Pub trivia: Sea world
Sea world
Apparently we know more about space than we do about the sea and going by our sea based facts that may not surprise you. But here are some wondrous ocean facts that will leave you wanting more… maybe.
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Fact
One of the enduring mysteries about the much-loved dolphin is the way they sleep. Apparently the creature divides its nap into two halves, resting each side of the brain. They close one eye for several hours, and then the other for a few hours, continuing to function but simply swimming in circles.
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Fact
It is the male seahorse, rather than the female, who incubates the babies. They emerge fully formed from his pouch in just two weeks. The male leafy sea dragon, which resembles floating seaweed, also looks after the young.
Dara O'Briain interview
Suavely suited and booted, Irish wit Dara O'Briain's tongue is as sharp as a jagged razor blade. We chatted to the big man (he's 6' 4'') about college, cartoons and off-the-cuffery.
Danny Wallace interview
His book Yes Man has been turned into a Hollywood film, so we caught up with Scottish-born comic Danny Wallace for all the glitzy goss.
