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Bank of America was originally founded as Bank of Italy, in America. They survived the Great San Fran Earthquake and were the first bank to open after it. Turns out, the bank owners had smuggled the money out of the city right after the quake. The fires consumed most of downtown and left the other […]
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A tree in Glastonbury, England, is said to flower on Christmas day—and people were disappointed that it did not obey the switch to the Gregorian calendar in 1752.
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In ’94 USA Today declaired the Mentos “Fresh Goes Better” campaign one of the worst ad campaigns even though sales doubled in ’94 and tripled in ’96.
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In 1949 Simon the cat was awarded a military medal after surviving injuries from a cannon shell, raising morale, and killing off a rat infestation during the Yangtze Incident.
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Due to food and labour shortages in the 1960’s, Brazil has the world’s largest population of Japanese people outside of Japan.
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The deepest parts of the ocean remain a mystery to people and scientists alike. And eels are just a tiny part of it. But, they are still incredibly interesting.
Here are some eel facts that will slither right into your brain and shock you.
Electrifying facts about eels
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There are over 800 different species of eels in the world. They can be as short as the 2-inch one-jawed eel, or as long as the 13-foot slender giant moray eel.
Most eels live in the shallow waters of the ocean, but some live in waters as deep as 13,000 feet.
They can burrow into sand, mud, or among rocks.
Most eels are also nocturnal, so they’re rarely seen by people.
The heaviest eel is the European conger. The maximum size reported of one of these eels is 240 pounds.
That’s a lotta eel.
Most eels begin life as larvae. The larvae are flat and transparent, and they eat marine snow, which are small particles floating in the water.
From there, they become glass eels, so named for their appearance.
At this stage, they transition from the ocean to freshwater.
As they grow, they become what are called elvers.
In the 19th century, Londoners would call the passage of young eels along the Thames “eel fare.” It’s been theorized that that’s where the term “elver” comes from.
After being elvers, eels mature into yellow stage eels, and finally, silver stage eels.
At this point, most eels will be back in the ocean to mate.
One of the most commonly known types of eel, the electric eel, is not actually an eel at all!
It’s really a South American knifefish, and it’s more closely related to carps and catfish than to true eels.
Electric eels can emit shocks up to 650 volts. That’s over five times the power of a standard American wall socket. But despite their electrifying power, these eels aren’t usually very aggressive.
They’ll usually just shock to stun prey or ward off predators. They also use a weak electric pulse as a kind of radar because their eyesight is very bad.
The eel used in sushi is usually unagi, which are freshwater eels.
The European eel, a common type of freshwater eel is currently an endangered species.
Eel blood is toxic to humans and other mammals if it is directly injected into the bloodstream.
Serum from an eel is about three times as poisonous as the most venomous viper. Luckily, the toxins in eel blood can be easily killed either by cooking or digestion.
Who knew eels could be suck fascinating creatures.
Going through a personal injury lawsuit can cause a lot of stress and trauma, so you must know all of your options before you pursue it. There are a lot of opinions on these lawsuits, so it’s important that you get the facts before you sue. What Percent Are Settled? When personal injury cases start, 90 percent of them are settled out of court. This means that the other party offers them an amount of money or an action like not working in that portion of the city anymore, and the suing party has decided it was good enough and
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If you are struggling with addiction, it is important to know that there are lots of people and resources to help support your recovery journey. One of the best places to go for help is an AA meeting. In this article, we talk about what these meetings offer, how to find them, and how they can help those who have been struggling with an addiction. What AA offers The best thing about attending an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting is that the people who run these groups are all recovering addicts themselves. They understand what it means to struggle with addiction and
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When it comes to home security, ADT Home Security is a brand name that can be counted on. If you want the top in home protection, an ADT monitored system should definitely be at the top of your list. In fact, there are many reasons to choose ADT for your home alarm system installation. Keep reading and we’ll give you five reasons why you should invest in ADT for your home’s security needs. The equipment is high quality and reliable The equipment used for an ADT Security System will give you the highest quality and reliability possible. When you choose
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As of October 2021, home prices in Knoxville were up 14.5 percent compared to the same time last year, with a median selling price of $285K, according to Redfin, while housing inventory has decreased. With demand outpacing supply, it’s no wonder values are on the rise in this northeast Tennessee city. There was already a housing shortage here, but it’s been compounded by the number of people moving in from out of state. Across the country, there is a big influx of people moving out of big cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York City to enjoy a lower
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