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The “Tail of the Squirrel Nut-King”

Michigan man burns down apartment complex while trying to cook squirrel with propane torch.

When pigs dive

Study using submerged pigs helps with investigation of human bodies found in oceans

Scientists Say Earth Overdue for Magnetic Field Reversal

Pole reversal could play havoc with migrating species, GPS, electric grids and navigation

Tainted Beef Recall

E.coli contamination leads to largest beef recall in Canadian History

Vancouver to expand food-scraps/green-waste curb-side pick-up

“First it was back-yard chickens, now food waste composting. It’s La Dolce Vita!”

Bottle-[rocket]-nosed dolphins

US Military uses Dolphins for bomb detection and mine clearing.
[“So long and thanks for all the fish”.]

Monkey see, monkey do

Cataract surgery restores blind Orangutan’s sight.

Larry caught the mouse, [if not the mole].

British Prime Minister David Cameron’s  cat, “Larry”, catches first mouse at 10 Downing Street. At least some security staff are doing their job.