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.
Despite its size, Mr Williams said: I have caught a marlin bigger - it was 180lb.. As well as being the biggest cod landed by a British angler, it is the biggest for a disabled angler - Mr Williams has a heart condition. Image copyright Sportquest. Image caption Fisherman Paul Stevens with his 84lb cod he caught the previous day. The world cod record, of about 104lbs, is held by a Swedish angler.