Here’s some interesting reading as you wake up with your morning coffee (or soda, whatever your poison of choice might be): How the Colossal Squid Was Caught. You’ve probably heard of this by now, but I found this story particularly interesting.

Interesting fact: The squid is 33 feet long and 990 pounds. I can’t even imagine seeing something that large come up near a boat, it must have seemed like something out of a monster movie. Also, I’m sure it couldn’t have smelled that great. Anyways, it’s a fantastic scientific specimen that is in demand by multiple parties, making the fisherman who found it one lucky man.

On a side note, the patent is pending on Squidtacular, so don’t get any ideas.