7 Most Dangerous Jellyfish in the Underwater World

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Portuguese boat (Physalia physalis)

The second name for jellyfish is physalia. Although this is rather not even a jellyfish, but a whole colony of polypoid and medusoid individuals. The «bite» of a Portuguese boat is extremely dangerous and painful (sensations are compared to hitting the skin with a whip). The main risk is the systemic effects of the poison. In severe cases, intense pain is followed by fever, shock, and impaired heart and lung function, which can lead to death. Physalias are accustomed to moving in groups of up to 100 colonies, and sometimes in resorts they have to close entire beaches because of them!

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The people who are at the helm of government often have a huge responsibility, which alternates with stress tests and critical thinking. Such high-ranking posts are likely to reflect not only on the character and mental order of the heads of state, but also on their appearance. In this collection, we decided to trace how the appearance of the main people of the country changed through the years of their reign ...
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6 Forbidden Types of the Most DANGEROUS Weapons

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