Welcome to the Story of Size

Welcome to the Story of Size

Welcome friends!  I have an almost unhealthy obsession with the science of body size.  Here at Story of Size you find reliable information and current…

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Monster Goldfish Found in Lake Tahoe

Monster Goldfish Found in Lake Tahoe

A new kind of lake monster has been found, in the depths of Lake Tahoe: gigantic goldfish. Researchers trawling the lake for invasive fish species…

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We're Going to Need More Garlic Butter

We’re Going to Need More Garlic Butter

Sea Life Senior Curator Chris Brown prepares to move Japanese Spider crab named Big Daddy as it settles in to its new home at Blackpool’s…

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Massive Croc from Australia

Massive Croc from Australia

“4.8m croc caught at Palumpa yesterday,” he wrote.Senior Parks And Wildlife Ranger Tommy Nichols says police and council officers trapped and shot the croc in…

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Rare and Big Bison Discovered in Alaskan Permafrost

Rare and Big Bison Discovered in Alaskan Permafrost

The University of Alaska biologists had found plenty of scattered bones over the years, but it wasn’t until this last summer that they found a…

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A 430lb Russian catfish celebration

A 430lb Russian catfish celebration

In the video, five Russians celebrate the catch of 195 kg (430lb) catfish on the Volga River.

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The Giant Grubs of the Hercules Beetle

The Giant Grubs of the Hercules Beetle

Above is photo of the grub of a Hercules Beetle (Dynastes hercules); the largest of the rhinoceros beetles. The grubs can reach 4.5 inches (110mm) in…

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A Close Encounter with Giant Sea Nettles

A Close Encounter with Giant Sea Nettles

In July of 2012, while doing a marine life survey of sea urchins off the coast of Pt. Loma, San Diego, to assist local marine…

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Giant Fruits and Vegetables

Giant Fruits and Vegetables

I visited the North Carolina State Fair a couple of week ago.  While the deep fat fried pecan pie was delicious, the highlight had to be…

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When Fish Used to Be Big

When Fish Used to Be Big

The Goliath Grouper (Epinepheulus itajara) can reach lengths of over 8 feet and weigh as much 800 pounds. Finding one of that size is rare…

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Arachnid with leg span of 13 inches found

Arachnid with leg span of 13 inches found

An enormous, new, leggy arachnid with a leg span just over 13 inches 33 centimeters has been found lurking in the caves of the Southeast…

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