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
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Watch This Fish That Looks Alien Flaunts Its See-Through Head in Amazing Video
Life can be quite bizarre deep in the ocean. The barreleye fish, though, may be the most bizarre life form we've found among all the otherworldly-looking creatures down there. These truly bizarre creatures, which are found at depths where most light cannot penetrate, have heads that are see-through, allowing their eyes to effectively peer out the sunroof as they move through … [Read more...] about Watch This Fish That Looks Alien Flaunts Its See-Through Head in Amazing Video
Temperatures of -62 °C were brutal this weekend in Siberia
At the moment, Siberia is experiencing dangerously low temperatures. In Tongulakh, a rural area of the Sakha Republic, Russia, on Sunday, January 15, temperatures as low as -62.4°C (-80.32°F) were recorded. The temperatures were provided by Ventusky, a Czech meteorological organization. According to them, this is the coldest it has been in Siberia since 2002 and a "new all-time … [Read more...] about Temperatures of -62 °C were brutal this weekend in Siberia
She was walking through the park when she noticed her son holding this plant. She became terrified and went straight to the doctor
Although scientists are unsure of the exact nature of the red substance that oozes from bleeding tooth fungus, they have discovered that it contains a pigment with anticoagulant and antibacterial properties. It also contains another substance that may aid in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Despite one of its other names, the Bleeding Tooth Fungus is not toxic, but it … [Read more...] about She was walking through the park when she noticed her son holding this plant. She became terrified and went straight to the doctor
This Couple “Rents” Out Christmas Trees, Year After Year
Along with Santa Claus, the mistletoe, and other symbols of Christmas, the Christmas tree is a time-honored custom that has evolved into an essential part of any home. The spruce, pine, or fir trees used for Christmas can be living or artificial, electronic (like those used for Christmas lights), or both. They can be a few to dozens of feet tall, and, believe it or not, … [Read more...] about This Couple “Rents” Out Christmas Trees, Year After Year