Unsung Heroes: Your Saliva

Human saliva is probably one of the most looked down 'fluids' in human history. Give me one situation when someone used the word "spit" in a good context. But the truth is, your saliva does more than break down a few food molecules in your mouth. Your saliva does a massive array of things that make sure your mouth can be a shining white smile to oppose to a decaying, rotting mass of teeth and flesh.

"I spat on the ground as I begun to preform life saving CPR techniques on my friend as he went into cardiac arrest."

Your saliva consist of 98% water and 2% of mucus, electrolytes, antibacterial compounds and enzymes. That magical two percent practically protects your mouth from 95% of the things you throw at it. Producing saliva can account for digesting your food and lubricating your tongue, teeth and soft tissues in your mouth. Not only that, but it also pays a vital role to tasting food. Without saliva, that delicious red velvet cake would be nothing but a soft, luxurious, tasteless cake.

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Hugo Tale-Yax: Homeless Hero

On the morning of April 18th, Hugo Tale-Yax was just another homeless immigrant trying to make a decent living in the big city. Hold on, he was a immigrant? Obviously, he must be a tax-cheating, job-stealing, no-good jerk, right? If you just shook your head in agreement, you should hang your head in shame. Discriminating against someone due to their social class isn't as cool as it once was in the 90s; especially if it's Hugo Tale-Yax.

I doubt you'll discriminate me, if I had a knife.

The story began on the early morning of April 18th, 2010. Hugo was probably minding his own business, waiting for sunrise when he was suddenly thrown into a life-changing situation. He suddenly witnessed a strange man approach a woman with a knife. If you were in Hugo's shoes, what would you do? Quietly turn around and walk the other way, pretending not to see anything? Take a step back and quietly dial the police as the women gets robbed at knife point or stabbed to death? Or would you decide that it would be morally wrong to walk away and run over to the knife-wielding criminal and try to save a person you don't even know, risking your life with every step you take?

What Would You Do?

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Horrifying Tuesday: Masked Hunter (Reduvius personatus)

It's about time for Horrifying Tuesday right? Today, we're going to talk about one of the most devious insects we've ever come across. So it's pretty much just another day at Skyakes. Today's creature is the Masked Hunter, which actually closely resemble it's name, unlike other lamer creatures. This creature is probably one of the most "resourceful" insects we've had on Horrifying Tuesday and while it doesn't run around shooting pure acid at people, it's pretty creepy to think that these guys could be anywhere.

The Masked Hunter is an insect belonging to the assassin bug family, so you can probably guess that it's highly trained in tactical insurgence and being awesome with sunglasses. The bug itself is generally dark brown (to black), and can reach up to 22 mm. The insect is a short stubby three-segmented bug that somewhat resembles giant cockroaches. So far, it doesn't sound too impressive.

"I am disappoint."

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Why We Can't Simply Print More Money

So you're walking around a volcano minding your own business, when you trip over a bag labeled "Infinite Money". (I know, I'm not very good with examples.) You open it up, and find thousands of dollars in different currencies, after taking out a stack of the money, you find out that the sack replenishes itself. Do you take the bag and store it away for a rainy Friday, or do you toss it down the volcano? This article isn't a trick question with cliche answers such as possibly lose all your friends, or have people kill you. (Even though those are perfectly good reasons.) We're here to talk about actual things that are extremely likely to happen.

Here's a reminder of your mortality. Bam. Feel free to take a moment to reflect on life.

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8 Awesome Scholarships

People who go to college have greater chances of better jobs and better pay. Would you rather have a well-educated, college graduate working for you, or some high school drop-out that'll probably steal your money when you aren't looking? The problem is, college is expensive. It's not like saving money for that PS3, or that iPod; It'll cost you a pretty penny.

Below, you'll find six awesome scholarships that some may find a bit strange, but nonetheless are pretty darn awesome.

1. "Be Tall Scholarship"

If you are greater than this height, you might not exist in order to claim such scholarship.

How Much: 1000$
What You Need To Do:
You need to be five foot ten inches tall as a female, or six feet two inches tall as a male. That's right, you get a thousand dollars for school, for being born tall. Better make sure those kids grow big and tall now.

tall.org

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