A team of scientists recently captured and filmed an unknown species of Pseudoliparis, a type of snailfish, at a depth of 8,336 meters (27,350 feet) in the Izu-Ogasawara trench off the coast of Japan. This is the deepest fish ever caught on camera, breaking both the record for the deepest fish ever found and the deepest point at which a fish has been filmed. The … [Read more...] about New Record Set: Deepest Fish Ever Caught on Camera at 8,330 Meters in the Izu-Ogasawara Trench
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The Loudest Sound Ever Blew Out People’s Eardrums From 40 Miles Away
In 1883, a volcanic island in Indonesia known as Krakatoa erupted, unleashing a blast so loud that it's considered to be the loudest sound ever recorded in history. The sound was so intense that it ruptured eardrums and inflicted severe damage on people and objects up to 40 miles away. Krakatoa, which was located between Java and Sumatra, had been dormant for over 200 years … [Read more...] about The Loudest Sound Ever Blew Out People’s Eardrums From 40 Miles Away
Have You Ever Seen a Moonbow? A Beautiful Nighttime Rainbow
When it comes to natural phenomena, rainbows are one of the most well-known and awe-inspiring sights. But have you ever heard of a moonbow? Also known as a lunar rainbow, these beautiful nighttime rainbows are created by the light of the moon rather than the sun. Like regular rainbows, moonbows are formed by the reflection, refraction, and dispersion of light in water … [Read more...] about Have You Ever Seen a Moonbow? A Beautiful Nighttime Rainbow
The Astonishing Discovery of the Largest Gold Nugget Ever Found
The discovery of the largest gold nugget ever found is truly a remarkable event that has captivated the world. The nugget weighed an astounding 173 pounds, which is the equivalent weight of an adult man. This magnificent find has made headlines across the globe and has sparked a renewed interest in the search for precious metals. The discovery of such a large gold nugget is … [Read more...] about The Astonishing Discovery of the Largest Gold Nugget Ever Found
The Biggest Ape That Ever Lived Was Doomed By Its Size
The demise of Gigantopithecus some 100,000 years ago reveals why big is often not better. Sometimes, in evolution, the bigger they are, the harder they fall. And Gigantopithecus was pretty darn big. Fossils indicate it stood as high as 10 feet (3 meters) and weighed up to 1,100 pounds (500 kilograms) If you’re an animal, there are advantages to … [Read more...] about The Biggest Ape That Ever Lived Was Doomed By Its Size