Newest marriage myths and giant animals told in quiz
A humorous trivia column cites global divorce rates and a Myers study, lists nine factors predicting lasting marriages, and includes a Guam love note anecdote. It also compares the blue whale’s mass to other creatures and explains why beached whales struggle to breathe. It ends with a question about lightning’s effect in water.
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Lightning and fish deaths in storms reveal limited kill zones
In storms fish fare similarly to humans near lightning as water conducts electricity. Experts say the lethal charge dissipates quickly. freshwater kills extend about 30 yards, saltwater about 10 yards, with scarce data. Observers note fish stay deeper, especially at night, and few fish deaths are reported despite frequent shocks to divers.
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South Africa
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