idonthavethumbs
idonthavethumbs t1_j62upg4 wrote
Reply to TIL the reason that farmers flood rice fields isn't to water the plants, as you might expect. It's done to keep away pests and weeds, and to protect against uneven rainfall. by Ninja_In_Shaddows
From the article: "The water regimes in flooded rice fields are diverse, but can be narrowed to four types: (i) permanent flooding, (ii) shortened flooding, (iii) intermittent flooding, and (iv) periodic moistening. "
idonthavethumbs t1_j62vg8x wrote
Reply to TIL Lydia Angiyou, a Canadian mother, fought off a polar bear bare handed to protect her son and other children, before a hunter shot it 4 times to bring it down by Sierra-117-
My Mom can beat up your dad