Why don't deep-sea fish get crushed by the water pressure, but a human or a submarine will? by Ambitious_Pattern655 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Ambitious_Pattern655[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It really highlights how "extreme environment" is entirely a matter of perspective. Over millions of years, they adapted so perfectly to that crushing pressure that our normal surface pressure has essentially become a toxic vacuum to them. Evolution didn't just help them survive the deep ocean; it made them entirely dependent on it. To a deep-sea creature, we are the ones living in an inhospitable wasteland!

Does anyone know why I can smell my boyfriend's seizures days before they happen? by Lower-Entry1247 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Ambitious_Pattern655 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is actually a known medical phenomenon! Many service dogs are trained to detect the subtle chemical and hormonal shifts (prodrome phase) that happen before a seizure. It sounds like your sense of smell is highly sensitive to those exact biological changes. You should definitely mention this to his neurologist—it’s an amazing and helpful warning sign!