Great White Shark

Because of their relatively small size of population, their inability to (hitherto) remain in long-term captivity, and their occasional reclusiveness with researchers, marine biologists often wish they had more information about the great white shark. Knowledge of their locations and movements worldwide comes from a few sources: first-hand sharks observed by researchers and laymen alike, … Continue reading Great White Shark

Sharks

370 million years ago, the first cartilaginous sharks appeared. Their size, appearance and fossilized remains tell us an incredible story, the history of the sharks! What kinds of sharks were there for millions of years? Well, here's a couple of facts. The first interesting fact about prehistoric sharks is that, contrary to today's figures, sharks … Continue reading Sharks

The One Armed Bandit

Where without inventions would the world be? Most of what we originally got came from the ideas and dreams of somebody. There's no other slot machines. The inventor of this innovative, unique and sometimes addictive device is unlikely to ever imagine how popular it would become. Today slot machines are one of the gambling industry's cornerstones and one of the most profitable revenue streams for land-based casinos. Slot machine history and gambling history in the U.S. are intertwined and can be traced back to 1895, when the first ever slot machine was built. The Liberty Bell slot machine, designed and … Continue reading The One Armed Bandit