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Underwater encounter of the third kind! Deep-sea divers dwarfed by gigantic alien-like jellyfish off coast of Japan

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  • Photographer Lucia Terui became obsessed with snapping Nomura's jellyfish after seeing them when diving
  • The 40-year-old took these amazing photographs while diving off Echizen in Japan's Fukui province
  • She photographed an estimated 4ft 9in creature, but the Nomura's jellyfish can grow up to 6ft 6in in diameter
Among Lucia Terui's first diving experiences was an encounter with Nomura's jellyfish, the graceful giants of the sea that grow up to 6ft 6in in diameter.
Perhaps understandably the sighting inspired an obsession for Terui, 40, to one day photograph the creatures, which are 100 times the size of an average jellyfish and are most commonly found in the waters between China and Japan.
And when the Brazilian photographer achieved her goal on a diving trip into the waters of Echizen, Fukui province, Japan, she said she felt 'pure joy'.
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A giant Nomura's jellyfish dwarfs a diver in this image captured by Brazilian photographer Lucia Terui in the waters off Echizen, Japan
A giant Nomura's jellyfish dwarfs a diver in this image captured by Brazilian photographer Lucia Terui in the waters off Echizen, Japan
Nomura's jellyfish can grow up to 6ft 6in in diameter and are found most commonly in the sea between China and Japan
Nomura's jellyfish can grow up to 6ft 6in in diameter and are found most commonly in the sea between China and Japan
After seeing the giant jellyfish, Lucia says she 'became obsessed with them and getting the perfect shot, and years later I got my moment'
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Photographer Lucia Terui encountered the creatures on her diving trip
Photographer Lucia Terui encountered the creatures on her diving trip
'On one of my first ever diving trips I had the privilege to dive with this particular jellyfish,' says Lucia, now of Hamamatsu, Japan.
'I was delighted and it was an incredible experience, but on that particular occasion I didn't have the underwater photography equipment to capture the images in the way I wanted.
'From then on I became obsessed with them and getting the perfect shot, and years later I got my moment.'
Lucia was able to photograph the enormous five-foot jellyfish in all its glory.
She spent three days diving with her husband, Alexandre Shimoishi, 40, on the lookout for the incredible creature.
Lucia says: 'I had to dive deep into the open sea to be able to find one, but it was worth it in the end and I felt pure joy when I did.
'It was a dream of mine achieved, the jellyfish are so beautiful and inoffensive, and because of that I wasn't afraid at all.
'A lot of patience was needed, as there were lot of jellyfish in the sea but most of them were hurt or almost dead, I wanted one that was healthy and a beauty to shoot.'
The Nomura's jellyfish is classified in the same category as the lion's mane jellyfish, the largest cnidarian in the world.
The diameter when fully grown is slightly greater than the height of an average man, with the ability to grow up to 6ft 6in.
Although their stings are generally very painful, they are not known for causing any major damage to humans.
Despite their formidable size, Lucia loves photographing nature's gentle giants.
She says: 'It's funny because most of the time my friends call me crazy, but they like and admire my photographs and so that really makes me happy.
'It's important that we respect and protect nature that is all around us, I believe this is our duty to life and the future of our planet.'
Source: dailymail.co.uk

Pictured: Moment flight attendant was SCALDED with hot water and noodles by unruly passenger who wanted to sit next to her boyfriend

By on 18:53


  • Thai AirAsia flight was en route to Nanjing, China from Bangkok
  • Group lashed out at crew because they were unhappy with their seats
  • Man believed to be woman's boyfriend threatened to blow up plane
  • Plane returned to Bangkok while first aid was delivered to flight attendant 
  • Passenger and her entourage were kicked off the aircraft
These photographs taken by shocked travellers aboard a Thai AirAsia flight reveal the dramatic moment a female flight attendant was scalded with hot water by an unruly passenger.
The female passenger, from China, attacked the flight attendant with a cup of noodles in a violent row that began when she found out that she wouldn't be sitting next to her boyfriend on a charter flight from Bangkok to Nanjing, China.
Passengers pulled out their smartphones as the mid-air drama unfolded in front of them, snapping pictures as the injured flight attendant covered her face and shouted in pain.
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Photos posted on the Weibo social-networking website show a flight attendant covering her face
The flight attendant received first air from her co-workers while the plane returned to Bangkok 
The flight attendant received first air from her co-workers while the plane returned to Bangkok 
Noodles are pictured on the floor of the aircraft after they were thrown at the female flight attendant 
Noodles are pictured on the floor of the aircraft after they were thrown at the female flight attendant 
Additional photos show noodles all over the floor of one of the aisles and, once the plane landed, authorities boarding the aircraft to restore order and remove the passenger and her entourage.
The cabin erupted in chaos after the flight attendant was berated and splashed with hot water - even after a cabin crew member helped the couple change seats.
During the chaos a man believed to be the woman's boyfriend jumped out of his seat and angrily threatened to blow up the plane as the injured flight attendant was tended to by her co-workers.
But the man accused of making the threat later said the attendant was scalded by accident during a tussle over a receipt they had requested for the hot water.  
A passenger captured a video of an angry man after a flight attendant was scalded with hot noodles
The man is accused of making a threat to bomb the plane after becoming upset with sitting arrangements
A passenger captured a video of an angry man after a flight attendant was scalded with hot noodles
Passengers suffered a five-hour delay after the pilot decided to turn around and fly back to Bangkok 
Passengers suffered a five-hour delay after the pilot decided to turn around and fly back to Bangkok 
Authorities boarded the plane and ordered the unruly passengers to leave
Passengers snap photographs after the flight attendant was scalded with a cup of hot noodles
Authorities boarded (right) and ordered the unruly passengers to leave as others snapped photos
As a result the pilot decided to abort the 90-minute journey to eastern China and return to the airport in Bangkok, where the plane made an emergency landing. 
One of the photos that emerged on the Weibo social-networking website shows a man carrying a girl through the cabin while being escorted by authorities.
At the airport, airline staff spoke to the woman and her entourage and they all came to an 'amicable' agreement, although the group was forced to return home on a different flight. The U-turn led to a five-hour delay for other travellers.
The air rage incident has gained worldwide attention and led to the Chinese travellers being called 'barbarians' by China's state-run media. 
A man carries a girl through the aircraft cabin after authorities boarded the plane in Bangkok
A man carries a girl through the aircraft cabin after authorities boarded the plane in Bangkok
Thai AirAsia flight attendants plead for calm after one of their colleagues was assaulted 
Thai AirAsia flight attendants plead for calm after one of their colleagues was assaulted 
But that will be the least of their concerns as Chinese authorities vowed to severely punish the group for giving Chinese tourists a black eye.
In a scathing statement, China’s National Tourism Administration said the tourists disrupted the flight, hurt other passengers and ‘badly damaged the overall image of the Chinese people.’
The Jiangsu Provincial Tourism Bureau told the South China Morning Post that they had asked the provincial tourism association to blacklist the rowdy group. 
It is not known what penalties those on the blacklist will be subjected to, but the tour guide who led the group has had their licence suspended for a year.
The passengers were reportedly ordered to pay 50,000 Thai baht (approximately £970) in compensation to the injured flight attendant. The woman who threw the cup of hot water and noodles was fined an additional 200 Thai baht (approximately £3.80). 
The cabin erupted in chaos after the flight attendant was berated and splashed with hot water
The cabin erupted in chaos after the flight attendant was berated and splashed with hot water
Thai AirAsia says the passenger berated the female flight attendant before scalding her with hot water
Thai AirAsia says the passenger berated the female flight attendant before scalding her with hot water
Friday's incident comes at a time when the Chinese are travelling more but also becoming notorious for rough behaviour. More than 100 million people from China have travelled overseas this year, more than any other country.
Incidents involving Chinese tourists making angry outbursts have prompted Beijing to issue stern guidelines on behaving abroad. 
In February, according to Thai and Chinese news reports, 27 members of a Chinese tour group were ejected from a China Eastern Airlines flight before take-off from the Thai resort island of Phuket after brawling over seating arrangements. 
During a recent visit to the Maldives, President Xi Jinping asked the Chinese not to litter and destroy coral reefs.
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The Truth About All-natureal Teeth Whiteners

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The Truth About All-Natural Teeth Whiteners

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Worried about stains? Some things you should try -- and some you definitely shouldn't, no matter what you've heard.
By Corrie Pikul
  • The Tooth Whitener You Probably Have in Your Purse
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    What to try: Sugarless gum.

    Why: Chewing gum causes you to produce more saliva, which is a natural buffer against stains, explains Matthew Messina, DDS, a spokesperson for the American Dental Association. When your mouth gets dry, food particles and bacteria can settle on teeth, affecting the enamel. Common causes of dry mouth are talking on the phone, medication (prescription drugs for depression, anxiety, heart problems and nerve pain; OTC meds like antihistamines and decongestants) and-- ready for this? -- cardio exercise. Studies have shown that when athletes run, their saliva levels decrease. In addition to chewing gum, sip water throughout the day and swish it around your mouth after eating.

    What not to try: Dentists recommend against drinking energy drinks while exercising (or at any time). They're highly acidic and can erode tooth enamel, and they also often contain dyes, which could lead to stains over time.
  • The Dark Horse Whitener That We Always Underestimate
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    What to try: Good ol' baking soda.

    Why: Physically scrubbing your teeth may actually have some effect on surface stains, says Messina. However, it's essential that the substance not be so gritty that it wears away enamel. Baking soda mixed with water is just abrasive enough, and Messina says that baking soda toothpastes that have the American Dental Association seal have been found safe to use with a soft toothbrush. (You can also try "whitening toothpastes" that have enzymes to help dissolve surface stains.)

    What not to try: Brushing with sea salt, rinsing with activated charcoal (Messina says that there's zero clinical research behind it). They sound so wacky they just might work, but Messina says that these DIY don'ts could cause serious, permanent damage to your enamel.
  • The Last Best Hope for Deeply Stained Teeth
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    What to try: An in-office whitening treatment.

    Why: Deep stains penetrate under the enamel and get stuck in the chicken-wire-like structure of your tooth. Professional-grade treatments use an effervescent whitening agent (a cousin of peroxide) that bubbles out the enamel and lifts the stain out of the chicken wire, explains Messina. (At-home whitening kits work the same way, but they're not nearly as powerful.) Be aware that stains aren't always due to a long-term love affair with coffee and red wine; Messina says that discoloration can also be a sign of a developmental issue, infection, receding gums (due to crowding, grinding or age) or periodontal disease. Your dentist can help get to the root causes of your stains and advise you on next steps.

    What not to try: These Internet-approved fixes just don't work: pure bleach (it could burn the inside of your mouth); rinsing with lemon juice (it's an acid that can chemically dissolve enamel, Messina says); scrubbing strawberries on your teeth (they don't have any sort of magical plaque-destroying vitamins, but they do have some potent stain-producing acids and natural coloring).
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