Today’s German proverb: “The stupidest farmer has the biggest potatoes” – a witty reminder that success does not always go to the smartest

Today's German proverb: "The stupidest farmer has the biggest potatoes" - a witty reminder that success does not always go to the smartest

“The stupidest farmers have the biggest potatoes” There’s a forthrightness to German folk proverbs that’s almost uncomfortable in its honesty. One of the most striking is: “The stupidest farmers own the biggest farmers Potato“. Literally translated, it goes like this: “The stupidest farmers have the biggest potatoes.”At first glance, this sounds like a humorous insult. … Read more

Hidden in the Pacific: This newly discovered coral flashes green when disturbed by deep-sea robots

Hidden in the Pacific: This newly discovered coral flashes green when disturbed by deep-sea robots

The limestone caves around Minami Daito Island lie hundreds of meters below the surface and are largely untouched by sunlight, ocean currents and regular ocean surveys. The terrain is narrow, uneven and difficult to navigate even with modern submersibles. During a deep exploration dive last year, a remotely operated vehicle approached a group of precious … Read more