Fun
A collection of creative bookcases:
http://www.toxel.com/inspiration/2011/06/13/15-cool-and-unusual-bookshelves/
Life
I can’t imagine there are many people who were not told (usually at a young, impressionable age) that to touch a baby bird meant the parents would abandon it to starve. But is it true?
http://www.lifeslittlemysteries.com/baby-bird-touch-mother-abandon-2222/
Research
A glimpse at autism from the inside that is just beautiful and illuminating:
http://www.shiftjournal.com/2011/11/30/the-obsessive-joy-of-autism/
Science
Mammals are supposed to be an evolutionary advantage, but the costs of carrying a fetus may outweigh the benefits where dolphin populations are concerned:
http://www.livescience.com/17197-dolphin-pregnancy-drag.html
Writing
Valerie Comer gives a quick introduction to, or review of, the concept of character’s goals, motivations, and conflicts, along with how to use the technique:
http://valeriecomer.com/gmc-not-the-truck/