Something You Should Know Why You Owe Your Life to Bugs & The Fascinating Rise of the Emoji
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Jul 10, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, Karyn Light-Gibson, an educator and author, reveals how insects are essential to our ecosystem, acting as the backbone of food production. Meanwhile, Keith Houston, author of a book on emoji history, dives into the evolution of these digital icons, explaining how their meanings can change based on context and usage. Together, they explore the fascinating interconnectedness of bugs and modern communication, highlighting how both shape our world in unexpected ways.
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Correct Use of Bring/Take and Farther/Further
- Use bring when moving something toward you and take when moving something away from you.
- Distinguish farther for physical distance and further for metaphorical extension or degree.
Bugs Are Essential for Life
- Insects form the base of the food chain and pollinate about 75% of the food we eat.
- They are crucial decomposers preventing trash accumulation and supporting all life.
Mosquitoes’ Ecological Debate
- Mosquitoes are a critical food source for many animals despite being deadly vectors.
- Entomologists debate their necessity but work toward reducing their populations via sterilization.
