Ripley's Believe It or Not by Ripley’s Believe It or Not! for March 08, 2015
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Two yellowtail rockfish at the Vancouver Aquarium received a prosthetic eye because other fish were bullying them! Sir Adrian Carton De Wiart, a British officer who served for five decades, was a one eyed, one-handed war hero. Lucky lizard! In 2013, a two-headed, six Leggett gecko was found in Phuket, Thailand, where animal anomalies are considered lucky!
Templo S.U.D. over 9 years ago
The two yellowtail rock fish are reminding me of dolphin Winter who got a prosthetic tail a bit.
Red_Fez over 9 years ago
So, you’re saying it’s hard to believe that people with disabilities can serve with distinction?
francisrossi over 9 years ago
I suspect his background helped somewhat; talk at the time had him being an illegitimate son of the Belgian king.
goweeder over 9 years ago
So I guess those two yellowtail rockfish had to keep an eye on things.
goweeder over 9 years ago
I’ve been told that two heads are better than one.
badtothebone over 9 years ago
So was Admiral Lord Nelson. After he was killed at Trafalgar, they shipped him home in a big cask of brandy.
Charlie Fogwhistle over 9 years ago
Carl Brashear, Navy diver, subject of the movie “Men of Honor”, portrayed by Cuba Gooding, Jr., was allowed to continue serving after becoming an amputee, although he had to overcome more than just a physical disability to do so.
spaced man spliff over 9 years ago
So, which head do you feed?
Say What Now‽ Premium Member over 9 years ago
The fish was missing an eye, other fish knew that they could attack the blind side. The prosthetic eye stopped them from attacking.