“Taronga’s Tasmanian Devil Keepers got their first hands-on check of four little devil joeys, the first born at the Zoo this breeding season. The youngsters, which were born to mother, Nina were snuggled tightly in their maternal nest and keepers gently lifted them out to check their body condition and determine their sex. Closer inspection revealed that Nina had given birth to one female and three male joeys.”
Dalmatian Has 16 Puppies!
08/17/11 -- Amazing
Top 10 Future Law Enforcement Technologies
08/17/11 -- Top Lists
“Military and law enforcement has a tough job to do. Fighting crime and terror, defeating risks the world over, and creating a safe environment for civilians to raise families and enjoy freedoms. Law Enforcement technology has come a long way since the days of the Old west Gunslingers. The technology starting to breakthrough, and that which is on the horizon, is some of the most fascinating that has ever been seen. Law Enforcement technology is taking great leaps forward, in some cases literally… Here are the top 10 future law enforcement technologies.” w/ photos
How Much You Should Tip?
08/17/11 -- Interesting
“Tipping dates back to 18th century England, when an urn would be placed in pubs with a simple sign that read, “To Insure Promptitude.” This was later shortened to the acronym T.I.P. or “tip,” as it is currently called. While originally a way of ensuring good service, tipping is now expected at most businesses where a personal service is performed… How do you know when and whom to tip? How much is the appropriate amount? Tipping expectations vary according to the service performed.” w/ photos
World’s Largest Stove
08/16/11 -- Odd Articles
“A fire has ravaged a massive wooden replica of the ‘World’s Largest Stove’, which was built for the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago and became a state landmark. Fire crews were called to the site of the the 15-ton, 25-foot cooking stove at the Michigan State Fairgrounds in Detroit on after storms moved through the area. It is thought the blaze, which burnt the iconic structure to its frame, was sparked by a lightening bolt. ‘It’s gone through so many evolutions, so many changes in the city and still survived all those years,’ said Jan Kaulins, a photographer who sells prints of the stove and other Detroit landmarks on his website. ‘It’s multi-generational. Objects like that help bind history.’ Michael Herron, a Detroit Fire Department senior chief, said reports indicated that ‘natural causes’ were to blame for the fire, adding it was most likely a lightening strike.” w/ photos
World’s Smallest Workin’ Computer
08/16/11 -- Pretty Cool
Top 10 Volcano Lakes
08/16/11 -- Top Lists
“This list will focus on any volcano made lake. Volcano lakes can occur in a few different ways: The first would simply be a crater filled with water. Another way that these lakes can form is that when a volcano erupts, such large amounts of magma are released that the emptied magma chamber beneath it collapses under the weight of the earth, thus forming a large indentation called a caldera, which eventually fills with water. All these lakes have an explosive past, a beautiful and majestic present, and a potentially devastating future. They each hold their own story.” w/ photos
