Did you know? The Venus Series is a special class of races in Boat Race Japan designed specifically for female racers with less than 16 years of experience. Formerly known as the Women’s League Series until 2013, the series was rebranded to better highlight up-and-coming female athletes and help them grow into elite contenders. The 8th set of matches in the Venus Series, The Macour Cup, brought high-speed action and fierce competition to the waters of Boat Race Karatsu. In the final race, Mutsum

This Venus flytrap enthusiast records dramatic footage of it catching and digesting bugs and snails. Fun fact: the insect-munching carnivorous plant only clamps its leaves shut after trigger hairs are tripped two times within about 20 seconds. #EcoFuture #FunChina | China Plus Culture