Fungus (Botany)
If you are ever short of ideas for SF or fantasy, I find the insect world a great source of fodder, but here’s a fungus that might have inspired many a well-known invasion story: (Via Facebook)
http://nerdist.com/watch-the-devils-finger-fungus-hatch-like-a-xenomorph-egg/
Regency Christmas (History)
A description of the practices both celebratory and charitable in Regency England during the Christmas season. I was raised on the tradition of Saint Nick’s day and have continued the practice with my own children.
http://www.madamegilflurt.com/2015/11/christmas-in-regency.html
Negotiation (Life)
A podcast discussion about how negotiation is a part of our lives from jobs, shopping, and even relationships with some tips on how to approach one to increase the odds of success. (Via Facebook)
http://dearhandmadelife.com/podcast-episode-22-the-art-of-negotiation-with-ayesha-mahapatra/
Earnings (Publishing)
A look at different aspects of the Author Earnings data with the intent of seeing income comparisons between traditional and indie authors.
http://kriswrites.com/2015/10/07/business-musings-author-earnings/
Jellyfish (Zoology)
The definition of the animal kingdom is stretching with the examination of mucus parasites.
http://www.livescience.com/52823-weird-parasites-are-jellyfish.html?cmpid=NL_OAP_weekly_2015-11-17