Katy Willis

Katy Willis is a writer, master herbalist, master gardener, and certified canine nutritionist who has been writing since 2002. She’s finds joy in learning new and interesting things, and finds history, science, and nature endlessly fascinating.

From Regenerative Powers to a Carnivorous Diet | 15 Axolotl Facts

Axolotls are charming and fascinating. They have remarkable behaviors and physical abilities, and are, of course, ridiculously charismatic thanks to their facial features and frilled gills. While I’d never keep them as pets, because they belong in their natural habitat, I’m utterly fascinated by these fabulous little creatures. Axolotls Are Critically Endangered in the Wild […]

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26 Wild Theories on How the Zombie Apocalypse Could Actually Begin

Zombies roaming the streets, ending life as we know it, and infecting almost every human on the planet while a few isolated bands of human survivors do battle with the undead and each other. We’ve all seen the movies and the TV shows. Lots of us have read the books. (I’m currently re-reading Frank Tayell’s

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Forever Frozen in Time: 28 Things You Didn’t Know About Pompeii

Like many people, I’ve always been utterly fascinated by Pompeii, the city frozen in time. It’s more than just the macabre spectacle of the casts of the people who so tragically perished. Inside the buildings, in the streets, and in the exterior gathering places, you’ll see a beautifully preserved snapshot of what life was like

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15 Weirdest Natural Phenomena You’ve Never Heard Of

Nature never ceases to amaze us with its incredible wonders. While we’re familiar with rainbows and northern lights, our planet hides many more unusual spectacles. From underwater circles to glowing waves, Earth is full of strange and beautiful sights that seem almost magical. These rare phenomena challenge our understanding of the world and remind us

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Top 15 NHS Regions with the Highest Prescription Bills—Is Your Area on the List?

Some people believe we are super lucky to have a system in place like the NHS, providing world-class healthcare to every citizen for free. Others believe the NHS should do better, and that there are significant failings in some areas. Well, let’s look at one arm of the NHS – prescriptions – and how and

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12 Ancient Babylonian Inventions We Still Use Today

The ancient Babylonians were incredible innovators, leaving a lasting mark on human civilization. The ancient Babylonian period ran from about 2000 BCE to 540 BCE. Their inventions and discoveries continue to shape our world, even thousands of years later. From mathematics to timekeeping, these brilliant minds laid the groundwork for many tools and concepts we

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From hibernation to Pollination | 15 Things You Didn’t Know About Bats

For reasons I don’t really understand, bats have a bad reputation. So many people are terrified of them, but I don’t get it. They’re useful, incredible little creatures. In fact, somehow, one got stuck inside my home a few months back – a little pipistrelle bat. And one of my dogs found it the next

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15 SHTF Scenarios You Haven’t Planned For But Should

As preppers, we pride ourselves on being ready for anything. But even the most prepared among us might overlook some potential disasters. It’s not always the obvious threats that catch us off guard. Sometimes, it’s the scenarios we never saw coming that pose the biggest challenges. This list explores 15 often-overlooked SHTF situations that deserve

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