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Hawaii’s 1905 mosquitofish import now linked to native species decline

The introduction of mosquitofish in Hawaii has dramatically affected the ecosystem, leading to notable declines in native aquatic insects. These invasive fish fiercely prey on local species, disrupting food chains. The native damselflies, unprepared for such predation, are particularly vulnerable, seeing their populations plummet. Additionally, mosquitofish compete with endemic fish and…

Hawaii’s 1905 mosquitofish import now linked to native species decline

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Is Friday the 13th really more common? I counted 400 years to find out

The superstition claims Friday the 13th is unlucky. It turns out it's also, very slightly, the most likely — the 13th lands on a Friday more often than on any other weekday.

  • Friday the 13th appears slightly more often than other weekdays over 400 years.
  • Friday the 13th occurred 688 times in the 400-year cycle.
  • Leap years added an extra week in 71 of the 400 years, affecting the distribution.

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