Comments Share. The Pastry War (Spanish language: Guerra de los pasteles , French language: Guerre des PÃ¢tisseries) began with the naval blockade of some Mexican ports and the capture of the fortress of San Juan de UlÃºa in Veracruz by French forces in November 1838 and ended with a British-brokered peace in March 1839.
The Titanoboa is the biggest snake to EVER roam the earth. This prehistoric giant snake was believed to grow up to 43 feet in length and weigh upwards of 2,500 pounds. Their fossils have been found in South America and havenât been a threat to wildlife for over 60 million years.
The longest snake in the world. by RICHARD SHEARS, Daily Mail. At almost twice the length of a London bus, this python can justly lay claim to being the world's longest snake. It measures just short of 50ft and weighs an astonishing 70 stone - also a record. The previous longest specimen recorded by Guinness World Records - which was also a reticulated python - came in at 32ft when it was captured in 1912. Both snakes were found in Indonesia and are native to the swamps and jungles of South-East Asia. They are capable of eating animals as large as sheep and have been known to attack and eat people-