World most Beautiful money sculptures Creatures of the Land, Creatures of the Water.The most amazing thing about them is that they're all made from real money.An exploration of our relationship with money and our response to it, in a political, moral and social sense, whilst also exploiting the physical beauty of the note.All the papers presented were conducted with notes of 1 or 2 dollars and any one of them is exceptional.
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Tuesday, October 28, 2008
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World's Most Strange Species - Geoducks !
Geoducks...What?!
They are definitely not "ducks", nor do they have any relation to "geo"-logy. In fact, they seem alien enough to be "from Mars" and, for all I know, possess a malign intelligence.
They are found mostly around Pacific Coast of the US and Canada, and in Japan they seem to serve as inspiration for "manga" of certain tentacled variety.
Modern biologists easily classify it as large saltwater clam, a bivalve mollusk with a huge "neck", or a "siphon". How huge, you'll ask? Up to two meters in length.
Deep Diggers of the Depths : Even their name is wrong, because it's pronounced "GOOEY duck". You'd think an epithet "gooey" would seem more appropriate for this bizarre creature, but it's not gooey in any sense. The name comes from a misspelling of "gweduc" (a native word), which means to "dig deep". Also, the "Elephant Trunk Clam" monicker fits them quite well.
You'd need to hook up with your buddy to dig them out, especially if you're going to use the "hold-breath" method. It's not so easy to spot the protruding siphon, either.
Sometimes they are confused with "piddocks", which are smaller mollusks.
But once spotted, they can't escape you, or dig further down. In fact, the body of an adult geoduck remains in one spot for its entire life. Sea stars would nibble at them, but once they bury themselves almost a meter deep, no predators can get at them - so they end up living REALLY long.
Old and Wise : Treat them with respect. They'll outlive any of you - they get up to 160 years old . It's the second longest-living organism on Earth (after giant tortoises, which can live almost 200 years). As they grow, they accumulate rings on their shell, much like a tree does.
The average adult geoduck that you'll likely to meet will be the same age as you - 25 to 50 years old, but it hardly has the same experiences as you are, being buried all its life in one spot.
Here is a good-sized geoduck on display in a curiosity shop in Seattle.
"Their large, meaty siphon are prized by some for its savory flavor and crunchy texture." It is a delicacy in Asia, each costing $200 - $300, so if you ever considered opening a private geoduck farm... be also ready to deal with their reputation to increase the "male potential".
The average female produces up to 5 billion eggs in her lifetime. Here is a picture of a bunch of geoduck-like mollusks clinging to a log of wood in Ardmore.
Geoduck is an official mascot for the Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington - which also has a (very appropriate) motto. "Let It All Hang Out".
They are definitely not "ducks", nor do they have any relation to "geo"-logy. In fact, they seem alien enough to be "from Mars" and, for all I know, possess a malign intelligence.
They are found mostly around Pacific Coast of the US and Canada, and in Japan they seem to serve as inspiration for "manga" of certain tentacled variety.
Modern biologists easily classify it as large saltwater clam, a bivalve mollusk with a huge "neck", or a "siphon". How huge, you'll ask? Up to two meters in length.
Deep Diggers of the Depths : Even their name is wrong, because it's pronounced "GOOEY duck". You'd think an epithet "gooey" would seem more appropriate for this bizarre creature, but it's not gooey in any sense. The name comes from a misspelling of "gweduc" (a native word), which means to "dig deep". Also, the "Elephant Trunk Clam" monicker fits them quite well.
You'd need to hook up with your buddy to dig them out, especially if you're going to use the "hold-breath" method. It's not so easy to spot the protruding siphon, either.
Sometimes they are confused with "piddocks", which are smaller mollusks.
But once spotted, they can't escape you, or dig further down. In fact, the body of an adult geoduck remains in one spot for its entire life. Sea stars would nibble at them, but once they bury themselves almost a meter deep, no predators can get at them - so they end up living REALLY long.
Old and Wise : Treat them with respect. They'll outlive any of you - they get up to 160 years old . It's the second longest-living organism on Earth (after giant tortoises, which can live almost 200 years). As they grow, they accumulate rings on their shell, much like a tree does.
The average adult geoduck that you'll likely to meet will be the same age as you - 25 to 50 years old, but it hardly has the same experiences as you are, being buried all its life in one spot.
Here is a good-sized geoduck on display in a curiosity shop in Seattle.
"Their large, meaty siphon are prized by some for its savory flavor and crunchy texture." It is a delicacy in Asia, each costing $200 - $300, so if you ever considered opening a private geoduck farm... be also ready to deal with their reputation to increase the "male potential".
The average female produces up to 5 billion eggs in her lifetime. Here is a picture of a bunch of geoduck-like mollusks clinging to a log of wood in Ardmore.
Geoduck is an official mascot for the Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington - which also has a (very appropriate) motto. "Let It All Hang Out".
Monday, October 27, 2008
Beautiful money sculptures Creatures of the Water
World's Most Unbelievable Genetic Accidents
These people have overcome great obstacles in their lives just because they were born differently than everyone else. Some sought medical help, some did not, and others died from their condition.
Doctors believe the baby had a condition called encephalopathy (Cyclops baby) which is a neural birth defect that prevents the brain from normal development. The baby died half and hour after birth and attracted a large crowd of curious on-lookers.
World's Largest Hands in China
A man in China suffers from a rare condition known as macro dactyl which is caused by enlarged limbs and causes the body parts to grow out of control. The condition is extremely rare and there have only been about 20 documented cases reported in the last century.
Baby with 3 Arms Born in China
The 2 month old baby boy who was born in 2006 in China was born with an extremely rare and very well developed third arm. The medical mystery is unknown to doctors and the baby will require long term physical therapy to gain function in his remaining hand.
Woman with Feet Facing Backward in China
A 27-year-old woman in Chonqing City, China was born with her feet facing in the wrong direction. She has lived with this condition for her entire life and refuses to be classified as disabled. The cause of her medical problem is unknown.
Tailed Man in India
This Indian man believes that his tail can bring good to all the people in his village and chose not to have it medically removed. People all around the country have come to pray that his tail cures their illnesses.
One Eyed Baby Born in India
Doctors believe this baby's condition was caused by either an experimental cancer drug or the result or a chromosomal disorder known as cyclopia. The baby was born with a single eye in the center of the forehead, no nose and her brain fused in a single hemisphere. The baby sadly died a few days after birth.
Nipple on Woman's Foot in Brazil
This is the first supernumerary breast tissue found on the foot in Brazil. A close medical examination revealed that the area was surrounded by hair and developed a visible areola. The cause of this rare occurrence is widely unknown to medical professionals.
Doctors believe the baby had a condition called encephalopathy (Cyclops baby) which is a neural birth defect that prevents the brain from normal development. The baby died half and hour after birth and attracted a large crowd of curious on-lookers.
World's Largest Hands in China
A man in China suffers from a rare condition known as macro dactyl which is caused by enlarged limbs and causes the body parts to grow out of control. The condition is extremely rare and there have only been about 20 documented cases reported in the last century.
Baby with 3 Arms Born in China
The 2 month old baby boy who was born in 2006 in China was born with an extremely rare and very well developed third arm. The medical mystery is unknown to doctors and the baby will require long term physical therapy to gain function in his remaining hand.
Woman with Feet Facing Backward in China
A 27-year-old woman in Chonqing City, China was born with her feet facing in the wrong direction. She has lived with this condition for her entire life and refuses to be classified as disabled. The cause of her medical problem is unknown.
Tailed Man in India
This Indian man believes that his tail can bring good to all the people in his village and chose not to have it medically removed. People all around the country have come to pray that his tail cures their illnesses.
One Eyed Baby Born in India
Doctors believe this baby's condition was caused by either an experimental cancer drug or the result or a chromosomal disorder known as cyclopia. The baby was born with a single eye in the center of the forehead, no nose and her brain fused in a single hemisphere. The baby sadly died a few days after birth.
Nipple on Woman's Foot in Brazil
This is the first supernumerary breast tissue found on the foot in Brazil. A close medical examination revealed that the area was surrounded by hair and developed a visible areola. The cause of this rare occurrence is widely unknown to medical professionals.
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