Floating gently in a cool water habitat, this spherical, green blob holds a legendary secret -- it will bring you your heart's desire. Named Marimo, which means "seaweed ball" in Japan, it's a rare form of algae. It can easily live for 100 years or more, growing at the bottom of freshwater lakes in Japan, Estonia, Iceland, Scotland and Australia. Waves and currents slowly shape it into its Round form, which can grow between 8 and 12 inches in diameter.

05.20.23