An investigation into a "mermaid mummy," a strange-looking creature (or creatures), allegedly caught between 1736 and 1741 in a fishing net off the coast of present-day Kochi Prefecture, Japan, has begun. The "mermaid" has been maintained at the Enjuin temple in Asakuchi since its discovery (or, if you're a little more doubtful, since someone stitched a fish to a monkey), … [Read more...] about Investigators Are Looking Into A 300-Year-Old Mummified “Mermaid” Who Was Allegedly Spotted In The 1700s
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This Is The Hilarious Outcome Of A Man’s Attempt To Stuff A Lion In The 18Th Century
A stuffed Swedish lion outperformed them all centuries before the pathetically subpar restoration of a Spanish painting or the derided bronze monument of Cristiano Ronaldo. The unsurprising outcome of a taxidermist being obliged to stuff and preserve a lion without having any knowledge of what a lion truly looks like is The Lion Of Gripsholm Castle. The Royal Palace of … [Read more...] about This Is The Hilarious Outcome Of A Man’s Attempt To Stuff A Lion In The 18Th Century
Crows From New Caledonia Have Demonstrated Abilities Never Before Seen In Creatures Other Than Humans
Crows from New Caledonia produce tools that are arguably more sophisticated than those made by any other animal outside humans. Crows appear to be able to learn from one another, and their technology may even be developing, but it has baffled scientists how such solitary animals without language can communicate with one another. Corvus moneduloides are very lonely animals, but … [Read more...] about Crows From New Caledonia Have Demonstrated Abilities Never Before Seen In Creatures Other Than Humans
Researchers Find That Relaxing Rats By Letting Them Operate Miniature Cars
A group of rats have developed the ability to maneuver little vehicles around in search of food. How did this improbable situation occur? Actually, for a rather intriguing reason. The vehicle-driving rats were employed by researchers from the University of Richmond in Virginia to demonstrate how an enriched environment can enhance cognitive function and aid develop the … [Read more...] about Researchers Find That Relaxing Rats By Letting Them Operate Miniature Cars
Evidence Of A Native American King’s House, As Seen By Spanish Conquistadors, Has Been Discovered In Florida
A complex indigenous culture built upon chiefdoms and tributes was discovered by the Spanish as they approached the Florida Keys in the 16th century. The King of the Calusa people was welcomed by the European explorers at his magnificent home, which was built atop a man-made island off the coast of Florida. This home, which was previously only known from Spanish manuscripts, … [Read more...] about Evidence Of A Native American King’s House, As Seen By Spanish Conquistadors, Has Been Discovered In Florida