Sunflower seed-sized crustacean snaps its giant claw shut in video

A tiny shrimp snaps its claw in less than 0.01 seconds, around 10,000 times quicker than the blink of a human eye.  The movement is so rapid it creates an audible pop above the water and produces bubbles. Males of the species Dulichiella cf. appendiculata are only tiny, roughly the size of a sunflower seed, … Read more

Foodies divided as recipe suggests grilling WHOLE sunflower head and eating it like corn on the cob

New foodie trend sees people grilling WHOLE sunflower heads and eating them like corn on the cob – with tasters saying the garden favourite has a ‘nutty flavour’  Foodies took to Facebook to share their thoughts on the divisive sunflower head  Recipe shared by Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company in Mansfield, Missouri  Some were intrigued … Read more

Family who lost son, 9, to rare disorder visit sunflower Duchess of Cambridge planted in his memory

The family of a little boy who died from a rare organ condition has paid a visit to the sunflower that the Duchess of Cambridge promised to plant in his honour.  In June Kate Middleton, 38, spoke to Stuie Delf, 13, from Huntingdon, whose adored brother Fraser lost his battle against Coats plus syndrome – a … Read more

Kate Middleton promises to plant a sunflower in memory of a boy, 9, who died from rare condition

The Duchess of Cambridge has vowed to plant a sunflower in memory of a little boy whose brother raised a staggering £18,500 for the hospice that cared for him shortly before he died. Kate Middleton, 38, made her touching promise to Stuie Delf, 13, whose adored brother Fraser lost his battle against Coats plus syndrome, … Read more