To die for.
Paul the psychic octopus had a great record on the field in the tank for the 2010 World Cup, going eight for eight predicting Germany's results and calling Spain as the victors in the final. Sadly, the almost-3-year-old, English-born creature died this morning, with his official German statement reading: He appears to have passed away peacefully during the night, of natural causes, and we are Read more
When swimming in the sea, octopus may be slimy and a little creepy, but on the plate, if cooked correctly, it's a delicious treat. It's light and luxurious tossed in a salad or flavorful and filling plated with potatoes. Although I've yet to cook it at home, I always order octopus when it's on a restaurant's menu. How do you feel about it? Octopus: Love It or Hate It? Love it Read more
Do You Eat Octopus? Absolutely! Octopus is delicious. No. Octopus is too slimy for me. I've never tried octopus and don't plan on tasting it any time soon. I've never tried it, but I really want to. Read more
Last week my sister and I went to dinner at a new restaurant, Pizza Nostra, that recently opened in San Francisco's Potrero Hill district. While the flat, crusty pizzas piping hot from the wood-burning stove were delicious, it was the grilled octopus with chickpeas, celery, and lemon antipasto that stood out in my mind. Although she'd never had octopus, my sister boldly dove in and was Read more
Did you know there are around 300 recognized octopus species? Luckily, there are plenty of octopi in the ocean of interior design to go around, too. The De La Espada Double Octopus Chandelier ($1,995), with its globe body and bulb-tipped legs, is a fabulous example of all of the spirited octopus-motif items I have in store for you. See the rest when you read more Read more
Not only do your pets have a dominant hand, but researchers think that octopuses do too! In a month-long observational project, UK scientists are testing their theory that intelligent creatures have a dominant arm (in this case, tentacle) used to feed and investigate. Researchers will record which tentacle the Octopuses use to pick up objects, hoping to reduce stress levels in captivity. Huh – Read more
If you can believe it, there just might be a connection between an Octopus's beak and better artificial limbs for humans! I've noticed an upswing in sea life inspiring new inventions recently, and this one is no exception. If you think of how seemingly uncomfortable artificial limbs are now – hard all the way through causing abrasions on amputated limbs – then the octopus may be able to help Read more
The other day I came across a very disturbing video. In the video, one of my favorite America's Next Top Model contestants — Elyse Sewell from Cycle 1 — eats live octopus tentacles. She slurps the squirming tentacles down as if they were nothing and she does it while sexily eyeing the camera. Tyra would be so proud, Elyse looks like a model while eating live seafood! I thought I could eat Read more
The Octopus Chair (price unlisted), fashioned from pairs of recycled jeans and polystyrene balls, is a multi-shape beanbag and a cross "between a chair and a lounge sculpture," allowing you "to adapt your seating to your interior." In some cases of weird furniture, I am willing to suspend my inclination towards normalcy in favor of something that is "weird" yet still cool and "artsy." But dear Read more
Would You Rather Eat Clams Or Octopus? Clams Octopus Neither, you are grossing me out! Neither, I prefer _____. I love both! Other - see my thoughts below. Read more
