World's Largest Flying Bird Was Like Nothing Alive Today

The largest flying bird known to ever have lived has now been revealed, an extinct giant with a wingspan more than twice the size of the largest living flying bird, researchers say

These findings exceed some predictions for the largest size possible for flying birds, scientists added

The new species, Pelagornis sandersi, had an estimated wingspan of 20 to 24 feet (6.1 to 7.3 meters) when its feathers are included. This is up to more than twice as big as that of the royal albatross, the largest living flying bird, which has a wingspan of about 11.4 feet (3.5 meters). continue

Pep Guardiola: 'I made a mistake

Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola took responsibility for his side's UEFA Champions League semifinal loss to Real Madrid on Tuesday.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Ramos struck braces in Real's 4-0 second-leg thrashing of the Bundesliga champions at the Allianz Arena, completing a 5-0 aggregate victory.

Guardiola said it was his error that led to Bayern's loss, while he was unhappy with the way his team used the ball after having the majority of possession in both legs.

"We played badly when we had the ball. That's my responsibility. I made a mistake," the Spaniard told a news conference. "It was a bit better in the first leg, but congratulations to Real Madrid."

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Owners of Apple smartphones suffer one great indignity: Our most indispensable possession is small, frail, and slippery.

Such qualities often result in a $200 trip to the Genius Bar to replace a spider-cracked screen, or a scramble to file the proper insurance claim forms when you leave your phone in the back seat of a cab. There are few remedies. Adding an ergonomically intrusive case protects against damage but still doesn’t mean you won’t lose the phone

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