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- Disappearing Civil Liberties Mug
- Neatoramanaut Zavatone Bought a School and Donated Computers in Africa - What a Good Guy!
- Lingerie Model Set Up Drug Smuggling Ring Using Beautiful Women As Mules
- Strange Weight Loss Procedure: Tongue Patch That Makes It Painful to Eat
- Bio-Printer Will (One Day) Print Organs for Transplant
- 5 Things Benefiting From Global Warming
- the3six5
- Little Known Facts About American History
- The Oldest Book from the Americas
- LEGO Grim Reaper Graffiti
- Apple-Obsessed Couple Marries at Apple Store
- Sea World Trainer Killed by Killer Whale
- Two of the Most Mysterious Sites in the U.S.
- The Cat and the Cop: A Love Story
- SETI Scarf
- Teachers Suspended After Performing Lapdance at School
- Castoo: A Tattoo for your Cast
- A "Feather Letter"
- The Sign of the Horns
- A "Day At The Deeps"
- From Adam to Zephaniah
- Alphabet Shoot Flash Game
- Oddest Book Title Nominations
- Admiral Ackbar for Ole Miss Mascot
- Olympic Medals and Happiness
- Breakdown of the Blogosphere
- Hero Dog Protects Lost Girl
| Disappearing Civil Liberties Mug Posted: 25 Feb 2010 01:18 AM PST
This clever "Disappearing Civil Liberties" mug features the complete text of the Bill of Rights that disappear (thanks to the Patriot Act) as you add hot beverage. From the Neatorama Shop: Link More disappearing mugs:
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| Neatoramanaut Zavatone Bought a School and Donated Computers in Africa - What a Good Guy! Posted: 25 Feb 2010 12:35 AM PST Plenty of people talk about helping Africa, but never actually do anything about it. But not our very own Neatoramanaut Zavatone! When he wasn’t busy correcting my tpyos and grammatical errors, Zavatone and his friends actually "bought" a school and donated laptops to school kids in Namibia:
He also took some amazing photos of the countryside along the way: Link We’re proud of you, Zavatone! Keep up the good work! | ||||||
| Lingerie Model Set Up Drug Smuggling Ring Using Beautiful Women As Mules Posted: 24 Feb 2010 11:52 PM PST
Police is looking for Angie Sanselmente Valencia, a former lingerie model turned drug queenpin:
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| Strange Weight Loss Procedure: Tongue Patch That Makes It Painful to Eat Posted: 24 Feb 2010 11:49 PM PST
Amy Husser of The Vancouver Sun tells us the new medical procedure that will help you lose weight by making it painful to eat:
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| Bio-Printer Will (One Day) Print Organs for Transplant Posted: 24 Feb 2010 11:45 PM PST
Organovo’s 3D bio-printer works in a similar way to some rapid-prototyping machines used in industry to make parts and mechanically functioning models. These work like inkjet printers, but with a third dimension. Such printers deposit droplets of polymer which fuse together to form a structure. With each pass of the printing heads, the base on which the object is being made moves down a notch. In this way, little by little, the object takes shape. Voids in the structure and complex shapes are supported by printing a “scaffold” of water-soluble material. Once the object is complete, the scaffold is washed away. Researchers have found that something similar can be done with biological materials. When small clusters of cells are placed next to each other they flow together, fuse and organise themselves. Various techniques are being explored to condition the cells to mature into functioning body parts—for example, “exercising” incipient muscles using small machines. The Economist has the details: Link (Illustration: David Simonds) | ||||||
| 5 Things Benefiting From Global Warming Posted: 24 Feb 2010 11:19 PM PST
Climate change isn’t all bad; it just depends on your perspective! If you’re a mountain, a jellyfish, or some of the other things on this list, your future may be pretty bright. 1. GREENLAND GETS A MAKEOVER
In “The Princess Bride,” the evil genius scolds his henchman by saying, “Do you want me to send you back where you were? Unemployed … in Greenland?” That threat might have carried some weight in the movie, but in real life, Greenland’s prospects are looking up. Its massive ice sheet is rapidly thawing, which means more and more arable land is surfacing all across the island. Industrious residents have begun growing broccoli and other crops during summer months, and speculators are drilling for gold, diamonds, and coal. Geological surveys also suggest that Greenland may contain vast offshore oil reserves. These newfound sources of wealth have the island’s 58,000 residents, most of them Inuit, feeling empowered. In November 2008, three-quarters of them voted for independence from Denmark, which has governed the island as a colony for centuries. Ambitious local politicians even hinted that, if the movement continues, they may deserve some special consideration from the European Union. Especially because, as the Arctic ice continues to melt, new shipping lanes will open up just off of Greenland’s coast. 2. JELLYFISH LIVING LARGE Although times are rough for most ocean-dwelling plants and animals, jellyfish are flourishing. For reasons that scientists don’t completely understand, the higher temperatures and increased acidification of ocean water are making the marine environment more hospitable to jellyfish. In addition, the overfishing of predators has left this invertebrate with an abundance of plankton to munch on. All these factors have led to record jellyfish “blooms” around the world, from Mexico to Great Britain to South Africa. In some parts of the Black Sea, blooms contain as many as 1,000 tiny comb jellyfish per cubic meter. But do good times mean drawbacks for humans? You bet. Some jellyfish can weigh up to 450 lbs., with tentacles up to 120 feet long. Massive Nomura jellyfish off the coast of Japan have decimated fishing villages by devouring fish eggs and tearing apart fishing nets. Plus, as we all know, their stings are nasty. Swarms around Hawaii and Japan have wreaked havoc on tourism industries that rely heavily on snorkeling and boat tours. 3. MOUNTAINS REACH NEW HEIGHTS
While climate change is forcing glaciers to recede, it’s also allowing mountains to get taller. As the water stored in glaciers drains away, they mountains underneath them have less of a load to carry. And without all that weight, they can rise to their full heights. In the western arm of the Alps, for instance, mountains are growing at a rate of .035 inches per year. That’s good news for skiers, climbers, and large hills with Napoleon complexes. 4. HELLO, SMALLPOX
After decades of vaccination campaigns, the World Health Organization declared smallpox eradicated in December 1979. But thanks to global warming, this little virus, which wiped out half a billion people during the 20th century, may be making a comeback. Scientists believe that smallpox can live for decades, or even centuries, while frozen in the Arctic tundra. As temperatures continue to rise, some experts believe there is a distinct possibility that caches of smallpox stored in the ice could thaw, leading to a global epidemic. Indeed, when a mass grave was unearthed in Siberia in the 1980’s , testing showed that the antigen the virus was still active in the dead bodies. It’s a terrifying thought, but there is some good news. Even if smallpox resurfaces, an effective vaccine has already been in invented, so casualties wouldn’t be nearly as high as they were in previous centuries. 5. SATELLITES SPIN FASTER
For years, space researchers have recorded small changes in the speed of orbiting satellites. Sometimes they’d speed up; other times they’d slow down. Scientists soon found a correlation between these changes and the 11-year cycle of sunspots—the dark areas on the surface of the Sun that are caused by intense magnetic activity. Sunspots alter the density of the gases in the thermosphere, the outer layer of the atmosphere that is home to most satellites. When the gases become less dense, satellites travel faster; when they become more dense, satellites slow down. It turns out that it isn’t just the Sun that’s been affecting the satellites, though. Increased levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere are also altering their speeds. On the surface of the Earth, carbon dioxide actually cools things down. This makes the thermosphere less dense, allowing satellites to go faster. Scientists confirmed the effect in 2006, and the phenomenon may actually be benefiting us. With less drag, satellites require fewer course corrections and stay aloft longer, meaning that the giant hunks of metal won’t fall to the ground as often. __________
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| Posted: 24 Feb 2010 10:17 PM PST There’s an awesome posterous blog up this year called the3six5. It’s a crowdsourced project wherein every day in 2010, a different author gets a chance to write about what’s going on in his or her life that day — 365 days, 365 authors. When the project first started, authors were asked to keep their entries to 250 words. I suggested to Len Kendall, who co-runs (and co-created) the site with Daniel Honigman, they should switch the word limit to 365 to fit in with the theme. So now bloggers get an additional 100 words or so. What’s really neat about the site is that a time capsule of 2010 is starting to emerge, as each author has been instructed to try and make the post somehow relevant to what’s going on in the world on their post date, in addition to what’s going on in their personal lives. Definitely worth checking in with each day, as they’ve got some really fabulous authors, bloggers and media-savvy thinkers participating. They might even have a few spots left this year if you’re interested in penning a post. Check out the blog here. | ||||||
| Little Known Facts About American History Posted: 24 Feb 2010 09:20 PM PST February is American History Month and here at Neatorama, we urge those of you who live in the states to celebrate your country's past by getting to know a little more about its history. As a result, we've decided to bring you a selection of little known facts about American History. While the truth behind many stories may not be pretty, it's far better to know the facts than to celebrate through myths. Christopher Columbus Wasn't Such A Great GuyThe stories of Columbus celebrate him as an all-time American hero who was a genius explorer and first convinced the world that the Earth was round, not flat. In actuality though, the Columbus myth is far greater than the reality of the man's accomplishments. To start with, Aristotle was the first person to prove the Earth was round and he did so by showing the earth casts a spherical shadow on the moon during an eclipse. By the time Chris was born, most people had accepted this truth. It wasn't until the 1828 biography of Christopher Columbus by Washington Irving (the same man that created The Legend of Sleepy Hollow) that this myth was born. Columbus simply believed that the circumference of the Earth was much smaller than it actually is and that by traversing the Atlantic Ocean, he could establish a faster trade route to India and China. Essentially, his discovery of the Americas was purely based on an economic scheme. Columbus was not even the first European visitor to the "New World," as it is widely accepted that the Norse had made the voyage over 500 years before him. Of course, the Norse failed to mistake the new country for India (thus resulting in the title of "Indians" for the native populace) and they also failed to inform the rest of Europe that this giant mass of land happened to be sitting in the middle of the Atlantic. Columbus was actually a bit of a barbarian. In fact, he was arrested and returned to Spain after being found to be too barbaric a ruler in his role as governor of the Hispaniola colony. 23 people testified about his cruelty –which, given the time period, means he had to be a really, really bad guy. He even refused to let the natives convert to Christianity because Catholic law dictated that baptized people could not be enslaved. Studies show that there were between 250,000-300,000 people in Hispaniola, but within 56 years of Columbus' voyage, the number was down to 500. Also, another interesting fact, researchers believe his men were responsible for bringing syphilis into Europe and, thus, caused the deaths of as many 5 million Europeans. The reason for his near-sainthood( literally, as the church considered turning him into a saint in the 1866) goes back even before Irving's time. Essentially, Americans felt they needed a national hero and at a time when they resented the British rule over the colonies, he seemed like a great icon. By the way, all those pictures you’ve seen of Chris (including the ones used here), are not accurate. There still has not been an authentic painting of Christopher Columbus discovered to have been painted by his contemporaries. Sources: Interesting History, Wikipedia, Christian Science Monitor, Columbus in History Was Jamestown The First?As you may have gathered from the bit about Columbus, Jamestown was not the first European colony in North America. In fact, the first temporary colony was created around the year 1000 and located in Newfoundland, Canada, by Norse mariners from Greenland. The first permanent colony in modern day America was actually located in St. Augustine, Florida and was set up by the Spanish in 1565. Jamestown was merely the first British colony, and the first colony in Virginia. These settlers were the first European colonists to do one thing though –resort to cannibalism. Yes, during the exceptionally rough winter of 1609, the colonists were forced to eat their feces and their dead to keep alive. While this fact is undeniably dark, it does show the hardships these settlers went through and their dedication to survival. Sources: PBS, 100 Things You’re Not Supposed to Know Image via Bill Barber [Flickr] Sir Walter Raleigh Did Not Introduce Potatoes or Tobacco to EnglandSpeaking of the English connection to the new world, the famed explorer Sir Walter Raleigh is wrongly credited for two major contributions to English society. He did not introduce potatoes to England in 1586, as the veggies were first grown in Italy in 1585 and had already spread through Europe, including England) within the next year. As for tobacco, Jean Nicot (the inspiration for the word nicotine) introduced the plant to France in 1560, and it spread to England from France before Raleigh would have had a chance to bring it back to his homeland. Also, while Raleigh was certainly a stud (see image above), he did not ever lay his coat down over a puddle so Queen Elizabeth could cross. This lovely story is yet another romantic tale of a past that never existed. Source: Greatest Historical Myths Could Our First President Tell A Lie?By now you probably know that George Washington never really did cut down the mythical cherry tree (this story came courtesy of Mason Locke Weems, a biographer that rivaled Washington Irving in presenting long-lived fabrications about their subjects). But were you aware that George Washington wasn't actually the first president?
As for Mr. Washington, he is very well-remembered, but not for his flaws. Washington was not generally the great war hero we remember him for. He actually lost ever major engagement during the first four years of the war. He wasn't even the great president we have been told about in our school lessons. In fact, he was the first president to get caught in a scandal when the Philadelphia Aura reported that he embezzled over $6,000 more than he was permitted to take as his salary during his term as presidency. Sources: Wikipedia, Marshall Hall, 100 Things You’re Not Supposed to Know No Wars Have Been Fought to Help Victims of OppressionMany people think that we went to war with the south over slavery and that we fought in World War II to help stop the Nazis. In reality, the goals of these wars were much less noble. The main things that led the Civil War were economic issues and slavery was only a part of these problems. When the economic tensions got too hot, the South fought for its independence and the North fought to preserve the Union. Most Northerners didn't care about slavery all that much and many Southerners simply couldn't afford to own slaves.
Prior to World War II, the majority of Americans were not only uninterested in the plight of the Jews in Germany, but many even supported the forced sterilization of the mentally incompetent, crippled or criminally-inclined. Many states also banned interracial marriages as an effort to prevent the tainting of the races. At least 10,000 Americans were forcefully sterilized, many after being labeled with such vague properties as "sexually wayward," "depressed," "deviant," or "bad girls."
Fortunately for us, the researchers believed Americans were not ready to support any "final solutions," which is why our eugenics program largely stopped at the forced sterilization stage and negligent medical care for the "unfit," whereas the German program extended into unbelievable horrors. Of course, if the U.S. eugenics scientists hadn't come up with so many scientific studies and so much research to back their claims, Hitler would have never been able to convince the rational German public to follow his plans. Sources: Interesting History, HNN The First Drug Laws Were RacistRegardless of your opinions on medicinal marijuana and the war on drugs, most people will agree that heavier drugs are not exactly great substances and shouldn't be easily accessible to the general populace, particularly kids. A little over a century ago, public opinion was quite different and even companies like Bayer were producing opium products. In fact, Bayer invented heroin. These "medical breakthroughs" were even promoted for use on children. So what would it take for the government to actually illegalize a drug in a time period like this? Racism. The first drug law in America was enacted in San Francisco and prohibited the use of opium in opium dens. The city claimed that they enacted the law because “many women and young girls, as well as young men of respectable family, were being induced to visit the Chinese opium-smoking dens, where they were ruined morally and otherwise." Of course, using the drug outside of a Chinese opium den was ok. Sources: Wikipedia on Drug Prohibition, Wikipedia on Heroin History I know you Neatorama readers are a smart breed, so many of you probably already know these facts and others. What's your favorite little known history bit? | ||||||
| The Oldest Book from the Americas Posted: 24 Feb 2010 07:22 PM PST The Dresden Codex is an eleven-foot-long Mayan manuscript, inscribed on both sides, produced around the beginning of the 13th century. Scholars believe it to be a copy of an earlier book composed between 700 and 900 AD, which would make it the oldest book from the western hemisphere. The contents covers the Mayan calendar, mathematics, astronomy, and religious beliefs. See more images from the Dresden Codex and later reproductions at BibliOdyssey. Link | ||||||
| Posted: 24 Feb 2010 06:28 PM PST This impressive work of graffiti by flickr user DROP HPC-ANC brings all of your LEGO nightmares to life. I found this at Albotas, which usually presents a high-quality geeky work of graffiti daily. via Albotas | ||||||
| Apple-Obsessed Couple Marries at Apple Store Posted: 24 Feb 2010 06:19 PM PST (YouTube Link) Josh and Ting Li of New York City got married on Valentine’s Day inside an Apple Store, in honor of the company that makes their favorite products:
Part of their vows included a passage from the Apple CEO that said: "You have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something — your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down." Mrs Ling, dressed in a strapless wedding dress, had her vows written on a card that said “I love you more than this” followed by a picture of an iPhone. | ||||||
| Sea World Trainer Killed by Killer Whale Posted: 24 Feb 2010 02:21 PM PST
Telly, however, was allegedly involved in the death of a part time trainer 1991. He was also believed to be involved in the death of a man in 1999. Perhaps, he is a serial-killer whale? Link (Photo: Local 6 News) | ||||||
| Two of the Most Mysterious Sites in the U.S. Posted: 24 Feb 2010 01:11 PM PST There are ancient mysteries all over the world that have perplexed scientists, historians and archaeologists for ages: Stonehenge, the Pyramids and the Nazca Lines among them. They might not be as well known, but we have at least a couple of pretty intriguing mysteries of our own here in the U.S. Check out these two mind-bogglers – and be sure to let us know in the comments if you have any good theories as to what happened. Cahokia
It's Cahokia, Illinois, about 15 minutes away from St. Louis, Missouri. It was inhabited for about 700 years and was home to up to 20,000 people when it peaked from 1050-1200. More than 120 "mounds" were built for ceremonial purposes and to provide a prestigious spot for temples and the homes of chiefs. Lots of interesting things have been discovered in excavations at Cahokia over the years. It even had its own Stonehenge – in fact, maybe up to five of them. Dubbed "Woodhenge," archaeologists think the early residents of Cahokia used red cedar posts stuck in deep pits to mark days and events. One of them has been reconstructed for tourists to the Cahokia area. Other advancements found include a copper workshop and watchtowers. A slightly more disturbing discovery was hundreds of skeletons, including a mass grave of more than 50 women who were about the same age. Another mass grave was found containing both men and women, some of whom where apparently buried alive. It's believed that they were sacrificial victims. All of these signs of thriving civilization have to make you wonder: what the heck happened? How does a city go from being one of the largest in the world to being practically nonexistent in less than 200 years? Well… we don't really know. There are plenty of theories, from widespread disease to political collapse. But since the people who lived there left absolutely no written record, we have no idea what actually happened. We also don't know who these early people were – although we know all about the French missionaries who settled in the area in 1699 and the monks who made the mounds their home in 1809, it's still not known what Native American tribes might be descendants of those early people. Roanoke
In 1587, a second attempt was made to settle at Roanoke. Nearly 120 colonists settled in at the island and tried to establish friendly relations with the nearby tribe, but to no avail. The tribe had bad experiences with the original group of colonists and refused to meet with the new batch. After one of the settlers was killed while out hunting for crabs alone, the settlers began to fear for their lives and sent their governor back to England to ask for supplies and assistance. Due to various circumstances, Governor White didn't make it back to Roanoke until three years later. When he finally did make it back, he discovered that the entire town was essentially gone – people, houses and all. Knowing that relations with the Native Americans in the area were pretty hostile, White told the colonists that they should leave him a sign if they had to relocate against their will or were under distress. The sign was supposed to be a Maltese cross carved on a certain tree. There was no Maltese cross on the tree, but there was something: the word "Croatoan" carved into what was left of the fort and "Cro" carved into a tree. Governor White never found his Lost Colony, nor did any trace of them ever show up anywhere. But there's no shortage of theories as to what may have happened to the settlers, but here are the five most popular:
What do you think happened at these two mysterious sites? Do you think we’ll ever know for sure? | ||||||
| The Cat and the Cop: A Love Story Posted: 24 Feb 2010 11:02 AM PST There’s just something about a man in uniform. However, most of us don’t throw ourselves at the object of our affection in such a blatant manner. The music adds a special touch to this video. -via YesButNoButYes | ||||||
| Posted: 24 Feb 2010 10:38 AM PST  This scarf by Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories is embroidered with a message sent using the Arecibo radio telescope into space in 1974 in the hope of contacting extraterrestrial life:
You can download the embroidery pattern at the link. Link via Make | Photo: Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories | ||||||
| Teachers Suspended After Performing Lapdance at School Posted: 24 Feb 2010 10:29 AM PST (YouTube Link) Two teachers in Winnipeg, Manitoba were suspended from their jobs after performing a lapdance at a high school pep rally:
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| Castoo: A Tattoo for your Cast Posted: 24 Feb 2010 09:52 AM PST When you show up at work or school wearing a cast and people ask what happened, you can show them with a Castoo. The company makes all kinds of decorations that you apply to your cast and seal with the heat of a hairdryer. Some pre-designed Castoos show arm or leg bones with breaks. You can also get one custom-made with your particular injury by sending them your x-ray! Link -via Geekologie | ||||||
| Posted: 24 Feb 2010 09:52 AM PST
Some sources suggest that black and white feathers were also used to indicate that travel should be done by day and by night. This philatelic innovation was commemorated on a Swedish stamp in 1984. Link. | ||||||
| Posted: 24 Feb 2010 09:20 AM PST
The gesture has a long and complex history, undoubtedly originating as a manual representation of the Devil’s horns; Bram Stoker referred to it in his novel Dracula:
It has subsequently been co-opted by musicians, athletes, politicians, and celebrities for a variety of purposes and meanings. Students at several universities use the sign in support of their team. In baseball and football it can mean “two outs” or “second down.” It is even reportedly an unofficial sign for “B.S.” (as the horns of a bull) in American sign language! Photo via Old Hollywood. | ||||||
| Posted: 24 Feb 2010 08:49 AM PST
The video depicts children in Duluth, Minnesota, jumping into a pool in a rocky crevasse. Locally known as “The Deeps,” what is often mistaken for a quarry in still photos is actually a natural basalt formation at Amity Falls in Lester Park. Some techniques for accessing the water require jumping a considerable horizontal distance. Via Shorpy, where a link to the video was posted in a comment on a still photo of the same site being used by theoretically-NSFW naked children a century ago. | ||||||
| Posted: 24 Feb 2010 08:35 AM PST Your knowledge of the Old Testament will be sorely tested in today’s Lunchtime Quiz at mental_floss. For each question, you’ll be given the names of two Biblical figures. You must decide which one is also the name of book from the Old Testament. I scored 100% on this one. Link | ||||||
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You can vote on your favorite in a poll near the bottom of the site’s homepage. Link -via Arbroath Previously at Neatorama: The Oddest Book Title Ever | ||||||
| Admiral Ackbar for Ole Miss Mascot Posted: 24 Feb 2010 07:00 AM PST Yesterday, students at the University of Mississippi voted to update their image with a new mascot. The previous mascot Colonel Reb, who resembles a antebellum plantation owner, hasn’t been seen at a game since 2003, due to his Confederate symbolism. Who, or what, will the new mascot be? The athletic teams at Ole Miss are the Rebels, so the logical symbol would be Admiral Ackbar, the highest ranking member of the Rebel Alliance in the Star Wars universe. Only time will tell if the students and administration at Ole Miss will embrace the campaign. Link -via Geekosystem | ||||||
| Posted: 24 Feb 2010 06:56 AM PST
The research was done during the 1992 summer games in Barcelona, but the findings appear to hold true in 2010. Link -via Digg (image credit: Flickr user selihpxe8) | ||||||
| Posted: 24 Feb 2010 06:53 AM PST According to this infographic, there are 133,000,000 blogs on the internet, which makes me kind of proud to work for four of the top 1000 blogs. The biggest part of the blogging community update their sites 3-4 times a week, and spend 1 to 3 hours a week doing it. Looking through these statistics, it appears that I am a weird blogger, indeed. Link -via the Presurfer | ||||||
| Posted: 24 Feb 2010 06:51 AM PST
Victoria was taken to a hospital for frostbite treatment and was found to be healthy. Link -via Arbroath |
Beautiful women , drug trafficking, and an international manhunt (womanhunt?) of a lingerie model – I would be surprised if Hollywood doesn’t have a movie in the works already. 
If you’ve tried all the diets under the sun and still can’t lose weight, cosmetic surgeon Nikolas Chugay has got your back. Actually, make that your tongue.
Need a new kidney? Forget waiting for a transplant – why not print one? That’s the idea behind the new 3D bio-printer by Organovo and Invetech:
The article above, written by Gideon Banner, appeared in the Jan - Feb 2010 issue of mental_floss magazine. It is reprinted here with permission.
An Orca Whale at a Sea World, Orlando sadly proved today why they are called Killer Whales. Telly the whale took the life of a 40-year-old, female, senior trainer.
Nominations are complete for the annual Diagram Prize {
All athletes are ecstatic over winning a gold medal at the Olympics. But how about second and third place winners? It turns out that a bronze medal will bring more happiness than a silver medal!
3-year-old Victoria Bensch wandered away from her home in Cordes Lakes, Arizona last Thursday. She was missing in the nearby mountains overnight while the temperature dipped down to 30 degrees. Fifteen hours later, she was spotted in a dry creek bad by a helicopter pilot. Victoria was accompanied by her dog, Blue. Pilot Matthew Uhl and medic Eric Tarr, who rescued Victoria, believe Blue kept the child warm and safe from predators.| You are subscribed to email updates from Neatorama To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. | Email delivery powered by Google |
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