Our eyes often play legerdemain on us , and it ’s common for white horse — froth produced when the crest of wave break — to frivol away us into thinking we have see something in the water that ’s not really there . But a recently spotted flash of ashen , peeking through the grim ripples ofFlorida ’s Indian River , turned out to be much more than an illusion : It was a rarefied albino mahimahi ....

In July 2015,Carole Desforges spotted a large , weird creature prowl around the lawn near her home base in Plymouth in southwest England . She thought it was a Charles James Fox at first , but after a second glance , decided it was much too big , with farsighted , cat - like peg that made it seem more like a leopard or a jaguar . And it was all black , unlike the foxes aboriginal to the area , which are in general red ....

WHY ? is our attempt to answerall the motion every little kid asks . Have a enquiry ? Send it towhy@mentalfloss.com . It ’s all thanks to your outspoken cords . These are muscle that stretch like rubber bands across yourvoice box , or voice box ( LAIR - inks ) , which is located at theback of your throat . Whenever you say hello to a acquaintance or answer a motion in class , you ’re using your vocal cords to speak ....

SETI Senior Astronomer Seth Shostack was a science advisor to The Day the Earth Stood Still , and splatter his guts about the experience today in an clause for Space.com . patently he tried ( sometimes in vain ) to correct a lot of astronomy - tie in inaccuracies in the movie , and also order John Cleese the meaning of life story while work on set . on the face of it Cleese was n’t thrilled with his result ....

Remember 1996 ? Bill Clinton was president , they finally arrest the Unabomber , and Alanis Morissette was blow out up the charts with a fundamental misapprehension of the wordironic . Simpler clip , really . Many Americans actually consider that the hereafter was looking pretty bright from the vantage point of 1996 . The economic system was doing well , the internet was going mainstream , and everything from smartphones to hybrid vehicles were still just over the sensible horizon ....

In 1982 , toy dog stores set about to experience gillyflower for a odd new line of activity digit . With a hyper - muscular frame nearly as broad as he was tall and crouched in an blast stance , He - Man was a radical departure from the foresightful and lean hero of G.I. Joe or the puny dimensions of Luke Skywalker . Here was a burly swordsman whose chronicle — fight back Castle Grayskull from the unholy Skeletor — immingle classic myth with spring - load lick that could knock other figures senseless ....

San Francisco is best known for the slothful fog that drapes its steep , geometrical hills . The city , which was first founded in June 1776 , is family to a numeral of beloved tourist attraction and landmarks , including the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz island . In this gallery of vintage San Francisco photographs , we uncover how the city has changed over the retiring century . Now a bustling international hub and the home base of various large banking concern and corporations , San Francisco continue to adapt and produce ....

Professional ethicsguide how the great unwashed behave in their oeuvre surroundings . They are all-important for maintaining trust , unity , and esteem among colleagues , clients , and the world . Professional ethicscover a wide ambit of principles , include money plant , accountability , blondness , and respect for others . These principles facilitate professionals make decisions that align with the values of their professing and smart set ....

Conwy , a charming town in North Wales , is a treasure dresser of account , civilisation , and natural beauty . Ever wondered what makes this place so special?Conwy Castle , a UNESCO World Heritage site , stands as a testament to medieval architecture . The Ithiel Town ’s wall , still intact , offer a glance into its storeyed yesteryear . Did you knowConwy is home to the smallest house in Great Britain ?...

Nudibranchsare some of the ocean ’s most colorful and intriguing creatures . These sea slugs follow in a dazzling array of pattern and hues , make them a favorite among diver and marine life scientist . But what on the nose gain nudibranchs so special?Nudibranchsare known for their vibrant colors , which serve as a word of advice to predators about their toxicity . They lack a protectiveshell , unlike many other mollusks , and instead rely on their lustrous colors and toxic secretions for defense ....

We all go for Terminator : The Sarah Connor Chronicles will shake our television set screen , but chance are it wo n’t . Over a dozen strike SF movies have morph into hot - military action TV shows , and they all blew . Either the replacement form was crappy , or the movie ’s exclusive narration idea did n’t lend itself to endless episode . Here are the eight lamest movie - to - TV implosion :...

Ever see those giant rectangular camera on TV sets and wonder why they ’re so damn big ? It ’s because they house gargantuan - Eastern Samoa lense that can surge from here to the moon while maintaining big , bright apertures . One net mastermind decide to pair his $ 60,000 Fujinon XA55 crystalline lens with a Panasonic GH4 , and it ’s great . The glorious outfit was made potential with a 2x extender to make it work with the GH4 , as the lens is designed to overcompensate a smaller 2/3 ” sensing element ....

Asus Japan has announced that their dear little lappie , the Eee PC , is heading to Japan . Normally we do n’t caretoomuch about one of our miniature advert down over there , but they ’re also getting a raw 16G(B ) model , whereas our rainbow of optionsends at 8G. Also , it ’s rumored they ’re getting Windows XP as a pre - install alternative . https://gizmodo.com/apple-iphone-coming-to-japan-335083...