BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) - Thai fishermen caught a catfish weighing 293 kilograms - 646 pounds - which is believed to be the world's largest freshwater fish ever recorded, a researcher said Thursday.
A 293-kg (646-lb) Mekong giant catfish, netted in Thailand recently, may be the largest freshwater fish ever found. The fish was documented as part of a World Wildlife Fund-National Geographic project to identify and study and conserve freshwater fish around the world that exceed two metres in length. (CP PHOTO/HO/National Geographic)
The 2.7-metre (8.9-foot) Mekong giant catfish was netted May 1 by villagers in Chiang Khong, a remote district in northern Thailand, and weighed by Thai fisheries department officials, said Zeb Hogan, who leads an international project to locate and study the world's largest freshwater fish species.
Thursday, June 30, 2005
Sympatico / MSN News : Unusual News : Thai fishermen catch catfish believed to be world's largest, 293 kilograms
Sympatico / MSN Health & Fitness : News : Wisconsin mom gives birth to baby girl weighing nearly 14 pounds
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Weighing in at 13 pounds, 12 ounces, Delaney Jessica Buzzell isn't your average newborn. Her parents have even dubbed her the 'Big Enchilada.'
Nokia N91 Vs. Apples iPod - Zeropaid File Sharing News
In this article, I compare the Nokia N91 with Apples iPod, and demonstrate why patience is an excellent virtue to have when shopping for technology.
Life Behind Bars: Bar Soaps for Men
The Citrus Glycerin Cleansing Bar by Anthony Logistics For Men (5.5oz bar for $8 from Anthony.com) seemed to be your average glycerin soap at first glance. I found an odd phrase on the side of the packaging, 'Live clean, mostly. Shave clean, always.' Shave clean? Surely they couldn't want me to shave with mere soap, could they?
Wednesday, June 29, 2005
Design Within Reach - Lento Stainless Steel Mailbox
Offering a new visual for the modern exterior, the Quino and Lento Mailboxes provide a secure place for mail in their corrosion-resistant, architectural housings. The Quino is hinged at the bottom and swings open from the top to store mail and magazines, with a back slot for newspapers. The Lento features an acrylic front panel to indicate the presence of mail and opens from left to right, with a full-size slot in back for newspapers and magazines. Both designs lock with a key (mail can be placed in box without key) and come with aluminum nameplates for engraving. Made in Germany.
Project Blinkenlights: Arcade Games
Arcade is an interactive light installation. Using your mobile phone, you can become a part of the event at any time.
