Francium is a radioactive chemical element which is classified among the alkaline earth metals on the periodic table. It is extremely unstable, with a very short half life â approximately 20 minutes â and, as a result, it has few applications outside the realm of scientific research. The bulk of the world's francium is synthesized in labs; it only appears in nature in very small trace amounts, and it is an extremely rare element.
Massive marlin caught off Hawaii coast. A fisherman from Hawaii reeled in giant blue marlin weighing in at 1,368 pounds. CNN affiliate KITV reports.
Pub landlord reels in 1,320lb blue marlin in biggest catch by a Briton but vows a great white will be next haul. A pub landlord claims to have caught one of the biggest fish ever by reeling in a 1,320lb blue marlin using just a rod and line. Kevin Gardner said the catch was a 'dream' and now promises to go after a great white shark.