A small bear was brought to a zoo in Pennsylvania more than 30 years ago. The cub, given the name Fifi by the zoo staff, was imprisoned against her will because the zoo owners only wanted to use her as a form of entertainment. Fifi was made to perform tricks and was never given any love or respect; she was forced to live in abhorrent circumstances and was fed terrible … [Read more...] about The Bear Was Kept In A Cage For 30 Years; Observe Her Eyes When The Grid Opens.
A Roman Mosaic Floor Was Discovered Under An Italian Vineyard
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