I just read a very interesting article from the University of Bristol, England.

They did a study on Zebras, Horses, and Flies.

Basically they found that flies will avoid Zebras, but will go to horses. Then they dressed horses in Zebra sheets and neck coverings and the flies avoided the horses too. They conclude that the stripes confuse the flies eyes. They do mine when I focus on them, but then, a lot of things confuse my mind lately.

They are also pursuing this thought with what might confuse driverless cars.

It’s a worthwhile read. You can find it under “Zebra stripes are dazzling – particularly to flies.” Or “Why do Zebras have stripes? Perhaps to dazzle away flies.” By Associated Press London.

Gives you something to consider while you wait for Spring to arrive.