The Xoloitzcuintle, an Aztec dog breed indigenous to Mexico, is among the oldest known canine breeds, with a history spanning over 7000 years.
For the Aztecs, this dog held significant respect and importance, as they believed it was a divine gift from the god Xolotl.
The Xoloitzcuintle was revered for its role as a spiritual guide for the souls of the deceased on their journey to Mictlán, the underworld.
How colors change as you go deeper underwater, because water selectively scatters and absorbs certain wavelengths of visible light
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Unlike other mammals, camels' red blood cells are oval. This makes them better at withstanding high osmotic variation without rupturing when drinking large amounts of water: a 600kg camel can drink 200 L of water in 3 minutes
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The last of maize
A fungus called Ustilago maydis, literally transforms each corn kernel into a bulbous, bulging bluish-grey gall. In Mexico this is known as huitlacoche, and it's long been a delicacy, eaten in tacos and quesadillas
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The Pickaso Guitar Bow is a revolutionary way to imitate violin/cello sounds on an acoustic guitar
This is Marcus Eaton giving a demostration, playing the Games of Thrones theme with Matera in the background
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