A Roman mosaic floor has been discovered under a vineyard in northern Italy after decades of searching. Surveyors in the commune of Negrar di Valpolicella north of Verona published images of the well-preserved tiles buried under metres of earth. According to officials, scholars first found evidence of a Roman villa there more than a century ago. Technicians are still … [Read more...] about A Roman Mosaic Floor Was Discovered Under An Italian Vineyard
This Incredible Koi Fish Lived For 226 Years
Hanako was a scarlet koi fish that lived from c. 1751 to 7 July 1977. In that remarkable span, Hanako—which means “flower girl/maid” in Japanese—was owned by several individuals, the last of which being Dr. Komei Koshihara. Her age was determined by examining her scales. According to The Guardian: The age of a fish is calculated in much the same way as one … [Read more...] about This Incredible Koi Fish Lived For 226 Years
French Beekeepers Are Made Enraged By Blue And Green Honey
Bees at a cluster of apiaries in northeastern France have been producing honey in strange shades of blue and green, alarming their keepers, who now believe the cause is residue from M&M's candy containers processed at a nearby biogas plant. Since August, beekeepers around the town of Ribeauville in the region of Alsace have seen bees returning to their hives carrying … [Read more...] about French Beekeepers Are Made Enraged By Blue And Green Honey
Just Enough Room Island, The Worlds Smallest Inhabited Island And The Interesting Story Behind It
A family by the name of the Sizeland family gave Just Enough Room Island, formerly known as Hub Island, its name in the 1950s. They intended to buy the land and use it as a vacation "getaway" home, which is why they built the small house and planted at least two trees on the property. They wanted a place where they could enjoy some peace and quiet, so they chose this fairly … [Read more...] about Just Enough Room Island, The Worlds Smallest Inhabited Island And The Interesting Story Behind It
Homeless Man Bravely Jumps Over A Bridge To Save His Rabbit, Which Was Thrown By A Young Man
Gary Kearney, a 20-year-old man from Crumlin, Dublin, England, was sentenced to four months in prison for savagely and mercilessly throwing a rabbit owned by a homeless man named John Byrne off a bridge. Witnesses told regional media that John Byrne was begging for alms and food on the well-known local O'Connell bridge with Lily, his dog, and Barney, the rabbit, when … [Read more...] about Homeless Man Bravely Jumps Over A Bridge To Save His Rabbit, Which Was Thrown By A Young Man