👓 Can you tell legends from hisstory?
Published about 2 months ago • 1 min read
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Hi Reader!
March is here, so Saint Patrick’s Day is near! Legends about Saint Patrick have always fascinated me. This year, I investigated the claim that he banished all snakes from Ireland. My research uncovered exciting facts about the world of snakes, including their lack of ears and eyelids!
In this issue:
☘️ Watch Saint Patrick banish the snakes (or not)
🐍 Read 10 slithering facts about snakes
⭐️ Vote for your favorite snake superpower
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Can the luck of the Irish be snaky?
A popular legend claims Saint Patrick banished all the snakes from Ireland. But is it true?
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10 Secrets of Snakes
#1: A snake skeleton has 600 - 1,800 bones. All snakes have 10 bones in their skull and jaw, but longer species have more vertebrae and ribs. But even the shortest snakes have many more bones than humans - an adult human skeleton has only 207 bones!
#2: Snakes smell with their tongues! They flick their tongues out to collect scent particles, then bring them back to their mouths for analysis by their Jacobson’s organ.
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What’s your favorite snake superpower?
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That’s all for this week, but I’ll see you next Friday. Remember to feed your mind!
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