Mysterious Creature Washes Up on Texas Shore

Family Day

Parents Leah and Trey needed to get their kids out of the house. Having 7-year-old and 5-year-old boys cooped up all day was wearing on their psyche, and they knew it was time to get out and explore. Padre Island National Seashore is far from their home in Arizona, but they were up for the adventure. Plus, they knew it was desolate enough that they could have fun and safe family time. 

Combing the Shoreline

Even at a beach in Texas, early May can be pretty chilly! The family was more interested in exploring the beach than sitting and catching some rays. The boys loved looking for shells and building sandcastles along the shoreline. When they happened across an interesting shell or a crab of some variety, they got so excited. Beach discoveries were always fun...

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The More You Know

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  • Surfaces near the equator move much faster than those in other locations on Earth.
  • The oceans contain 200,000 different kinds of viruses.
  • Saturn is the only planet in our solar system that could float in water.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.