Exploration of the far reaches of the world has generally been a positive thing (unless you were someone already living in the place that was just “discovered”). We’ve figured out the world isn’t flat, that there is no “Northwest Passage” (at least not a simple one), and that sea monsters do not lie in wait as you head to deeper waters. Or do they? (insert stunned emotion music here “Dum, dum, duuuuuuum”).
A recent expedition to Antarctica turned up some pretty interesting creatures that on some level I’m sure we are better off as humans for knowing they exist, but I’m just not sure how yet. Take a look at this video and you can see one of the things they discovered, the Giant Sea Spider.
As a rule, the words “Giant” and “Spider” shouldn’t be used together and this certainly is no exception. However, I do have to say that they look almost angelic as they swim along. Right? Almost, cute. You might even buy your kid one of these things if they made them as a Beany Baby.So, I thought I should get a better look. Keep in mind, these suckers can be, in the explorers words, “the size of dinner plates.” I don’t know why of all the things in the world to use as a comparative object they picked tableware, but you get the picture. This is what they look like up close.
Just like spiders, only ten times more horrifying. Have fun trying to fall asleep tonight.
You know you love this blog, so just go ahead and subscribe!
Posted on February 19th, 2008 by Jonathan - Everyone But You
Filed under: Science
Add New Comment
Viewing 2 Comments
Thanks. Your comment is awaiting approval by a moderator.
Do you already have an account? Log in and claim this comment.
Do you already have an account? Log in and claim this comment.
Do you already have an account? Log in and claim this comment.
why the hell am i torturing myself witht this
arachnophobia therapy is not working, now i have a whole new terrain o worry about s***splinters
Add New Comment
Trackbacks