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Emma Caracal ** ANIMAL FACTS ** The caracal is a fascinating feline that lives in different environments compared to its relatives. Although servals and caracals are similar in size, servals love to hunt in wetter areas, while caracals are perfectly adapted to the drier regions of Africa and the Middle East. It's amazing how these cats thrive in such varied habitats!

As of March 24, 2025, the Pacific Ocean is transitioning from a WEAK La Niña phase to ENSO-NEUTRAL conditions, characterized by average sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reports a 60% probability of ENSO-neutral conditions during March-May 2025, increasing to 70% for April-June 2025.

Historically, El Niño events have significantly influenced global climate patterns. For instance, the 1982-83 and 1997-98 El Niño events were among the strongest on record, causing severe droughts, floods, and shifts in hurricane activity worldwide. More recently, the 2015-16 El Niño led to record global temperatures and extreme weather events, including drought in the Caribbean and Ethiopia, and unprecedented hurricane activity in the central North Pacific.

About CALCULUS.

Imagine you're driving a car, Calculus is the maths that helps you understand:

In differentiation, it's like zooming in on a small part of your journey to see your exact speed.

For integration, you zoom out to add up the parts of your journey to find the total distance.

Calculus is a powerful mathematical tool and is used in numerous fields:
Physics: Calculating velocity, acceleration, forces, and more.
Engineering: Designing lots of stuff.
Economics: Predicting market trends.
Computer Science: Algorithms and simulations.
Medicine: Modelling disease spread and drug effectiveness.

Calculus is the mathematics of change. It provides tools to analyse how things change over time or space, allowing us to understand and make predictions about complex systems.

More in 'Infinite Powers' by Steven Strogatz.

Using hydrogen as a fuel has advantages over batteries in certain applications.

1. Faster Refueling – Hydrogen fuel cells can be refilled in minutes, whereas battery charging can take much longer, even with fast-charging technology.

2. Higher Energy Density – Hydrogen has a much higher energy-to-weight ratio than batteries.

3. Less Dependence on Critical Minerals – Unlike lithium-ion batteries, which rely on materials like lithium, cobalt, and nickel, hydrogen production can be done using more widely available resources.

4. Consistent Performance in Extreme Conditions – Hydrogen fuel cells perform better in extreme temperatures compared to batteries, which can suffer from efficiency loss in very cold or hot environments.

5. Lower Environmental Impact Over Lifecycle – While battery production involves significant mining and disposal challenges, hydrogen can be produced using renewable energy.

The concept of democracy has its origins in ancient Greece, particularly in the city-state of Athens around the 5th century BCE. The word "democracy" comes from the Greek words demos (people) and kratos (power or rule), meaning "rule by the people."

The Magna Carta (1215) in England limited royal power and established legal principles. Early parliaments (e.g. England’s Parliament in the 13th century) laid the foundation for modern democracy.

Influenced by Enlightenment thinkers (e.g., John Locke, Montesquieu, Rousseau), the American Revolution (1776) and French Revolution (1789) helped shape modern democratic ideals.

Today, democracy has evolved into various forms, including representative democracy, constitutional democracy, and liberal democracy in many countries.

The word doily (sometimes spelled doilie) comes from the name of a 17th-century London draper, Doiley or Doyley, who was known for selling fine cloth. The term originally referred to a type of expensive wool or linen fabric used for clothing or decorative purposes.

By the 18th century, doily came to mean a small, decorative napkin or cloth used at the table. Eventually, in the 19th century, it took on its modern meaning: a lace or ornamental mat placed under plates, vases, or other objects for decoration.

So, the word evolved from a surname to a type of fabric and finally to the decorative item we know today.

Dryden Bobcat *** ANIMAL FACTS *** The bobcat, characterized by its distinctively fluffy cheeks, prominent ear tufts, and abbreviated tail, is recognized as the most widely distributed wild cat species throughout North America. Its adaptability to various environments contributes to its extensive range across the continent.