The Amazing Citizens of the Sea

Transparent baby slipper lobsterAll images courtesy of Dr. Nancy Knowlton and used with permissionEven though we know a lot about our Earth, we are often surprised by new discoveries every day. Especially when it comes to marine life, we must admit that it is much more complex than we think and God knows what hidden wonders are there beneath sea level. Among the many surprises,...

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Huge Solar Storm Triggers Unusual Auroras

Aurora Over QuebecPhotograph courtesy Ian DiamondAuroras create green curtains of light August 4 over the Rupert River in Waskaganish (see map), a Cree Nation community in Quebec, Canada.Last week's northern lights—which lasted a few days—were products of a large burst of plasma, or charged gas, from the sun known as a coronal mass ejection. A NASA orbiter called the Solar...

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Unusual Snake With Foot Discovered

A snake with a single clawed foot has been discovered in China, according to reports. Dean Qiongxiu, 66, said she discovered the reptile clinging to the wall of her bedroom with its talons in the middle of the night."I woke up and heard a strange scratching sound. I turned on the light and saw this monster working its way along the wall using his claw," said Mrs Duan of Suining,...

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Artist Made Wonderful Art on his Head

Artist uses his head as canvasBalding artist Philip Levine uses his head and comes up with a smart idea - to use his head. Rather than shaving as a statement of defeat in the fight against baldness, he has embraced it and uses the smooth surface as his canvas. A lesson in how to turn a problem into an asset. Sou...

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Unusual and Creative Concept Hats

Mmmm... Cheesy!At the Royal Ascot annual horse races in England, a woman wears a hat shaped like a platter of blue cheese and grapes. Think this hat is insane? Scroll down the gallery for other weird ones..King Kong Would Love This OneA model wears a felt hat shaped like a gorilla's hand. Gooooooaaaal! Royal Ascot 2004Yep, the Sink's in There Too: Royal Ascot '08Just Say Neigh:...

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Unusual and Funny Shoes with Faces

Gwen Murphy transforms old shoes into unique characters with scary faces. The artist uses clay and acrylic paint to give each recycled shoe its own personality and facial expression.Sou...

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