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Video shows fisherman pulled overboard by monster fish
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A new YouTube video shows what happens when a goliath grouper decides to turn the tables on a fisherman. - photo by Grant Olsen
FLORIDA Many anglers have had the experience of a big fish striking when they werent paying attention. In these shocking moments, its not unheard of to have the pole yanked right out of your hands.

A new YouTube video shows what happens when the fish on the end of the line is a goliath grouper. These massive fish can weigh more than 700 pounds, and they pack a serious punch.

So even though Stephen Rampersad, a firefighter from Florida, was clearly paying attention to the large fish on his line, when the grouper decided to dive, it took Rampersad along for the ride.

The video begins with Rampersad and his wife on a guided fishing trip with Captain Ben Chancey in Florida. As noted in the videos description, the pair were celebrating Mrs. Rampersads birthday.

Rampersad battled the fish for a few moments before it dragged him out of the boat. At first, it looked like the fisherman might be headed straight for the bottom. His sunglasses flew off his face and he was clearly out of control. But the captain grabbed his legs and pulled him back into the boat, barking orders the whole time.

Miraculously, Rampersad managed to hold onto his rod throughout the incident. The grouper made a couple more powerful runs before it was brought up to the boat and released. In the videos description, Captain Chancey estimated the fish weighed as much as 450 pounds.

It would seem that the moral of the story is to always pay attention while fishing. And if you hook into a goliath grouper, be prepared for an unexpected dip in the ocean.

Whats the craziest thing thats ever happened to you while fishing? Let us know in the comments.
Its toxic: New study says blue light from tech devices can speed up blindness
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A new study from the University of Toledo found that blue light from digital devices can transform molecules in your eyes retina into cell killers. - photo by Herb Scribner
It turns out checking Twitter or Facebook before bed is bad for your health.

A new study from the University of Toledo found that blue light from digital devices can transform molecules in your eyes retina into cell killers.

That process can lead to age-related macular degeneration, which is a leading cause of blindness in the United States, according to the researchs extract.

Blue light is a common issue for many modern Americans. Blue light is emitted from screens, most notably at night, causing sleep loss, eye strain and a number of other issues.

Dr. Ajith Karunarathne, assistant professor in the UT Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, said our constant exposure to blue light cant be blocked by the lens or cornea.

"It's no secret that blue light harms our vision by damaging the eye's retina. Our experiments explain how this happens, and we hope this leads to therapies that slow macular degeneration, such as a new kind of eye drop, he said.

Macular degeneration is an incurable eye disease that often affects those in their 50s or 60s. It occurs after the death of photoreceptor cells in the retina. Those cells need retinal to sense light and help signal the brain.

The research team found blue light exposure created poisonous chemical molecules that killed photoreceptor cells

"It's toxic. If you shine blue light on retinal, the retinal kills photoreceptor cells as the signaling molecule on the membrane dissolves," said Kasun Ratnayake, a Ph.D. student researcher working in Karunarathne's cellular photo chemistry group. "Photoreceptor cells do not regenerate in the eye. When they're dead, they're dead for good."

However, the researchers found a molecule called alpha-tocopherol, which comes from Vitamin E, can help prevent cell death, according to Futurism.

The researchers plan to review how light from TVs, cellphones and tablet screens affect the eyes as well.

"If you look at the amount of light coming out of your cellphone, it's not great but it seems tolerable," said Dr. John Payton, visiting assistant professor in the UT Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. "Some cellphone companies are adding blue-light filters to the screens, and I think that is a good idea."

Indeed, Apple released a Night Shift mode two years ago to help quell blue lights strain on the eyes, according to The Verge. The screen will dim into a warmer, orange light that will cause less stress on the eyes.