Jacob Simon

Jacob Simon

Brooklyn, NY
Apr
25
A tentacle

We finally saw a colossal squid

Hey fam, Let's end your week on a high note. The sun is shining, it's getting
5 min read
Apr
18
A pangolin

What's a pangolarium?

Hey fam, Adding the final touches to this email a few hours later than normal because I moved! Stressed, tired,
6 min read
Apr
11
a paper medal

Even rats can break world records

Hey fam, Happy Friday! I hope it's sunny & warm where you are in the world, and you
6 min read
Apr
04
the sea

Record number of deep sea explorers

Hey fam, Happy Friday! Whatever your week was like, let's take a few moments to ground ourselves and
6 min read
Mar
28
a clock on a half pink half blue background

Days are long, months are short

Hey fam, Believe it or not, March is (pretty much) over. In an effort to establish these daily good news
6 min read
Mar
21
Yellow flowers in a field

Welcome back to Spring

Hey fam, Happy Spring (if you're in the Northern Hemisphere)! Spring to me means blooming flowers, sunny park
5 min read
Mar
14
28 on a watch

Season 28 of life

Hey fam, Yesterday was my 28th birthday! My 27th year brought more fulfillment and excitement than I would've
6 min read
Mar
07
The Capital Building in DC on a rainy day

Can we agree on anything?

Today we talk about National Park protests, better Mardi Gras beads, a superpod of 2,000 dolphins, and a great bipartisan action taking place in Washington DC.
6 min read
Feb
28
A monkey in a tree

How did the monkey cross the road?

After a road was built right through the Amazon rainforest, one woman stepped up to reconnect the forest canopy for tree-dwelling species. Enjoy the story along with many more!
6 min read
Feb
21
A rat painted on a brick wall

Crime fighting rats

Yes, real life superhero rats are being trained to sniff out landmines, tuberculosis, and illegal wildlife products. Who knew!
6 min read