Fisher Man Finds World’s Biggest Pearl Ever Worth $100m In Sea, But Sadly He Never Knew The Worth

A giant pearl - believed to be the biggest ever - was found by a fisherman who kept it as a good luck charm.

The man, who has not been identified, discovered the priceless 34kg gem ten years ago in sea off the coast of Palawan Island, Philippines.

He had no idea the pearl, which is five times larger than the previous record, was worth an eye-watering value of $100 million (£76million).

A fire at his wooden home earlier this year forced him to move house and he decided to have it in to the stunned local tourism officer in remote Puerto Princesca.

They were able to verify that it had been found in a giant clam.

The priceless rock measures a staggering 1ft foot wide and 2.2 feet long - dwarfing the current world's biggest Pearl of Allah which weighed 6.4kg and is worth $35million. They however didn;t mention if the man would be compensated.

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Photos: World's Biggest Aircraft Airlander 10 Successfully Completes Maiden Voyage

The world's largest aircraft has taken to the skies for a successful maiden voyage - its first since being revamped in the UK.

The 302ft-long (92-metre) Airlander 10 - part plane, part helicopter, part airship - loomed overhead at Cardington airfield in Bedfordshire as the sun started to set on Wednesday evening.

Photographers and plane spotters baked in the sun as they waited to see the aircraft, whose bulbous exterior has earned it the less-than-glamorous nickname "the flying bum", take off.

Crowds clapped and cheered as the craft soared above them during its first outing from the First World War hangar where it was revealed in March after undergoing "hundreds" of changes by Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) over two years.

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PHOTOS: World most identical triplets become models

These are the world's most identical triplets who live exactly the same lifestyles and work as stunning models.

Laura, Nicola and Alison Crimmins, 29, live with each other in Dublin, Ireland and mirror every aspect of each other's lives, from diet and beauty to exercise.

As a result, the trio boast a waist size of 28inches, a 34A bra size and weigh bang in on 8.5stone for their matching 5ft 11in frames.

Laura, who is in a long-term relationship, explains: "We live identical lives so we look the same and we love it!

"We use exactly the same products and get all our beauty treatments together whether that's spray tanning, nails, make-up or our haircuts.

"We all book ourselves in for an appointment with our hairdresser Kathy at the same time so our locks look identical.

Allison, who is single, adds: "It's important for our job as triplet models that we look exactly alike so we eat the same diet and exercise together too.

Nicola, who is single, explains: "We're so close. We have a 'Sisters Whatsapp' so we are always in constant contact with each other all the time and buy the same things.

The Crimmins triplets regularly feature on world's sexiest sisters list and have thousands of fans.

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World most stylish pig hits 625,000 Instagram followers

Stylish Priscilla and Poppleton, from Jacksonville, Florida, are hogging the limelight as Instagram's most famous pet piggies.

The cute duo have amassed a fan base of 626,000 on the photo-sharing site where they can be seen posing at the beach in 'pigkinis' or as 'pigs in blankets.'

Owner Melissa Nicholson, 43, fell in love with the animals after visiting a farm as a student at the The University of Alabama.

She said: 'I am truly blessed to be able to share these precious piggies with others all over the world. The love people have for is amazing.

'I get comments daily on what a bright spot they are in so many people's days - this is what keeps me going. 'Knowing that someone might be in hospital but that they will smile when they see Prissy and Pop.

'I also have a lot of people tell me they don't eat pork anymore because of Prissy and Pop.'

The latest additions to her pig family are six-month old Primrose and Pinkerton who are also proving a huge hit.

Most of the trendy wardrobe are actually dog clothes that come from local pet stores or online shops - but they seem to fit perfectly.

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Meet the 70-year-old Pensioners Pumping their Way to the World Bodybuilding Finals (Photos)

The world's oldest muscle men who are over 70-years, have shown that age is no limit...but their body obsessions can have health consequences.

Ageless: The over-70 bodybuilders show off their physiques

 

The world's oldest muscle men in photos released online, show that old age isn't all about tea, biscuits and putting your feet up in front of the telly as the 70-plus pensioners are competing for their place in the fiercely competitive World Bodybuilding Finals.

 

While joking about his impressive trophy collection full of super-toned male statues, 79-year-old world champion, Eric Dower, from Bangor in Northern Ireland, who is the ultimate man to beat on the circuit, says: "To me that's what a man should look like, it's fantastic. Not everyone's cup of tea, but there you go. And as the female would say, nice ass."

 

Jimmy is a former champion

 

With only a year to go until the finals in Miami, the ageing athletes are training hard to get into tip-top shape. That means daily weights sessions in the gym and a strict diet of lean meat and rice with a ban on sugar, salt and fat.

 

73-year-old former world champion and international gymnast Jimmy Bennie, is certainly feeling the pressure. With a girlfriend 16 years his junior and glamorous image to maintain, Jimmy says his secret to youthful looks is baby lotion.

 

Roger has been practising his moves at home

"I've been using this for nearly 45 years on my face and a wee tip as well is to put it through the hair – make yourself look like a youngster and a million dollars."

 

But losing his world championship status to Eric last year has dented the plumber's confidence. "You can't get any better than world champion, it goes without saying," says Jimmy, from Grangemouth in Scotland.

 

Ronnie the bodybuilder

 

73-year-old bodybuilding hopeful, Roger Thomas, who needs the real confidence boost, came third in the senior category at the British Natural Bodybuilding Championship in Manchester in 2012, but is still a novice compared to his rivals.

 

"I think I've pushed my body to the maximum," he admits. "People think at 70 years and older you should be sat watching television or reading books or whatever, but this is different. I don't look wee bad for 70."

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