This subject, which was highlighted in a 2007 episode of 'Grey's Anatomy,' is not for the squeamish: 1. Something in the water: The candiru, also known as the vampire fish and toothpick fish, is a ...

SAO PAULO, Brazil – Slovenian Martin Strel, 52, approached the halfway point of his attempt to swim the entire length of the Amazon river Thursday, trying to avoid severe burns, alligators and the ...