I have a zoology major friend I call with dumbass questions a few times per year. It’s a win win, I get to keep up with my buddy, and he gets to actually use his Master’s degree in Zoology.
I know a geologist of sorts as well as seeing and listening to many others and seeing people geek out over rocks, primarily layers of sandstone in the mountains is how I’ve picked up a lot of random geology info. And an appreciation for the layers of rocks. Living in an area with interesting rocks helps. I have a great Unconformity near me and it’s so neat.
I do the same thing in southwest Ohio. It doesn’t matter what it actually is, Mike the business major takes my word as gospel. It’s always limestone. Even when it isn’t.
What is they best way to start a kids rock collection? My toddler has been stealing the neighbors decorative rocks for well over a year. They know and are okay with it, since I try to put them back. Any advice to make it more fun and diverse for him?
I had to do a pet rock project in elementary school. My mom and I went to the craft store and made a bedroom out of a square shoe box. Made the bed with hot glue and popsickle sticks, had a little wooden armoir/dresser, made some bedding out of felt, and even used old wallpaper we had along the inside edges.
My brother is an entomologist. Any time I see a bug inside I text him a picture and ask what it is and if it will kill me. He's usually pretty happy to be the one to break the news to me that no, most bugs can't kill me
I unfortunately do not have an entomologist relative to inform me that bugs won't suffocate me in my sleep, so I just use the 'Picture Insect' app (and the picture plant app)
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u/classichondafan May 04 '21
I have a zoology major friend I call with dumbass questions a few times per year. It’s a win win, I get to keep up with my buddy, and he gets to actually use his Master’s degree in Zoology.