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Mystery Ship Found off Alabama Coast Posted: 20 Sep 2008 10:17 PM CDT Shipwreck remains have intrigued me since the first time I watched the Goonies. In the aftermath of Hurricane Ike, the remains of a shipwreck have been recovered off the coast of Fort Morgan, Alabama. From Discovery.com: Archaeologists say the wreck could be that of a two-masted Civil War schooner that ran aground in 1862 or another ship from some 70 years later. The wreck had already been partially uncovered when Hurricane Camille cleared away sand in 1969. Researchers at the time identified it as the Monticello, a battleship that partially burned when it crashed trying to get past the U.S. Navy and into Mobile Bay during the Civil War. Remains of Mystery Ship Link

20 Most Incredible Desert Oases Posted: 20 Sep 2008 03:56 PM CDT A spot of green in a desert is always beautiful to see, even when you aren’t desperate for a cool, refreshing break. Environmental Graffiti has a collection of pictures and information about 18 such oases all over the world. Pictured is the Umm Al-Maa, one of the Ubari Lakes in Libya. Link -via the Presurfer

Toys That Grow Posted: 20 Sep 2008 03:55 PM CDT Plant Me Pets are biodegradable latex figurines with seeds for eyes. When you are through playing with them, you can bury them head first in potting soil and grow your own pumpkins, melons, and tomatoes! This is one of a list of “Herb-n Art Toys” (toys that will grow plants in a small space) featured at ToyCyte. Link -Thanks, Jason!

How to Build Your Own Solar Panels Posted: 20 Sep 2008 03:53 PM CDT Astronomer Mike Davis bought some land in a remote part of Arizona where he can observe the skies far away from light pollution. He is also far away from the electrical grid. Solar panels are expensive, so Mike made his own! How he did it is interesting, but you still must have some electrical know-how before you try it yourself. Link -Thanks, chris tackett!

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