two headed calf by mickuk50
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morning all :o)
something different today .whilst in blackpool we a visited a museum called ripleys .there are 64 attractions in 11 countries so i dare say someone else has been to see these oddities that are showcased .i actually found the place very interesting and we spent well over an hour in here even though its quite small .the shot was taken through glass and did`nt turn out to bad :o)..
the sign reads
the two headed calf
Robert Ripley relished collecting what he called "pranks of nature".once considered an omen of disaster .most animals born with 2 heads or multiple limbs ,are stillborn or like this one die within a few hors after birth.
an autopsy of this calf born in california in 1970 revealed that each head had a normal trachea and esophagus ,but they each led to only one lung.
believe it or not !
i have`nt covered this as ashleigh was`nt upset by any of the things in here and i`ve judged on that .
have a good day and thanks for looking and your continued support
mick
Comments (34)
beachzz
There some strange things out there, and Mr Ripley showed us a lot of them. Interesting stuff for sure - nice shot and more good info as always!!
Hendesse
Excellent and very interesting shot and informations, Mick. Is Ripley a museum or a chamber of horrors?
ledwolorz
Unusual, very unusual I would say. I guess it was interesting place to visit. Thanks for showing one of this 'nature mistakes'. Interesting photograph. Aleks
durleybeachbum
Interesting! I'm just glad it isn't a live show. Humans are an odd species, aren't we?!
jeroni
fabulosa foto periodistica amigo bravo
larparmit
great capture, interesting and unusual!
fredster66
Very bizarre that happened to that poor calf. Very interesting indeed Mick.
wonderworld
Very cool Mick!!!!!
JeffG7BRJ
I used to watch Ripley's Believe it or Not on TV, the chap out of Red Dwarf, Craig ????? used to front it. Loads of bizzare things they used to show, I have seen the one in Blackpool Mick but have never been inside. Ashleigh commented on one of mine the other day and mentioned that Grandad told her not to look at the ones with warnings. Good girl that. Excellent capture Mick, especially through glass, I actually read the info on the plaque before reading your text. Bravo!!!!!
SapUS59
excellent capture and very interesting display of animals, thanks for sharing .
timtripp
what a wonderful way to spend the day
rockstrider
I thought from the thumbnail that you'd postworked the animal heads to look like this, but this is much more interesting! Excellent and unusal capture Mick!
aljaysart
Is this another april fools joke LOL.
psycho56
very weird
Meisiekind
Very ususual and interesting place to visit. I also first thought you've done postwork to duplicate the head. Extraordinary! xx
countess8
wierd capture mick, did you see the documentry with the girl that was born with two heads she had the other one removed and is fine now, very intresting picture well done i always like to see somehting different hugs cj xxx
Cytisus
Great shot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MrsLubner
Outstanding capture. Wonderful find. There are amaazing things in this world. I just watched a TV show that featured a rancher who collects cows with extra legs. Bazaar....
G_Mansco
Oupssss... natures is so strange some times!
saretta
Original and so cool capture Mick!!!!:-)
annie5
Very unusual and interesting place very impressive also! Cool shot :)
Bossie_Boots
Very interesting piece Mick i will deff be visiting this place when i go to Blackpool next and i also want to thank you for your kind words and get well messages they really helped hugs lou x
redchilicat
Vivid colors and an unusual subject for sure makes for a great shot.
Charberry
We have a Ripley's Museum in San Francisco that we have visited. Lots of bizarre things in there. Nature generally allows such creatures to pass on mercifully. Mankind is the one who tries to keep them alive.
PD154
Wow, just goes to show mother nature has a sense of humour, my only thanfulness here is that it didn't happen to the ex wife :)...Excellent shot though Mick
Richardphotos
they have some locations in the US but I have never been to one.surprised they allowed you with a camera.excellent capture for shooting through glass
Mousson
Extraordinary!
Mad-Mike
Yes believe there is one in San Francisco near me! and I possess 3 big books on Ripleys believe it or not! my sister keeps giving me for gifts on Christmas, and they make for great reading! I should take a pic some day for you of them :-)
babuci
Sure it is a fascinating shot. So strange, thanks to share this wonder.
camilledubuc
wow! love it.