A fisherman from Portland, Maine, recently caught a stunningly rare blue lobster before releasing it back into the ocean. The crustacean’s vibrant blue shell is the result of a genetic mutation that causes the lobster to produce an excess of a specific protein, giving its shell its extraordinary color. The rare catch was reported by tech entrepreneur Lars-Johan Larsson, … [Read more...] about Man Catches ‘One in Two Million’ Blue Lobster, and Throws It Back Into the Water
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Florida’s Population Surges Past 23 Million for the First Time
It's a boom time for Florida Man. As Florida’s population surpasses 23 million for the first time ever, the Sunshine State might soon need a new moniker – not for a sudden influx of sparkly vampires, but due to a wave of retirees. According to a report released Friday by the state’s Demographic Estimating Conference, there are now 23,002,597 people residing in Florida as … [Read more...] about Florida’s Population Surges Past 23 Million for the First Time
Man surprises wife on golden anniversary with golden field of a million sunflowers
A Kansas farmer found 1.2 million ways to show his wife of 50 years how much he loves her. Celebrating their golden anniversary in 2023, Lee Wilson surprised his wife Renee with a field of golden sunflowers, 24,000 for each year they were married. Keep reading to learn more about this incredibly romantic gesture! Lee Wilson was on a mission to find an extra special … [Read more...] about Man surprises wife on golden anniversary with golden field of a million sunflowers
Exploring Java: An Island Home to 151 Million People
Indonesia's Java is a land of staggering statistics. A staggering 151 million people live on this island, making up nearly 2% of the world's entire population. That's enough people to fill entire countries several times over, all concentrated on a single landmass! Java isn't just densely populated; it's also geographically fascinating. Part of the Greater Sunda Islands … [Read more...] about Exploring Java: An Island Home to 151 Million People
Super-aged Japan now has 9 million vacant homes. And that’s a problem
Japan, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and technological advancements, finds itself grappling with an unprecedented dilemma: a staggering surplus of vacant houses. The number has soared to a record high of nine million, a figure surpassing the entire population of New York City. These abandoned dwellings, known as "akiya" in Japanese, present multifaceted challenges for … [Read more...] about Super-aged Japan now has 9 million vacant homes. And that’s a problem