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.
I was really hoping and praying that nothing would happen to this fish and that it wouldn't break off [the line].. Rizzuto said he struggled for about 30 minutes with the marlin, which weighed in at 1,058 pounds. He said the largest fish he caught prior to Wednesday was a comparatively petite 55 pounds. For my first one to be a grander, it's just an unreal experience, Rizzuto told NBC News of the marlin.