Saturday, April 17, 2010

Green Energy From Cows

This here is a cow on a treadmill. She is creating enough energy to be milked 4 times. The added benefit from the exercise is less methane coming out of the cow's posterior!

Courtesy Popsci

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Goats, Meth, and Tasers

Taser International along with so-call "scientists" are tasering goats that are high on meth. While I'm not an animal rights activist (which is why I still think it's funny), doesn't this seem kind of cruel and very unusual?

Courtesy PopSci

Iceland Volcano -- Fire and Ice

This is one of those natural disasters that's beautiful. Tons more here.


Courtesy of Flickr

Monday, April 12, 2010

How to Pick your Favorite Animal with Animal Reviews

So, I found this website called "Animal Review". The site grades animals. You know, A, B, C, D, F (why is there no E?). Anywho, I think it pretty funny to read -- especially when you read it in your head with a British or Irish accent.

"Brainlessness" (don't forget to say it with a British accent)

The Pale Blue Dot

Some perspective on our existence...