A snorkeler in Australia hardly believed her eyes when she spotted a sand mullet fish with a wedding band wrapped around its neck. Norfolk Island local Susan Prior was swimming off the east coast of Australia when she beheld the strange site. Believing the ring might be of value, Prior put it up on the local Classifieds page in the hope she would find the … [Read more...] about Snorkeler Finds Holiday Goer’s Wedding Ring Worn by a Fish on Its Neck
Boiling Lobsters Alive Will Be Illegal As Study Confirms They Feel Pain
It might soon be illegal to boil lobsters alive thanks to a government-commissioned study that confirmed crustaceans can feel pain just like us. The research done by the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) found that there was strong scientific evidence that these animals have the capacity to experience pain, distress or harm. This means that they will … [Read more...] about Boiling Lobsters Alive Will Be Illegal As Study Confirms They Feel Pain
Security Camera Captures Raccoon Happily Catching Falling Snowflakes
The camera caught glimpse of the merry intruder in the backyard of a Washington state home. Timothy Ellis was working on his computer at home some time before Christmas when he noticed something strange being recorded by one of his security cameras outside. At a second glance, he realized he was watching a raccoon standing on its hind legs, happily trying to catch as … [Read more...] about Security Camera Captures Raccoon Happily Catching Falling Snowflakes
It’s Breathtaking How A Waterfall In Peru Resembles A Bride Wearing A Wedding Gown And Veil
Peru is known for its beautiful natural landscapes, including the Andes Mountains, the Amazon rainforest, and the historic Machu Picchu. But recently, a newly discovered waterfall has been added to the country's list of natural wonders. La Cascada de la Novia, or the Bride Waterfall, was named for its striking resemblance to a bride's wedding gown and veil. The Bride … [Read more...] about It’s Breathtaking How A Waterfall In Peru Resembles A Bride Wearing A Wedding Gown And Veil
The World’s Population Is Set To Decline For The First Time In Centuries
For the first time in centuries the world's population is set to decline in a few decades. There are currently around 7.8 billion of us in the world right now and that number is expected to peak in 2064, when I'll be 69 years old...yikes. Based on a new study published in The Lancet, the peak will be at roughly 9.7 billion and then will drop to 8.8 billion by 2100, … [Read more...] about The World’s Population Is Set To Decline For The First Time In Centuries