Two of the oldest questions in science are, ‘How deep is the ocean?’ and, ‘How much water do the world’s oceans hold?’ Researchers from two top marine-science centers in the United States – the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute (WHOI) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) – set out last year to find the answers. After employing the latest …
Like other moles, the star-nosed mole is very powerful in relation to its size. Using its paddle-shaped hands together with a twisting motion of its compact body, it constructs a network of tunnels about 50 cm (1.5 ft.) beneath the surface of the ground, but above the water table. Its nests are made of dried grass and other vegetation. Found …
Originating from Austria and Hungary, the Mangalitsa ‘sheep-pig’ is similar to the native Lincolnshire curly coat breed which died out in Britain 40 years ago. As part of a program to help save the animals from extinction, staff at Tropical Wings in Essex, U.K. are hoping that they can help the breed survive. “At first sight, people think they are …
The Crystal-coated Gas Mask just might be the next fashion accessory of the future. A cutting-edge accessory has left Mexican fashion lovers gasping for breath. Designer Gianfranco Reni unveiled a crystal-coated gas mask at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Mexico City, turning an iconic item from the Cold War era into a haute couture accessory for his military-inspired clothing line, …
This bizarre creature dubbed the “Oriental Yeti” has baffled scientists after being discovered in the ancient woodlands of remote central China. Hunter Lu Chin explained: “It looks a bit like a bear, but it doesn’t have any fur, and it has a tail like a kangaroo.” “It also does not sound like a bear – it has a voice more …
Have you looked in the mirror lately, concerned about gravity taking it’s toll? Are your facial features sagging a little too much, but plastic surgery just isn’t for you? The answer to your problems may be the Face Flexor Mask! This patented little exercise invention is designed to firm up drooping facial flesh with quicker and better results than plain …
