BOOM! 2 commitments in 2 days for Michigan Football, as 2027 three-star safety Maxwell Miles announced his commitment to the Wolverines:
Happy @mlb Opening Day (night?) to those who celebrate.
We are saddened by the loss of Ghost, the giant Pacific octopus who was beloved by staff, guests, and those who learned about her online. Ghost died on March 24 after entering senescence, the natural end-of-life process after laying eggs.
“We are going to miss her. Ghost left a big impression on us and on so many people, even those beyond our Aquarium,” said Nate Jaros, Aquarium of the Pacific vice president of animal care.
You can pop a balloon with just a lemon! 🍋🎈
@alexdainis explains the chemistry behind this surprising reaction, starting with the oil in a lemon peel. That oil contains limonene, a nonpolar molecule found in citrus, and many balloons are made of latex, which is made up of long chains of nonpolar molecules. Because limonene and latex have similar chemical properties, the lemon oil can act like a solvent and begin to break down the balloon’s surface.