Unusual but true: the world's only albino penguin makes debut
2019-04-12
In unusual but true stories this week, we have a pair of mangoes auctioned for a hefty sum, the world's only albino penguin, an elderly man riding a double-decker cycle in Pakistan, the world's deepest swimming pool and a traveling kitten.
Odd and interesting anecdotes from around the world are here in our review.
A pair of mangoes auctioned for $4,488
A pair of mangoes are auctioned for $4,488 in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan. [Photo/VCG]
A pair of premium mangoes from the southwestern Japan prefecture of Miyazaki fetched a record 500,000 yen ($4,488) in the season's first auction at a local wholesale market on April 8, 2019, topping the previous best of 400,000 yen. The premium mangoes are called Taiyo no Tamago, or "Egg of the Sun".
World's only albino penguin makes debut in Poland
The world's only albino penguin, left, makes its first public appearance at Gdansk Zoo in Gdansk, Poland on March 22, 2019. [Photo/IC]
The world's only albino penguin raised in captivity makes its first public appearance at Gdansk Zoo in Gdansk, Poland.
The world's only albino penguin, right, makes its first public appearance at Gdansk Zoo in Gdansk, Poland on March 22, 2019. [Photo/IC]
The rare albino penguin hatched in mid-December 2018. Ever since, it has been under veterinary care. In the wild, such an unusual-looking penguin would be rejected by others and have little chance of survival.
Pakistani elder rides double-decker cycle
Ghulam Hussain performs various tricks and stunts on his unique cycle. [Photo/IC]
A Pakistani man has been garnering attention for over four decades for riding a bizarre double-decker bicycle. Ghulam Hussain, 65, built a unique two-wheeler for fun by joining one cycle on top of the other.
A blacksmith by profession, Ghulam made his exclusive vehicle at his shop in Multan. The father of six has since been riding the 55-foot cycle around the city to the surprise of passersby.
World's deepest swimming pool to open
The Deepspot diving pool. [Photo/VCG]
Poland is set to open the world's deepest swimming pool called Deepspot later this year.
At 45 meters deep, the Deepspot diving pool will be the ideal place for beginner and professional divers alike to practice their skills. It will be filled with 8,000 cubic meters of water.
Based in Msxczonow, a town 40 kilometers southwest of Poland's capital Warsaw, the pool is still under construction and will be built using an estimated 1,100 tons of steel.
Deepspot is set to open this autumn.
A traveling kitten
Nala is seen during the journey. [Photo/VCG]
A Scottish backpacker who adopted a stray kitten on his travels has customized his bike so the pair can cycle across the world together.
Dean Nicholson, 31, began his journey in his hometown of Dunbar, Scotland last September and picked up his four legged friend in Bosnia. Nicholson, who was tired of his 9-to-5 job as a welder, kick-started his travels by cycling 200 miles to Newcastle where he took a ferry to Amsterdam.
Nala is seen during the journey. [Photo/VCG]
He then cycled through to Belgium, Grance, Switzerland, Italy, Croatia, then on to Bosnia where he found Nala. Nala has since been to Albania and Greece with her new dad and even has her own "pet passport".
