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Bootlace Worm (Lineus longissimus)
The longest known animal in the world is the Bootlace Worm. Although this creature usually has only a 5-10 mm in width, it can grow enormously as long as 60 meters. It can be found along the coasts of Britain. The longest specimen on record which was measured in Scotland in 1864 had a length of 55 meters.
Lion's Mane Jellyfish (Cyanea capillata)
The second longest living animal on the planet is the Lion's Mane Jellyfish. It is also the largest known species of jellyfish. They inhabit the cold waters of Arctic, Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The largest specimen on record was found washed up on the shore of Massachusetts Bay in 1870. Its tentacles were 36.5 meters long and its bell (body) had a diameter of 2.3 meters.
Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus)
Although the Blue Whale is considered as the largest animal ever known to have existed, it is only the 3rd longest animal in term of length. This enormously huge marine mammal can grow as long as 33.6 meters and can weigh as much as 180 metric tons.
Cambodia
Uploaded by cambodiachannel on 28 Nov 2011
Cambodia is a fascinating place. It's a country like most in South East Asia, whose people seem to be brimming with life; friendly, welcoming and eager to smile.
Angkor Wat, The Killing Fields, Phnom Penh palaces and bustling markets and the Free The Bears Sanctuary at Phnom Tamao. All the ingredients of a perfect World Expeditions adventure in South East Asia.
Romania
Uploaded by ziaretv on 20 Nov 2011
Documentarul prezintă, din viziunea unui grup de britanici, frumuseţea Munţilor Carpaţi din România, în încercarea de a arăta străinilor minunata diversitate a faunei şi florei din zonă, dar şi în încercarea de a-i face pe români să conştientizeze "comoara nepreţuită" de care se bucură şi pe care trebuie să o conserve pentru generaţiile viitoare.
Unique insight into the scenic beauty and rich culture of Romania, exploring its chequered history from the mystical ruins of the ancient Dacian civilisations to its medieval communities, the heritage of which survives intact to this day. The last great wilderness in Europe, seen as never before.
Radio & Television (1940)
Uploaded by TheFederalistParty on 6 Aug 2007
View of the radio industry as it existed in 1940, showing potential occupations at every level. Introduces the new industry of television, emphasizing its need for specially skilled workers. Useful imagery of the electronic media in the pre-World War II era.
Arthur C Clarke predicting the future in 1964
Uploaded by elabjer on 19 Nov 2009
clip from 1964 BBC Horizon programme
Serial killers documentary. Real Life Hannibal Lectors.
Uploaded by documan2421 on 20 Oct 2011
What is going on inside the head of a serial killer? Is it there inside you when you are born? Is it possible for anyone of us to snap and become one? Here are some answers.
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