Ted Kleisner, a former hotel executive, took on the role of general manager at the lavish Greenbrier resort nestled in the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia back in 1980. Spanning over 6,500 acres, this exquisite retreat boasted a plethora of amenities—a grand hotel with 600 opulent rooms, more than 90 guest homes, a private train…
The image of a castle moat brimming with water and menacing crocodiles has become an iconic trope in popular culture. But is there any truth to this fantastical notion? Let’s embark on a journey to explore the historical realities of castle moats and why the idea of crocodiles lurking within them might be more fiction…
Clownfish, renowned for their vibrant colors and association with sea anemones, exhibit fascinating reproductive behavior. Contrary to some misconceptions, not all clownfish are born male; however, they possess the unique ability to change sex, specifically from male to female. This change typically occurs in response to the social dynamics within their group. Clownfish are sequential…
Blast fishing, or fishing with dynamite, is a real and well-documented activity that is still prevalent in some parts of the world today, even if it sounds more like something out of a Looney Tunes cartoon. The technique always has a devastating effect on local aquatic ecosystems, which is very bad news for the numerous…