Roman rule Dalmatia Soissons after 476

Roman rule continued beyond 476 in parts of the west

The year 476 is often used as the end of the Western Roman Empire, but Roman rule did not end everywhere at once. Julius Nepos ruled Dalmatia and claimed the western throne until 480. Syagrius ruled the Domain of Soissons until 486.

A wave can overwhelm a ship through its hatches

In the wreck of the bulk carrier MV Derbyshire, analysts estimated that pressure on the deck hatches matched the pressure from a 20-metre column of water. The hatches were designed for less than 2 metres, showing how pressure at a vulnerable opening can exceed what it was built to withstand.

Octopus arms act partly independently

About Two-Thirds Of Their Neurons

Octopuses have more than 500 million neurons, with about two-thirds located in their arms. This lets the arms respond to information and make some decisions independently of the brain; even a severed arm can still move and react to stimuli.

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Roman rule Dalmatia Soissons after 476

Roman rule continued beyond 476 in parts of the west

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