Tag Archives: water

No Need For An Outlet: The Electric Eel

Posted on September 27, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

So, this animal isn’t endangered, but it really is cool.  There are actually three species of electric eel as well: Electrophorous electricus– discharges 480 volts Electrophorous varii– discharges 572 volts Electrophorous voltai– discharges 860 volts Before I list some facts, … Continue reading →

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The Bumpy Snailfish

Posted on February 22, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

This little guy is only about 3 inches long and is found deep in the ocean at over 10,000 feet.  They were discovered in 2025 using robots in Monterey Canyon.  Here are some other facts about this new discovery: As … Continue reading →

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How Do They Have Drinkable Water in Fantasy Worlds?

Posted on June 9, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

This thought came to my mind with no inspiration.  Then again, I simply might have been thirsty and lacking water.  It made me think about how characters drink water in fantasy worlds with no treatment plants.  We’re told that we … Continue reading →

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World Reef Awareness Day

Posted on June 1, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Coral reefs are very important ecosystems, which have been in danger due to pollution and climate change for a long time.  So, today is used to bring awareness to how essential they are and the threat they are under.  Best … Continue reading →

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Chessie from Chesapeake Bay Harbour

Posted on October 11, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

For some reason, all the best pictures of this cryptid seem to be cartoons with no life-like ones.  Maybe just my bad luck.  As you can tell, we have another water monster, which seem to be really common around the … Continue reading →

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The Iliamna Lake Monster

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Found in the largest freshwater lake in Alaska, this mysterious creature is said to be 30 feet long.  It has metallic scales and a large head.  Some stories have its head shaped like a wolf while others a shark.  Being … Continue reading →

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Gary’s Glasses Galore: All Glasses Polished to Perfection

Posted on August 23, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Come in and have a seat at the bar.  We don’t serve alcohol here, but the setting helps people find their perfect glass.  You know that the right glass will enhance the taste of what you’re drinking?  It’s not scientifically … Continue reading →

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Some of the Rarest Sharks Around

Posted on July 14, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Today is ‘Shark Awareness Day’, so I had to make a post about them.  So many species with their own unique traits that I can cover them in a single post.  Instead, I’m going to show you some of the … Continue reading →

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Happy Mermaid Day!

Posted on March 29, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Figured it would be fun to cover manatees on Wednesday and then Mermaid Day.  Though, I didn’t expect it to be so difficult to find mermaid funnies that weren’t either about ‘The Little Mermaid’ or perverted.  So, enjoy what few … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Fear of the Unclaimed

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

(This poem is both simple and needs an explanation.  Way back, people in this house would open a water bottle and start drinking. Then, they would leave it on the table for a day or two.  They weren’t marked, so … Continue reading →

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