In an unexpected turn of events, Otto the octopus, a resident of the Sea Star Aquarium in Coburg, Germany, found himself at the center of an unusual aquatic drama. This mischievous cephalopod managed to disrupt the tranquility of the aquarium by causing a power outage. The reason? Annoyance with a bright light that seemed to irk him incessantly. Otto's journey from a marine … [Read more...] about Otto the Octopus Wreaks Havoc: An Aquatic Mischief Maker
This Is What the Base of an Oil Platform Looks Like Before Being Towed Out to Sea
The base of an oil platform, also known as the jacket, is a massive steel structure that is anchored to the seabed. It provides a stable foundation for the platform deck and all of its equipment. Before being towed out to sea, the jacket is constructed in a shipyard. It is made up of a series of interconnected legs, trusses, and braces. The legs are driven into the seabed to … [Read more...] about This Is What the Base of an Oil Platform Looks Like Before Being Towed Out to Sea
Fire Hydrant Drinking Fountains Are a Simple But Cool Way To Make Cities More Liveable
Turning fire hydrants into drinking fountains (while keeping their original function) makes cities better places to live – especially in summertime. We love this idea. An easy and humane (especially in summertime) way to make use of all those lonesome fire hydrants in cities that are only used once in a long while. They are turned into drinking fountains that are of direct … [Read more...] about Fire Hydrant Drinking Fountains Are a Simple But Cool Way To Make Cities More Liveable
Injured stray dog dragged himself to safety after being hit by car — now he’s looking for a home
A stray dog who fought for survival after being paralyzed in a hit-and-run has been making a miraculous recovery — and is now looking for a home. A dog named Buster was taken in by Florida Urgent Rescue (FUR) earlier this year after he was struck by a car in the Bahamas, leaving him in critical condition. After the hit-and-run the poor dog could do nothing but try to drag … [Read more...] about Injured stray dog dragged himself to safety after being hit by car — now he’s looking for a home
Officers find tortoise on highway — discover she’s been missing from home for 3 years
It’s important to not lose hope when a pet runs away, even when all hope seems lost. We’ve seen many stories of lost animals reuniting with their families months or even years after they disappeared. That was the case recently in Florida after officers picked up a stray animal and realized it had been missing for three years — but it wasn’t a dog or a cat, but an African … [Read more...] about Officers find tortoise on highway — discover she’s been missing from home for 3 years