Archive for January, 2009

Ibex species resurrected from extinction

January 31, 2009

In what’s being touted as a first for science, a Pyrenean ibex is cloned from genetic material extracted from the last of its species to die.  They say mammoths are next.  I’m holding out for a miniature pterodactyl.

Jose Luis Gomez de Francisco/naturepl.com

Photo: Jose Luis Gomez de Francisco/naturepl.com

Bacon Explosion

January 31, 2009

Bacon Explosion is what you get when you roll bacon, sausage and barbecue sauce together for grilling.  It’s not terribly healthy, but it looks oh so yummy!

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Beer goggles

January 31, 2009

Real ones, at that.  Handmade by Scott Urban.

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[Via bookofjoe]

Diet decisions

January 28, 2009

Okay, so it’s a cougar not a lion.  It’s a lolcougar, so cut some slack!

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[Via Miss Cellania]

Her Morning Elegance

January 27, 2009

I can guarantee you’ve not seen anything like this creative video before.

[Via YesButNoButYes]

What, you’ve never seen a nauga before?

January 27, 2009

That’s right, naugahyde comes from real naugas.  See?

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[Via Neatorama]

Life’s filthy lessons

January 26, 2009

In the elephant world, “Don’t follow too close” is an important early lesson.

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[Via Unique Daily]

How men and women shower

January 25, 2009

More or less true.

[Via Bits & Pieces]

Tree harvester

January 25, 2009

It saws, strips, and cuts!  That’s an impressive machine.

[Via Presurfer]

Ultimate Muppet YouTube clip

January 25, 2009

I wouldn’t normally do this, but with this clip I couldn’t resist.

[Via Brad DeLong via EotAW]