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Did you know there are at least 40 species of flying fish? Yes, really!

Posted on October 13, 2021

Photo credit: Mike Prince.

I’m sure you’re well aware that fish swim in water and birds fly in the air. I mean, that’s some pretty basic info, right?

But did you know that some species of fish can actually fly in the air amongst the ever-present low-flying waterfowl?

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Google was once for sale for $750,000 – and the offer was refused.

Posted on October 7, 2021

Today, Google is worth well over $1 Trillion, but back in 1999 Google’s founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin offered to sell the company for a mere $750,000, which is mere pocket change compared to the company’s current value.

Page and Brin made that mind-blowing offer to Excite CEO George Bell, who carefully considered it but ultimately decided to pass on the deal.

Fast-forward to today…

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The world’s oldest living tree is in California (and it’s over 5,000 years old)

Posted on September 29, 2021

You probably already know that some trees can live an awful long time, but did you know some species can live for thousands of years?

Well, they can, and the oldest living trees on our planet are located in the U.S. state of California.

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“Ever Higher”

Posted on May 29, 2021

I have always been inspired by those rare individuals who have the talent, drive and intestinal fortitude required to take a common skill to an incredibly high level.

If there’s one thing we can say about Scottish bicyclist Danny MacAskill it’s that he certainly has plenty of courage, skill and “guts”.

Check out this awesome short video that showcases Danny’s amazing mastery of the bike as he methodically conquers the gorgeous, but rugged terrain of Scotland’s Isle of Skye.

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