Ripley's Believe It or Not by Ripley’s Believe It or Not! for July 28, 2015
July 27, 2015
July 29, 2015
Transcript:
At Angels Stadium on September 14, 1990, Ken Griffey and his son, Ken Griffey Jr., hit back to back home runs! ? The Great Barrier Reef The Great Barrier Reef is the planet's largest living structure- and even has its own postbox! The cricket like giant weta, found only on Little Barrier Island in New Zealand, is one of the world's largest insects.
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Templo S.U.D. over 9 years ago
As a Mariners fan, the Griffeys were also the first father-son teammates in Major League Baseball history. As for the NZ big bug, I would hate to come across that in my kitchen, bathroom or even bedroom! Finally, why would the GBR have itsvown PO box?
captainofgondor over 9 years ago
It was probably unknown outside of NZ until Peter Jackson’s LOTR films. Their Weta Workshop made the props etc.
I’d rather have a big bug like that, than a sneaky little spider you can’t see.
Loijen over 9 years ago
Around here when our box is empty we call it “Airmail”
boldyuma over 9 years ago
Stag beetles and Rhinoceros beetles get pretty big by weight and volume..Some Stick insects get to be 14 inches long but they’re skinny.
Tarredandfeathered over 9 years ago
Don’t go telling people about giant Bugs.Next thing you know, some crazy Cajun will be Importing them and trying to sell Fried Weta Crickets to Tourists..You Know that does Not End Well..