u/Intergalactic8void

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Damn I was not understanding what actually happened herebut after some research I found out this..

I gave this millipede a nudge with a rod, and this massive parasitic Horsehair Worm (phylum Nematomorpha) immediately burst out of its body. The worm had been growing inside the millipede, and the physical pressure simulated a crisis, triggering an emergency escape so it wouldn't get trapped in a dying host

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Adult horsehair worms are completely harmless to humans and pets, but they need water or damp soil to mate, which is why it broke out onto this wet ground.

Feeling really very bad for this guy!!😭

I was away for almost two years and finally came back home.

This was his reaction the moment he saw me.

He just froze and stared at me like his brain was buffering. 😭

He did recognize me after a while and came over for pets, but this initial look had me laughing.

Has anyone else's cat ever looked this confused after a long time apart?

Bro's face went through all five stages of recognition in one second.

"Wait... I know you.

"No way."

"It can't be.

"Why are you back?"

"System error."

No hate to cartoons at all

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I know they're a huge part of many people's childhoods.

But am I the only one who was obsessed with things like National Geographic, Discovery Science, Animal Planet, Turbo, Man vs. Wild, and documentaries instead?

While everyone around me was watching cartoons, I was glued to shows about space, the Amazon rainforest, volcanoes, wildlife, inventions, ancient civilizations, and how the world works.

Looking back, I genuinely feel those shows shaped the way I think. They sparked my curiosity about sustainability, conservation, science, geography, and nature. Even today, I'd rather watch a good documentary than most TV shows.

Sometimes I miss that feeling of discovering something new about our planet every day.

Anyone else here who had a childhood like this?

No hate to cartoons at all

..

I know they're a huge part of many people's childhoods.

But am I the only one who was obsessed with things like National Geographic, Discovery Science, Animal Planet, Turbo, Man vs. Wild, and documentaries instead?

While everyone around me was watching cartoons, I was glued to shows about space, the Amazon rainforest, volcanoes, wildlife, inventions, ancient civilizations, and how the world works.

Looking back, I genuinely feel those shows shaped the way I think. They sparked my curiosity about sustainability, conservation, science, geography, and nature. Even today, I'd rather watch a good documentary than most TV shows.

Sometimes I miss that feeling of discovering something new about our planet every day.

Anyone else here who had a childhood like this?

I rarely see anyone talk about this flavour, but Amul Falooda has been one of my absolute favourite.

The rose flavour, the little basil (sabja) seeds, and the overall taste just hit differently.Am I the only one who's obsessed with it, or does this flavour have a small fan club?

I found this on my verandah this morning in the Konkan region of Maharashtra, India. It looks like a small tuft of fur with something attached at one end. It's around a few centimeters long and doesn't seem to move.

Does anyone know what it could be? Could it be from a squirrel, rat, cat, or some insect/caterpillar? Any help with identification would be appreciated.

I support the idea of having a single entrance examination for IPM admissions.

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At the same time, flexibility can be maintained through the exam pattern. Similar to CUET, there can be separate sections for higher mathematics and basic arithmetic. Institutes that require advanced mathematics, such as IIM Indore, can consider the higher mathematics section, while other institutes can focus on aptitude and Class 10–12 level arithmetic.

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For many students from rural and remote backgrounds, managing multiple entrance examinations can be challenging. Application fees, travel expenses, accommodation costs, and the need to prepare for different examination patterns create additional barriers. In regions such as Konkan and other areas away from major cities, these challenges are often amplified. These challenges are particularly significant for students from economically weaker backgrounds, for whom the cost of multiple applications, travel, and accommodation can be a serious burden.

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I have also come across discussions about students who were unable to access certain fee concessions or support schemes because obtaining the required income certificates was difficult. The reasons may vary from place to place, but administrative hurdles can sometimes prevent deserving students from receiving the assistance meant for them.

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I also remember reading about a student who could appear only for IPMAT Indore despite being interested in multiple IPM programmes, as the overall cost of applications and examinations was difficult to manage. Following year she took a partial drop for JIPMaT.No capable student should have to limit their opportunities because of financial or logistical constraints.

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A common entrance examination would reduce these barriers and make the admission process more affordable, accessible, and equitable. Talent should be the deciding factor...not geography, financial circumstances, or administrative difficulties.