one row name” state is Alaska. That’s why we made it a state. 
Dragonflies are gorgeous. I saw a lot of them at Reelfoot Lake in Tennessee a couple of years ago. If their legs won’t support them I guess they either need a diet or strength training.
Thanks for the tidbits! 
Dragonflies are gorgeous. I saw a lot of them at Reelfoot Lake in Tennessee a couple of years ago. If their legs won’t support them I guess they either need a diet or strength training.
Thanks for the tidbits! 3 people like this
@dgobucks226 (37621)
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30 Dec 21
Yes, funny the largest U.S. state would fit in one row, lol. Dragonflies beautiful but dainty. Here's a beetle whose no sissy....
Hercules beetle- strongest creature on Earth for its size — it can carry 850 times its weight! That would be like an adult carrying 7 elephants.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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30 Dec 21
Alaska it is! Such a small name for the largest U.S. state
Butterflies are great and so colorful. Check out this strange looking moth!
Atlas or Cobra Moth- the tips of their wings have a pattern that looks like snakes! They have a huge wingspan almost as long as a 12-inch ruler.
Butterflies are great and so colorful. Check out this strange looking moth!
Atlas or Cobra Moth- the tips of their wings have a pattern that looks like snakes! They have a huge wingspan almost as long as a 12-inch ruler.1 person likes this
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
30 Dec 21
@dgobucks226 Oh wow that is a beauty. Amazing how nature will camo themselves for protection. Thanks for sharing this beauty.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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31 Dec 21
@CarolDM Anytime! I knew you would enjoy and appreciate it, Carol. 
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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31 Dec 21
Yes siree! And it has some wildlife out in the "Bush" you want to keep your distance from...
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@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
1 Jan 22
@dgobucks226 That's a huge beetle. I hope it doesn't live near me. He's one strong beetle.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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31 Dec 21
Yes, I've discovered insects have some really unique behavior. Like the Hercules Beetle.
The strongest creature on Earth for its size — it can carry 850 times its weight! That would be like me carrying 7 elephants. Or someone a lot stronger, lol.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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5 Jan 22
@just4him Fortunately they are nowhere close to Green Bay Some species reside in the Southern states like Florida or Texas, others live in Mexico and further south.
Some species reside in the Southern states like Florida or Texas, others live in Mexico and further south.1 person likes this
@JudyEv (381760)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Jan 22
@dgobucks226 I haven't seen one quite like that. Mostly they look like thinner sticks.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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5 Jan 22
@JudyEv May just be the position of the photo Judy. I've seen other photos like the one you describe.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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31 Dec 21
My pleasure! I bet your familiar with the Australian Walking Stick. Another insect with unusual habits
this insect emits a peanut butter smell when they sense danger. They sit on branches and resemble them to easily blend in and hide.
And I must say they look weird!!!
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@LindaOHio (222278)
• United States
29 Dec 21
Has to be Alaska. I didn't know that dragonflies couldn't walk! I find the praying mantis amazing. I haven't seen on in decades.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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31 Dec 21
Yes, the state which gives us the Aurora Borealis...Alaska!
Another odd insect:
Australian walking stick- this insect emits a peanut butter smell when they sense danger. This insect uses camouflage too. They sit on branches and resemble them to easily blend in and hide.
Another odd insect:
Australian walking stick- this insect emits a peanut butter smell when they sense danger. This insect uses camouflage too. They sit on branches and resemble them to easily blend in and hide.1 person likes this
@LindaOHio (222278)
• United States
31 Dec 21
@dgobucks226 Amazing. Wishing you a safe and Happy New Year.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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31 Dec 21
@LindaOHio Thanks. And Happy and healthy New Year to you
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@kanuck1 (4424)
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30 Dec 21
1. Alaska
2. I didn't know that about dragonflies. Interesting?
3. I find the butterfly fascinating. It's incredible that it develops from a caterpillar and has amazing navigational instruments and instinct.
https://www.jw.org/en/library/videos/#en/mediaitems/LatestVideos/docid-502200116_1_VIDEO
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@kanuck1 (4424)
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3 Jan 22
@dgobucks226 Amazing! Thanks for sharing that picture!
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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31 Dec 21
Yes, North to Alaska and the largest U.S. state.
Amazing info about that pretty butterfly. And they bring their own air traffic control system on their flight north, lol.
I always enjoy the colors of the Monarch. Here's one with quite a strange looking coloration.
Glasswing Butterfly (Greta Oto) is a brush-footed butterfly which wings are transparent. The tissue between the veins of its wings looks like glass. They are found in the range which extends throughout Central America into Mexico.
I always enjoy the colors of the Monarch. Here's one with quite a strange looking coloration.
Glasswing Butterfly (Greta Oto) is a brush-footed butterfly which wings are transparent. The tissue between the veins of its wings looks like glass. They are found in the range which extends throughout Central America into Mexico.1 person likes this
@averygirl72 (38849)
• Philippines
13 Jan 22
Thanks for the facts about dragonflies. I like catching dragonflies when I'm a kid especially blue ones
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@Aquitaine24 (12000)
• San Jose, California
9 Jan 22
Dragonflies are very interesting to me too.
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@LadyDuck (502189)
• Italy
30 Dec 21
@dgobucks226 - They do not walk for long, but they stay on their 6 legs. I like to look at them when they get out of their ugly cocoon in Spring. There are many around our pond.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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29 Dec 21
That's odd? Most can't walk. Even with 6 legs. Guess you found one who made sure it got plenty of vitamin D.
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