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Old 14 November 2005, 17:24   #1
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Beware Ribbing in the Amazon

Have often read about those little fish that can swim up very small orifices and get stuck - apparently it's true!!!

Interesting photos!!!

http://www.internext.com.br/urologia/casosclinicos.htm

http://www.straightdope.com/columns/000519.html

at least all we have to worry about in British waters is getting cold!!!
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Old 14 November 2005, 20:05   #2
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Certainly is true.

IIRC, Lenny Henry added the story to his stand-up act some years ago, as part of his proof that there is no God, on the basis that no "God" would ever create such a fish
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