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The REAL Life Mermaid

The REAL Life Mermaid

Posted by The Editor on 03/02/2009

A medical condition, caused doctors to amputate both of Nadya Vessey's legs when she was young. Now at the age of 50, she has realized her dream of becoming a real-life mermaid, thanks to Weta Workshop, an Oscar-winning special effects company, that brought us movies like Lord of the Rings, King Kong and The Chronicles of Narnia.

A Fish That 'Bounces'

A Fish That 'Bounces'

Posted by The Editor on 02/28/2009

Scientists recently discovered a new species of frogfish that bounces off the ocean floor like a rubber ball, instead of elegantly gliding like other fishes.

British Biologist Snags 771lb Stingray

British Biologist Snags 771lb Stingray

Posted by The Editor on 02/26/2009

It was a dream come true for biologist and fishing enthusiast, Ian Welch, when he reeled in a 771lbs stingray, while fishing in the Maeklong River in Thailand.

These Shrimp Are Fitter Than Most Humans

These Shrimp Are Fitter Than Most Humans

Posted by The Editor on 11/03/2008

How can you tell a healthy shrimp from a sick one? Just place it on a treadmill and see how long it can run. At least that's what a team of scientists from the Pacific University in Oregon did - And the results were quite astonishing.

Hey Mom, What's That Fishy Smell?

Hey Mom, What's That Fishy Smell?

Posted by The Editor on 07/23/2008

The next time your mom heads out for a pedicure (that thing that makes her toes look all pretty), don't be surprised if she comes back smelling a little 'fishy'. Welcome to the latest in SPA treatments - fish pedicures!