Let’s confuse the flies

Let’s confuse the flies

Scientists in Japan have discovered a clever way to reduce the need for using pesticides on livestock ― and the evidence is black and white. A study found that painting zebra-like stripes on cows significantly reduced attacks by biting flies. The inspiration came from observations that the striped coats of zebras attracted fewer flies than the solid black color of the Japanese cows. Researchers found that the zebra-painted cattle were bitten nearly 50% less than solid-black animals.

One day a Brit, an American, and a Scotsman walked into a pub together. They proceeded to each buy a pint of Guinness. Just as they were about to enjoy their beverages, three flies landed in each of their pints. The Englishman pushed his beer away from him in disgust. The American fished the offending fly out of his beer and continued drinking it as if nothing happened. The Scotsman picked the fly out of his drink and started shaking it over the pint, yelling, ‘SPIT IT OUT, SPIT IT OUT

What do spiders eat in Paris?
French flies!

Nature is just amazingly creative. Who would have thought of putting a fly swatter on the end of a cow?

Q: Why do spiders have eight legs!
A: Because if they had six they would be insects!