Source Once owned by the artist Frank Southgate. Snipe Shooting by Frank Southgate. Wild Life in East Anglia: Wild-Fowling with a Stalking Sledge I saw the name and it seemed vaguely familiar. I thought maybe it was gun related but he was an artist and a good one. I am not sure I have seen …
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In case you were wondering what lightning does to a fishing rod
From the comments, it seems a legit result. I was on a beach in Massachusetts at night with an 11 foot carbon rod once with lightning in the distance. I thought I was ok but storms travel 25 miles an hour and before I knew it I was pinned. I was too far from shelter …
Sargassum blooms
A ‘surprising’ cause of sargassum blooms in Caribbean: Study pinpoints changes in circulation and wind patterns I didn’t know it was this spread out. Growing consumption of the American eel may lead to it being critically endangered, study finds Eels have it tough enough now.
John Dixon & Son 8 bore
John Dixon & Son 8 bore built for the eccentric Charles Gordon in 1886. As 8 bores go that would be a good one to have. More on Gordon
Empire Graphic
Source The life cycle of various historical empiresThe life cycle of historical empires often follows a similar pattern: Rise, Expansion, Peak, Decline, and Fall. While each empire is unique, many exhibit common trends influenced by political stability, military strength, economic resources, and external threats. Here’s an overview of the life cycle of various historical empires:1. …
Bog Oak
Utube Video that will not display. A Better Facebook source video. Another Irish Gem to Explore. The bog oak in Lough Boora in Co Offaly are ancient tree remnants that have been preserved in the bog for thousands of years. These tree stumps, mainly from oak, yew, and pine trees, are not just simple old …
Vulture fossil discovery
An analysis of a 30,000-year-old fossil vulture from Central Italy has revealed for the first time that volcanic rock can preserve microscopic details in feathers—the first ever record of such a preservation. “The fossil record is continually surprising us, be it new fossil species, strange new body shapes, or, in this case, new styles of fossil …
Point Nemo, the Most Remote Place on Earth and Oceans
The oceanic pole of inaccessibility: Point Nemo lies 2,688 km from any shore A beer bottle discovered at “The Challenger Deep”, the deepest known point of seabed on Earth. 35,876 feet below sea level, at the end of “The Mariana Trench”. Animal lovers club Point Nemo, the Most Remote Place on Earth The …
The Real Mad Max.
In 1993, Émile Leray, a French electrician, broke down in the middle of the African desert while driving an old Citroën 2CV out of Morocco to join a military site. His car was seriously damaged after hitting a rock. Unable to repair on site, and too risky to walk in this hostile environment. So he …
Invasive milkweed in Europe reduces pollinator diversity
Invasive milkweed in Europe reduces pollinator diversity Common milkweed has become an invasive plant in Europe. There is actually a fair amount of research on this issue, where scientists in that region have been studying its effects, and even the best ways to combat it (glyphosate, ironically!). While browsing this work I saw this latest …