Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1836, The Fly-fisher's Entomology is published by Alfred Ronalds. The book transformed the sport and went to many editions. In 1889, Tijuana, Mexico, is founded. In 1897, Patrick Jennings, Irish-Australian politician, 11th Premier of New South Wales (born 1831) passed away. In 1929, Danny Flores, American singer-songwriter and saxophonist (died 2006) was born. In 1970, Eric Owens, American opera singer was born. In 1973, Konstantinos Kenteris, Greek runner was born. In 1975, Willie Anderson, American football player was born. In 1981, Andre Johnson, American football player was born. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 2009, Ji Xianlin, Chinese linguist and paleographer (born 1911) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Watch Asian swamp eels emerge from the mud for feeding time
The Asian swamp eel (Monopterus albus) is an unusual freshwater fish with a snake-like body and no scales. Native to East and Southeast Asia, it lives in wetlands, rice paddies, canals, and slow-moving streams. It can breathe through its skin and the lining of its mouth, allowing it to survive in oxygen-poor water and even spend days out of water when conditions require it. — Read the rest The post Watch Asian swamp eels emerge from the mud for feeding time appeared first on Boing Boing.
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