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Strange news archive: September-October 2006
What in the world?
(Oct 31, 2006)
A mysterious gelatinous ball has puzzled and fascinated researchers
after undersea photographer Rudolf Svensen spotted it while diving
at the mouth of the Matre fjord in Hordaland, western Norway. On Oct.
1 Rudolf and his brother Erling were diving when he spotted the unusual
object. "It was 50-70 centimeters in diameter and looked like a huge
beach ball. It was transparent but had a kind of thick, red cord in
the middle."
Read
more. Source: Aftenposten |
Human species 'may split in two'
(Oct 23, 2006)
Humanity may split into two sub-species in 100,000 years' time as
predicted by H. G. Wells,
an expert has said. Evolutionary theorist Oliver Curry of the London
School of Economics expects a genetic upper class and a dim-witted
underclass to emerge. The human race would peak in the year 3000,
he said – before a decline due to dependence on technology.
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more. Source: BBC |
Beast in sediment is photo winner
(Oct 19, 2006)
A picture that took nine years to obtain and was almost deleted at
the last minute has won the Shell Wildlife Photographer of the Year
award. Goran Ehlme's shot of a walrus feeding on clams on the sea
floor is a whirl of grey; the animal's face is seen poking through
a cloud of disturbed sediment.
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more. Source: BBC |
Melua's deep sea gig sets record
(Oct 3, 2006)
Singer Katie Melua has entered the record books by playing the world's
deepest underwater concert. Melua and her band performed for workers
on a gas rig 303 metres below sea level on the Statoil Troll oil rig
in the North Sea. "This was definitely the most surreal gig I have
ever done," Melua said.
Read
more. Source: BBC |
The one that got away: Loch Ness Monster
(Sep 29, 2006)
Start looking into the phenomenon of the Loch Ness Monster and you
cannot help but stir up controversy. Nessie is one of the most iconic
symbols of Scotland and every year thousands of tourists make the
trip to the banks of Loch Ness. But the question of what is, or isn't,
beneath the deep mysterious waters of the loch has given rise to feuds,
rivalries, forgeries and even bombings.
Read
more. Source: The Scotsman |
Stunning finds of fish and coral
(Sep 20, 2006)
Discoveries of hugely diverse fish and coral species in the Indonesian
archipelago have amazed researchers. The Bird's Head region in Papua
may be the most biologically diverse in all the oceans, say scientists
from Conservation International (CI). Among 50 species believed to
be new are bottom-dwelling "walking" sharks and "flasher" wrasse,
which feature colourful male courting displays.
Read
more. Source: BBC |
Fairy mysterious
(Sep 10, 2006)
Fairies have been dancing in the garden of a Staverton couple, according
to ancient English folklore. A large fairy circle has appeared in
the lawn of Tom and Sue Gaylard's home in School Lane. Mrs Gaylard,
85, said: "It amazed me. I had never heard of it or seen anything
like it before and I couldn't believe it." The perfect ring of mushrooms,
know as a fairy or pixie circle, first appeared about three years
ago and has re-appeared annually, each time getting bigger.
Read
more. Source: Wiltshire Times |
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