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60' Squid Washes up on Tasmanian Beach

Posted by timothy on from the wanna-wrestle dept.

Astrobirdr writes "CNN has a story about a giant squid that recently washed up on a Tasmanian beach. Some think it might be a new species." 60 feet long is enough for a lot of calimari.

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  1. Editors note by dr_dank · · Score: 5, Funny

    From the Article, emphasis mine:
    "It's definitely of the giant squid group, which is exciting enough," the museum's senior curator of Zoology, David Pemberton said in the ABC report.

    Editors Note: David Pemberton is an associate professor at the Royal Academy of Really Obvious Facts. His new book Kitty Cats Go Meow is due out in the fall.

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  2. In other news... by Zelet · · Score: 3, Funny

    After a series of underwater-nuclear tests, a 60's style Japanese man in a giant lizard costume invaded Japan killing hundreds of small model people and toppling many a cardboard buildings.

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  3. Like /. users? by BornInASmallTown · · Score: 3, Funny
    It is believed they rarely have an opportunity to mate, and live isolated lives, but it is still unknown where the squid fits on the food chain.

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