Fossils of a pregnant four-legged semi-aquatic ancestor of the whale lead scientists to believe they gave birth on land. It was probably a requirement from their HMOs.
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Taking Traffic Control Lessons — From Ants. And why not? Ants are efficient, cooperative, and determined to reach their destination.
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“Is this real life? Is this going to be forever?” A young boy’s first experience with anesthesia becomes a flashback for adults who watch him on video.
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Some say it’s time to put sex back in sex education. In other words, maybe we should teach kids more than just how to avoid pregnancy and STDs. (via Metafilter)
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In interactive graphic of Twitter chatter during the Super Bowl. Move the slider to see what people were Tweeting during each minute of the game.
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Built in 1844, the Atlantic Avenue tunnel was New York’s first subway tunnel. Forgotten, then rediscovered in 1981, the tunnel is now open for tours.
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Cute cat enjoys a graham cracker. He’d really go crazy for a s’more!
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Seven Things I Didn’t Know Were Illegal. However, ignorance of the law is no excuse, so read up on these.
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The Twitter map is incredible! Twitter really is revolutionizing how we are able to see widespread opinions. Does anyone know of any other maps like this?
posted by Jordan on 2-4-2009 at 10:27 am
Okay I feel a little bad about laughing at a high 7-year old but that was awesome.
posted by Tricia on 2-4-2009 at 11:16 am
I love that the background noise of the adorable cat video is the “Survivorman” episode of the Office.
posted by Fruppi on 2-4-2009 at 7:25 pm
Love the Twitter Map! Especially the moment that the halftime starts. Springsteen!
posted by Eric on 2-5-2009 at 12:44 am
Okay, I admit I didn’t watch the 7-year old anesthesia patient, but the first time I remember being knocked out for surgery, I was in Kindergarten. It was very frightening and I cried and cried. My mom says she felt so bad because I was so afraid I wouldn’t wake up again, but it was surgery that needed to be done.
Of course, it wasn’t that bad. I did start waking up during the surgery and the surgeon had to coax me back to sleep. Then when I woke up, I threw up, a lot (gross, sorry!). But I did get to stay home from school that day, eat pizza, and watch cartoons all afternoon. That was fun!
posted by CK on 2-5-2009 at 4:50 pm
Kittehs cannot eet teh smoars! Chawklit iz poiziniss!
(As a spelling stickler, that was somewhat painful. ;))
posted by NYCGirl on 2-8-2009 at 1:45 am